A Beautiful Life

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Event A Beautiful Life
Venue The Performance Space (1983-2007), Redfern, NSW
First Date 9 August 2000
Opening Date 9 August 2000
Last Date 19 August 2000
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description The 1992 raid on the Iranian Embassy in Canberra is the subject of this political thriller/family saga, based on the true story of an Iranian immigrant to Australia and the consequences of his participation in the embassy raid.

From Performance Space database:
"Written by Michael Futcher and Helen Howard and presented by Performing Lines, this play focussed on the story of an Iranian family in Australia."
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Refugees
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Bill Haycock Designer
Michael Futcher Director
Matt Scott Lighting Designer
Sandro Colarelli Performer
Damien Garvey Performer
Eugene Gilfedder Performer
Caroline Kennison Performer
Joss McWilliam Performer
Errol O'Neill Performer
Yalin Ozucelik Performer
Doris Younane Performer
Michael Futcher Playwright
Helen Howard Writer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information The production also toured to Beckett Theatre, Melbourne 5-15th July; Peacock Theatre, Hobart 18-22th July; Civic Theatre, Wagga Wagga 26 July-5th August; Griffith Regional Theatre, Griffith 1st August; Brisbane Powerhouse, 22nd-27th August. The production won four Green Room Awards - Best Director, Michael Futcher; Best Actor, Eugene Gilfedder; Best Actress, Doris Younane; Best Ensemble.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper SMH Metro Aug 4 - 10, 2003
Performance Space Database
Event Identifier 29233
Dataset AusStage