The Bald Prima Donna / Jack, or The Submission

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Event The Bald Prima Donna / Jack, or The Submission
Venue University of NSW, Old Tote Theatre (1963-1969), Kensington, NSW
Umbrella Event First Year Student Performance
First Date 16 October 1968
Opening Date 16 October 1968
Last Date 16 October 1968
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Training Schools/Colleges
World Premiere No
Description In the first play, the Smiths, a traditional couple from London, have invited another couple, the Martins, over for a visit. They are joined later by the Smiths' maid, Mary, and the local fire chief, who is also Mary's lover.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Absurdist
Organisations
  • NIDA, Production Company
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Allen Actor Jacques in Jack, or The Submission
David Bookallil Actor The Captain of the Fire Brigade in The Bald Prima Donna
Olive Brown Actor Mrs. Martin in The Bald Prima Donna
Diana Dangerfield Actor Mrs. Smith in The Bald Prima Donna
Michael Fardoully Actor Jacques' grandfather in Jack, or The Submission
Mike Fergusson Actor Mr. Martin in The Bald Prima Donna
Frances Gallagher Actor Roberta I / Roberta II
Anne Joseph Actor Jacqueline in Jack, or The Submission
Gael Kirkland Actor Jacques grandmother in Jack, or The Submission
Richard Lawlor Actor Roberta's Father
Yvonne Marini Actor Roberta's Mother
Joanna McCallum Actor Mary in The Bald Prima Donna
Gillian Seamer Actor Jacques mother in Jack, or The Submission
John Smythe Actor Jacques' father in Jack, or The Submission
John Wood Actor Mr. Smith in The Bald Prima Donna
John Clark Director
Eugene Ionesco Playwright
Louise Bingle Stage Manager Jack, or The Submission
Nigel Triffitt Stage Manager The Bald Prima Donna
Works
Text Nationality France
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information There will be one interval, lasting ten minutes.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 22960