The Song of Johnny Muscle

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Event The Song of Johnny Muscle
Venue Unity Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 1976
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description O'Connor's musical play was an excellent choice, as was Paul Holmes in the title role…The play is blessed with a single main objective - some insights into a borderline criminal and, more important, what keeps him there. Simon O'Connor has a gift for the use of language.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Andy Anderson Actor Judge/Cop
Paul Holmes Actor Johnny Muscle
Vivienne Plumb Actor
Dulcie Smart Actor Doctor
Celia West Actor Prostitute
Michael Wilson Actor Finn
Jean Betts Director
Simon O'Connor Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Premiere.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 185765