The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin

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Event The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin
Venue Cafe Thespia, Acton, ACT
First Date 1 August 1996
Opening Date 1 August 1996
Last Date 28 August 1996
Dates Estimated Yes
Status Professional Cooperative
World Premiere No
Description Spears tried genuinely to recast the image of transvestites: O'Brien falls in love with the 12-year-old Benjamin but does not act out his sexual fantasy.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre One Person Show
Subjects Homosexuality
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Ian Croker Actor
Colin Anderson Director
Steve J Spears Playwright
Resources
Works
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record August 1996
Event Identifier 28491