 Event |
Two Weeks with the Queen
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| Venue |
Russell Street Theatre, Melbourne, VIC |
| First Date |
24 November 1993 |
| Opening Date |
27 November 1993 |
| Last Date |
8 January 1994 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
A genuinely funny comedy about cancer and AIDS. Adapted from the best-selling novel by Morris Gleitzman. Colin has a mission. He wants to speak to the Queen about his brother Luke who has cancer. Cousin Alistair would like to help but stress brings on his dandruff. Colin takes the lock off the back door and goes out alone. |
| Description Source |
Other |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Comedy
Children's Theatre
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| Subjects |
Cancer
HIV/AIDS
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Performance Recording: Two Weeks with the Queen, Sydney Theatre Company, November 1993
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Rehearsal Recording: Two Weeks with theQueen, University of New England, Stage on Screen Collection, 1 November 1993
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Review: Bob Crimeen, The Sunday Herald Sun, 14 November 1993
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Review: Bob Crimeen, The Sunday Herald Sun, 28 November 1993
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Review: Guy Rundle, Melbourne Times, 1 December 1993
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Review: Helen Thomson, The Australian, 3 December 1993
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Review: Jason Romney, The Herald Sun, 29 November 1993
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Review: John Larkin, The Sunday Age, 12 December 1993
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Review: Peter Weiniger, The Age, 29 November 1993
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
Australia
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
December 1993 |
| Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
November 1993 |
| Cast List |
MTC Records |
| Programme |
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| Event Identifier |
22684 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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