Event |
The Importance of Being Earnest
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Venue |
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, VIC |
First Date |
2 February 1991 |
Opening Date |
March 1991 |
Last Date |
16 March 1991 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Part of a Tour |
Yes |
Description |
A trivial comedy for serious people. A proper Englishman is caught leading a double life. Classic comedy. |
Description Source |
Reviewer's Opinion |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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Secondary Genre |
Comedy
Farce
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Subjects |
Class Issues
Relationships
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
England
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Further Information |
This production by the Melbourne Theatre Company began 13 months ago at the Playhouse at The Arts Centre. Since then it has been revived and taken on a national tour. Apart from three cast changes, it returns more or less intact. Everywhere it has played to capacity or near capacity audiences.
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
February 1991 |
Cast List |
MTC Records |
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Event Identifier
| 14306 |
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