Gods and Warriors: (The 'No' Plays of Japan)

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Event Gods and Warriors: (The 'No' Plays of Japan)
Venue Pocket Playhouse, Sydenham, NSW
First Date 21 October 1971
Opening Date 22 October 1971
Last Date 4 December 1971
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description This performance consisted of seven shorter plays with Japanese titles (also translated into English). "The plays form part of the repertoire of the plays performed in Japan's classic theatre. They are modern translations of ancient folk tales concerning ghosts, hobgoblins, warriors, gods and their influence on ordinary people. 'No' plays and 'No' actors are classified as 'national treasures' in Japan.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Classical
Traditional
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Timothy Bennett Actor
Charles Conway Actor
Brendan Dunne Actor
Robert Earwood Actor
Joseph Gorringe Actor
Neville Mace Actor
Kevin Peatfield Actor
Esashi Juo Adaptor
Seami Motokiyo Adaptor
Enami no Sayemon Adaptor
Hiyoshi Sa-ami Yasukiyo Adaptor
Valerie Roye Costume Designer
Norman McVicker Director
Bruce McKenzie Lighting Designer
Brendan Dunne Set Designer
Melvyn White Sound Designer
Robert Earwood Stage Manager
Further Information Australian premiere.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia
Press Release PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia
Correspondence PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 31054