Machine Wreckers

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Event Machine Wreckers
Venue Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne, VIC
First Date 29 October 1992
Opening Date 29 October 1992
Last Date 22 November 1992
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Cooperative
World Premiere No
Description The Machine Wreckers, by Ernst Toller, written in 1922 during his imprisonment in Germany for revolutionary activities. The Luddite Revolt in the north of England in 1815 is the central issue. The adaptation makes parallels to contemporary political concerns.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Adaptation
Subjects Political
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Samantha Bladon Actor
Adam Briscomb Actor
Kate Cordukes Actor
Peter Houghton Actor
Colin Sneesby Actor
Peter Houghton Adaptor
Jonathan Hughston Composer
Paul Flanagan Director
Ernst Toller Playwright
John Cordukes Production Manager
Jonathan Hughston Sound Designer
Sandra Jirges Stage Manager
Resources
Text Nationality Germany
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record October, 1992
Programme
Data Reviewed By Geoffrey Milne (GeoffreyMilne) on 11 February 2012
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 16993