 Event |
The Mahabharata
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| Venue |
Boya Quarry, Perth, WA |
| First Date |
2 February 1988 |
| Last Date |
14 February 1988 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
The Mahabharata is a Sanskrit epic poem, 15 times longer than the Bible, written around 1500 BC by Vyasa. Carriere and Brook has adapted it for the stage. ""The original poem contains the essence of Hindu philosophy, religion and history"". |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Outdoor Entertainment
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Article: Barry Oakley, Times on Sunday, 14 February 1988
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Article: Bob Evans, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 February 1988
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Article: Brian Hoad, The Bulletin, 16 February 1988
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Article: David Britton, The West Australian, 8 February 1988
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Article: David Hough, Financial Review, 12 February 1988
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Article: Leonard Radic, The Age, 16 February 1988
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Article: Leslie Anderson, Sunday Times, 7 February 1988
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Article: Peter Brook's Epic, The Advertiser, 17 October 1987, 5
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Article: Stephen Amos, The Australian, 4 February 1988
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Article: Stephen Amos, The Australian, 8 February 1988
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| Works |
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| Production Nationality |
England
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Australian Theatre Record |
February 1988 |
| Programme |
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| Event Identifier |
453 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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