The Fire on the Snow

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Event The Fire on the Snow
Venue Labassa Mansion, Caulfield North, VIC
First Date 20 March 1993
Last Date 20 March 1993
Dates Estimated No
Status Community
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen were fierce competitors in an obsession to be the first to the South Pole. Danger plagued them at every grueling step. All for the glory of planting their nation’s flag on the world’s most savage wilderness.
Description Source Flyer/Poster
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Subjects Antarctica
Exploration
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mario Dolfen Actor Petty Officer Edgar Evans
Frances Hutson Actor Narrator
Michael Jeffery Actor Lieutenant Henry Bowers
Christopher Kirby Actor Captain Robert Scott
Andrew Le Clercq Actor Captain Lawrence Oates
Hans Van Dorssen Actor Doctor Edward Wilson
Raymond Muschialli Choreographer
Olive Weir Costume Designer
Michael Mace Director
Alfred Lee Lighting Designer
Martin Skinner Lighting Designer
Douglas Stewart Playwright
Harry Faulkner Set Designer
Barbara Barrett Stage Manager
Antoinette Vangou Stage Manager, Assistant
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Whilst two performances at Labassa were advertised; an evening show March 20, and a matinee Sunday March 21, only the evening show was presented. This occurred due to the illness of Mario Dolfen.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme
Flyer
Correspondence
Event Identifier 152373