 Event |
The Young Wife
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| Venue |
Russell Street Theatre, Melbourne, VIC |
| Umbrella Event |
A Season of International Plays |
| First Date |
12 April 1966 |
| Opening Date |
12 April 1966 |
| Last Date |
7 May 1966 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
Yes |
| Description |
Adapted from his own novel, Martin's play deals with the problems facing a hierarchical Greek family adapting to life in Australia. |
| Description Source |
Other |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Adaptation
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| Subjects |
Australians
Family
Greeks
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Book: Adrian Kiernander, Bruce Parr, Jonathan Bollen, Men At Play: Masculinities in Australian Theatre since the 1950s, Rodopi, Amsterdam & New York, 2008
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Report: Phillip Adams, Tragedy, Melbourne-style, The Bulletin, 23 April 1966, 49
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Review: David Martin, Australian novel makes fine play, The Sun (NSW), 13 April 1966, 46
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Review: Geoffrey Hutton, Moving study of migrants, The Age, 13 April 1966
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Review: H A Standish, It's got promise, The Herald, 13 April 1966, 6
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Review: Roger Covell, Good, yes, but not quite right, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 April 1966, 11
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| Text Nationality |
Australia
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Newspaper |
Sydney Morning Herald, 14 April 1966, 11 |
| Australian Drama Project (UQ) |
Key YOUNGWIDM |
| Cast List |
MTC records |
| Magazine |
The Bulletin, 23 April 1966, 49 |
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| Event Identifier |
77942 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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