Event | Adios Cha Cha | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Venue | Chullora Elcar Branch, NSW State Railway, Chullora, NSW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Date | 18 June 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates Estimated | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Status | Professional | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
World Premiere | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part of a Tour | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description | "Adios Cha Cha is billed as 'a show of strength' and indeed it is. It explores the processes that lie behind the struggle for liberation of an imaginary country still dominated by the icons of Christianity, exploited by a landed elite and suppressed by a military regime hostile to its own people. The real strength of this production lies in its thoughtful, compassionate and clear sighted representations of 'the people', invariably the oppressed peasants, men, women and children who live in misery, ignorant of the political and economic processes they serve and fearful of undertaking any action to radically change the iniquitous social order.... The play abounds in beautifully wrought, economical scenes, sometimes poignant, sometimes terrifying, hilariously ironic and vibrantly funny. The structure of the play, the writing, the music and the devastating performances from every member of the cast combine to present a compelling portrait of humanity, ennobled by optimism and hope." Third World, oppression, social justice, liberation theology, revolution, education |
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Description Source | Reviewer's Opinion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Primary Genre | Theatre - Spoken Word | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Play with Music
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Colonisation
Human Rights Political Revolution South America |
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Text Nationality | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production Nationality | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Further Information | The play was collectively written by the actors, director and dramaturg. Adios Cha Cha was performed in theatre and community venues from April 1985 until mid 1986. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event Status | Completed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Event Identifier | 73501 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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