The Island

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Event The Island
Venue Theatre Royal, Hobart, TAS
First Date 24 May 1976
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description "Set on Robben Island, John and Winston are political offenders, harassed and humiliated by their guards but manage to retain their grace and dignity by nightly sharing fantasies to keep them going."
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Human Rights
Racism
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Kani Actor
Winston Ntshona Actor
Athol Fugard Original Director
Athol Fugard Playwright
Works
Text Nationality South Africa
Production Nationality South Africa
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Book Performing Arts Year Book of Australia 1976
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 124276