The Christian Brothers

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Event The Christian Brothers
Venue Theatre Royal, Hobart, TAS
Umbrella Event Theatre Royal Tas.Subscription Season 2003
First Date 25 April 2003
Last Date 26 April 2003
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A stunning play for a single actor.Portrays an overworked teacher/Christian Brother moves beyond satire,taking on a surreal quality as time is compressed and expanded ,as fantasy and memory intrude. A moving dramatic monologue in which a teaching brother grapples with personal anguish and a sense of time departed while trying to hold the attention of a class of unwilling students.

Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Monodrama
Subjects Catholicism
Education
Religion
Schools
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Peter Carroll Actor
Laurence Eastwood Costume Designer
John Bell Director
Ron Blair Playwright
Laurence Eastwood Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 20916