Event |
Lockie Leonard, Human Torpedo
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Venue |
Walkington Theatre, Karratha, WA |
First Date |
27 August 1996 |
Opening Date |
27 August 1996 |
Last Date |
28 August 1996 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Part of a Tour |
Yes |
Description |
This is a very funny production that respects the intelligence of its audience, takes seriously their social concerns and preoccupations. Adapted from Tim Winton's popular young people's novel about a young 13-year-old's attempts to fit in within a country town when his policeman father is transferred there. Lockie is a keen surfer who falls in love with a local girl ... |
Description Source |
Reviewer's Opinion |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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Secondary Genre Test |
Theatre in Education
Adaptation
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Subjects |
Love
Rural communities
Youth Issues
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
Australia
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Further Information |
Part of a largely commercially sponsored extensive tour of Western Australia, South Australia, Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart, with assistance from Country Arts (Western Australia) and Playing Australia.
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Programme |
National Tour 1996 |
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Data Reviewed By
| Geoffrey Milne (GeoffreyMilne) on 23 September 2012 |
Event Identifier
| 102206 |