Event |
The Popular Mechanicals
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Venue |
Russell Street Theatre, Melbourne, VIC |
First Date |
18 May 1988 |
Opening Date |
21 May 1988 |
Last Date |
18 June 1988 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
"Drawing inspiration from the rustic tradesmen of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mechanicals follows the adventures of Peter Quince, Nick Bottom, Robin Starveling and the rest." |
Description Source |
Other |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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Secondary Genre |
Comedy
Adaptation
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Article:  Clark Forbes, Melbourne Sun, 2 June 1988
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Article:  Hugo Leschen, Melbourne Report, 1 June 1988
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Article:  John Larkin, Sunday Press, 29 May 1988
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Article:  Leonard Radic, The Age, 25 May 1988
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Article:  Leonard Radic, The Herald, 24 May 1988
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Article:  Megan Stoyles, Melbourne Times, 1 June 1988
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
Australia
England
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Production Nationality |
Australia
|
Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Cast List |
MTC Records |
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
May 1988 |
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Data Reviewed By
| Jenny Fewster (JennyFewster) on 29 May 2015 |
Event Identifier
| 573 |
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