Brecht on Brecht

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Event Brecht on Brecht
Venue Emerald Hill Theatre, South Melbourne, VIC
First Date 13 October 1965
Last Date 20 November 1965
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The life and works of Bertolt Brecht provide a compelling revue that earned critical acclaim Off Broadway. Showcasing Brecht's youthful philosophical musings on such matters as book burning, ideology, advice to actors, and critics provide an introduction to the man.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Lorraine Archibald Actor
Joan Harris Actor
Gabrielle Hartley Actor
Gerard Kennedy Actor
George Whaley Actor
Janet Dawson Design Consultant
Wal Cherry Director
John Gooday Dramaturg/e Annotations
Ian Wright Electrician
Frederick Parslow Narrator
Bertolt Brecht Playwright
David Lane Sound Operator/Engineer
Justin McDonnell Stage Manager
George Tabori Translator
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Germany
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Note: George Whaley is included in this 1965 version found on a hand typed program (attached as a resource). In the 1966 version by the same group it appears that Kevin Miles replaced George Whaley.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Magazine
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 127800