Body Slam

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Event Body Slam
Venue La Boite Theatre (June 1972 - 2003), Milton, QLD
First Date 17 September 1992
Opening Date 17 September 1992
Last Date 10 October 1992
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Cooperative
World Premiere Yes
Description In a taunting look at the human body and our preoccupation with its condition, the five member circus, two actors and percussionist kept the audience spellbound...Body Slam takes a vicious look at racism, a light hearted approach to homosexuality, and gives the audience an unexpected real life flash of nudity.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Circus
Rock
Subjects Homosexuality
Racism
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Russell Dykstra Actor
Derek Ives Actor
Veronica Neave Actor
Steve Brown Circus Style Performer
Kareena Oates Circus Style Performer
Anna Yen Circus Style Performer
David Bell Designer
David Bell Director
Mark Lloyd Hunt Lighting Designer
Stephanie McCaw Musician
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record September 1992
Data Reviewed By Geoffrey Milne (GeoffreyMilne) on 12 April 2012
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 16935