Amigos

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Event Amigos
Venue The Playhouse, Civic Square, ACT
Umbrella Event Jump In Canberra Theatre Centre Subscription Season 2004
First Date 4 August 2004
Opening Date 4 August 2004
Last Date 7 August 2004
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description At the 1968 Mexico Olympics, an Australian rowing team wins bronze. It's a moment of glory for four young idealists. Best mates, Golden Boys. The four Amigos. Of the four, three are still alive: Jim an investment banker who thinks an AC after his name might legitimise a life of squalid dealing; Dick, a heart surgeon, who can, if he chooses, put in a good word with the Honours Committee; and Stephen, the least successful, grieving the death of his son. They and their wives come together for a two-week holiday in paradise. Sure, there's a bit of bad blood between them and a few old scores to se
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Subjects Relationships
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Natasha Beaumont Actor
Gary Day Actor
Wendy Hughes Actor
Tony Llewellyn-Jones Actor
Garry McDonald Actor
Paul Charlier Composer
Fiona Crombie Costume Designer
Jennifer Flowers Director
David Walters Lighting Designer
David Williamson Playwright
Michael Scott-Mitchell Set Designer
John Reid Stage Manager
Beverley Clarke Wardrobe Master/Mistress
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure ACT Heritage Library
Programme PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Event Identifier 61416
Dataset AusStage