 Event |
Johan Padan and the Discovery of America
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| Venue |
Fairfax Studio, Melbourne, VIC |
| Umbrella Event |
Melbourne International Arts Festival 2003 |
| First Date |
9 October 2003 |
| Opening Date |
9 October 2003 |
| Last Date |
19 October 2003 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
"Johan Padan is an unlucky adventurer from the unwashed ranks of the conquistadors who, in spite of his character and circumstances, has found himself right in the middle of the discovery of the Americas. He encounters the local 'savages' and finds himself closer in spirit to them than his Spanish overlords. From being the designated breakfast of a bunch of cannibals, to becoming their leader and demigod, Padan tells his tale of discovery and survival, exploring the possibility of peaceful coexistence between wildly different cultures." |
| Description Source |
Programme |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Storytelling
Commedia dell'Arte
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| Subjects |
Political
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Review: Bill Perrett, Agenda, 19 October 2003, 9
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Review: Chris Boyd, The Herald Sun, 13 October 2003, 99
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Review: Helen Thomson, A3, 13 October 2003, 7
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Review: Thuy On, The Australian, 13 October 2003, 17
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| Further Information |
Performed in Italian on 12/10.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Programme |
Melbourne International Arts Festival 2003 |
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| Event Identifier |
32536 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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