Capricornia

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Event Capricornia
Venue The Playhouse (1973-2000), Adelaide, SA
First Date 8 September 1990
Opening Date 8 September 1990
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Adapted from the novel by Xavier Herbert. A "narrative of life, death and racism at Australia's Top End in the 1930s".
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Racism
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Ulli Birve Actor Veronica Bortells / Rhoda Norse / A Reporter
Syd Brisbane Actor Frank McLash / Stanley Steggles /Serageant O'Crimnell
Bradley Byquar Actor Norman Shillingsworth
Giordano Gangl Actor Mr Faulkner / Dr Aintee / Tobias Batty / A Greek
Daphne Grey Actor Mrs Bortells / An American Aviatrix / Mrs gray / Mrs Hollwer / Mrs Holt / Sister Nan Panel
Claudia La Rose Actor Opal / Christobel
Bill McCluskey Actor Oscar Shillingsworth / Jack Ramble / Mark Shillingswirth
Carmel McGlone Actor Young Woman / Heather Poundamore / Mrs McLash
Caroline Mignone Actor Marigold Shillngsworth / Army Nurse
Lydia Miller Actor Tocky O'Cannon
Justine Saunders Actor Junie / Sally / Fat Anna
John Turnbull Actor Mr Bightit / Charlie Ket / Sally Titmus
Darren R Yap Actor Cho Sek Ching / Cho See Kee / A Malay Fisherman / A Chinese Waiter / A Chinese Tailor / Cho
Mark Howett Assistant Director
Emma O'Neill Assistant Stage Manager
Bronwyn Jones Costume Designer
Shaun Gurton Designer
Kingston Anderson Director
Sylvia Horsman Dresser
David Green Electrician
Jana de Biasi Hair Stylist
Mark Howett Lighting Designer
Laraine Wheeler Lighting Operator/Technician
Paul Adolphus Musical Director
Louis Nowra Playwright
Michael McCabe Sound Operator/Engineer
Arabella Powell Stage Manager
Xavier Herbert Writer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Toured to Melbourne.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record September 1990
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 12610