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
|
Secondary Genre |
Adaptation
|
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
|
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 |
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