Holding the Man

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Event Holding the Man
Venue Merlyn Theatre @ CUB Malthouse, Southbank, VIC
First Date 14 March 2008
Opening Date 19 March 2008
Last Date 19 April 2008
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Based on Timothy Conigrave's true story of love and loss. An account of a 15-year relationship between Tim and John that weathered disapproval, separation, temptation and ultimately death. It is a story, and a celebration, that speaks across generations, sexual preference and cultures.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Drama
Adaptation
Subjects Homosexuality
Relationships
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Jeanette Cronin Actor Mary-Gert Conigrave / Juliet / Rhys / Rose / Lois Caleo / Harry / NIDA Director / Doctor 2 / Gia Carides / Shrink / Voices / NIDA Actor
Nicholas Eadie Actor Neil Armstrong / Scarecrow/ Dick Conigrave / Bob Caleo / Derge / Woody / Franco / Doctor 1 / Theatre Director / NIDA Actor
Guy Edmonds Actor Tim Conigrave
Eve Morey Actor Phoebe / Eric / Phillip / NIDA Teacher / Yves Stening / Ben Franklin / Valerie Bader / Voices / NIDA Actor
Brett Stiller Actor Damien / Marie / Biscuit / Lee / Peter / Richard's Voice / David Field / Nurse 1 / Waiter / Voices / NIDA Actor
Matt Zeremes Actor John Caleo / Mission Control (voice)
Tommy Murphy Adaptor
Nic Dorward Assistant Director
Martina Murray Assistant Stage Manager
Steve Toulmin Associate Sound Designer
Basil Hogios Composer
Michael Agosta Costume Designer
David Berthold Director
Stephen Hawker Lighting Designer
Brian Thomson Set Designer
Basil Hogios Sound Designer
Nicole Robinson Stage Manager
Tim Conigrave Writer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Flyer
Cast List Melbourne Theatre Company
Newspaper
Programme
Event Identifier 76006
Dataset AusStage