Event |
The Popular Mechanicals
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Venue |
Belvoir Street Theatre, Surry Hills, NSW |
First Date |
19 November 1987 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
Yes |
Description |
"Drawing inspiration from the rustic tradesmen of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mechanicals follows the adventures of Peter Quince, Nick Bottom, Robin Starveling and the rest". |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Article:  Angela Bennie, The Australian, 23 November 1987
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Article:  Barry Oakley, Times on Sunday, 29 November 1987
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Article:  Bob Evans, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 November 1987
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Article:  Frank Gauntlett, Daily Mirror, 26 November 1987
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Article:  Mick Barnes, Sun Herald, 6 December 1987
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Article:  Paul LePetit, Sunday Telegraph, 22 November 1987
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Article:  Susan Bredow, The Daily Telegraph, 23 November 1987
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Review:  Doug Anderson, The Popular Mechanicals, New Theatre Australia, February, 3, March 1988, 28
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
Australia
England
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Magazine |
New Theatre: Australia No. 3 February 1988 |
Book |
John McCallum, Belonging: Australian Playwriting in the 20th Century, Currency Press, Strawberry Hills, NSW, 2009 |
Australian Theatre Record |
November 1987 |
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Event Identifier
| 371 |
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