The Joss Adams Show

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Event The Joss Adams Show
Venue Red Shed Theatre, Adelaide, SA
First Date 30 June 1977
Last Date 3 July 1977
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A one-act play which uses black humour to depict the loneliness of a young mother suffering postnatal depression, and her unsuccessful attempts to garner support and understanding from family and the medical profession.

Uses humour and absurdity as a vehicle for serious issues, including the way the media encourages the public to see stories like Joss's as morbidly sensationalised entertainment.

Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre One Act Plays
Subjects Mental Illness
Social Issues
Women's Issues
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Andrea Barge Actor Joss
Keith Gallasch Actor TV Interviewer / Ken
John McFadyen Actor Neil
Mary-Jane Saunders Actor Muriel
David Allen Director
John Sullivan Lighting Designer
Alma De Groen Playwright
Richard Hellier Stage Manager
Christopher Murphy Technical Director
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Book Performing Arts Year Book of Australia 1977
Event Identifier 75869
Dataset AusStage