Event |
King Lear
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Venue |
The Playhouse (1973-2000), Adelaide, SA |
First Date |
12 July 1988 |
Last Date |
6 August 1988 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
King Lear is one of Shakespeare's most intense tragedies, a moving exploration of the theme of filial loyalty and love, and a powerful portrayal of the devastation of the human spirit which can occur when ambition and greed step in. |
Description Source |
Reviewer's Opinion |
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:  Christabel Hirst, Sunday Mail, 17 July 1988
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Article:  Graham Lugsden, On Dit, 1 August 1988
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Article:  Jenni Carbins, The News, 13 July 1988
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Article:  Michael Morley, Financial Review, 22 July 1988
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Article:  Murray Bramwell, Australian Listener, 30 July 1988
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Article:  Peter Ward, The Australian, 11 July 1988
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Article:  Tim Lloyd, The Advertiser, 11 July 1988
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Review:  Leigh Sutton, King Lear, New Theatre Australia, 7, September 1988, 35
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
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. 7 September - October 1988 |
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
July 1988 |
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Event Identifier
| 663 |
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