The Hope of the World

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Event The Hope of the World
Venue Cremorne Theatre (1985- ), South Brisbane, QLD
First Date 3 October 1996
Opening Date 3 October 1996
Last Date 3 November 1996
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description The union strikes in Queensland in the 1980s...how the strikes affect two generations of union members. Set in Brisbane in the mid to late 1980s, Jim, a union secetary and his wife Clare are struggling to make their marriage work. When Red, a radical friend from university days returns to sort out his life, questions arise as to Red's real intentions. Is he trying to rekindle past passions with Clare or rekindle the fervour of youth?
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Subjects Political
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Gael Ballantyne Actor
Bill Charlton Actor
Julie Eckersley Actor
Peter Marshall Actor
Tony Martin Actor
Kaye Stevenson Actor
Bill Haycock Designer
Aarne Neeme Director
Janis Balodis Dramaturg/e
David Walters Lighting Designer
Errol O'Neill Playwright
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record October 1996
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 28919