The Eternity Man

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Event The Eternity Man
Venue The Studio (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
Umbrella Event Sydney Festival 2005
First Date 20 January 2005
Opening Date 20 January 2005
Last Date 26 January 2005
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description The Eternity Man tells the story of one of Sydney's most intriguing characters, Arthur Stace, a reformed alcoholic and visionary who combed Sydney for 37 years writing the word 'Eternity' on pavements and other surfaces in chalk. Stace had a special mission which was to remind us that our time on earth is limited and that we should be looking beyond the everyday towards eternity.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Biographical
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Jonathan Mills Composer
Richard Gill AM Conductor
Dorothy Porter Librettist
Christa Hughes Singer
Inara Molinari Singer
Belinda Montgomery Singer
Grant Smith Singer
Jane Millett Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Australian Premiere. Four performances in concert.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Programme Sydney Festival
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Jan/Feb 2005
Event Identifier 65785
Dataset AusStage