The Happy Prince

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Event The Happy Prince
Venue University of Adelaide, Scott Theatre, The University of Adelaide, SA
First Date 2 November 1979
Last Date 3 November 1979
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Training Schools/Colleges
World Premiere No
Description A three act ballet adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince. A fairy tale of sensitivity, warmth and insight. It is the tale of a sculpture of the Happy Prince that was covered with gold leaves and precious gems. The statue was placed at a height such that it overlooked the city from the top. One fine day, a swallow bird took shelter under the sculpture as he was flying to Egypt. He found out that the Happy Prince was not very happy, but was rather miserable. So, the bird asked the Prince the reason for his unhappiness. The Prince told him that when he was alive, he used to stay happy in
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Ballet
Subjects Fairytale
Love
Poverty
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Susan Taylor Adaptor
Susan Taylor Choreographer
Susan Taylor Costume Designer
John Atkinson Dancer Baker
Elana Bailey Dancer The Swallow
Jenette Boots Dancer Goose Girl
Peter Burbrook Dancer Butcher
Peter Burbrook Dancer City Treasurer
Sharon Burnett Dancer Winter Angel
Allan Carpenter Dancer Lord Mayor
Mary Gillies Dancer Balloon Seller
Kathryn Grant Dancer Town Clerk
Michelle Groves Dancer West Wind
Bronwyn Hutchinson Dancer Match Girl
Suzanne Kasprzak Dancer Sister of Charity
Andrew Martin Dancer Mathematics Master
Andrew Martin Dancer The Prince
Bronwyn Mengerson Dancer Milliner
Robert O'Kell Dancer Winter Angel
Michael Riggs Dancer Shepherd
Wayne Riggs Dancer Lamplighter
Peter Riley Lighting Designer
Oscar Wilde Playwright
Richard Harrison Sound Designer
Yvonne Riley Stage Manager
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 160111