The Song of Johnny Muscle

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Event The Song of Johnny Muscle
Venue Theatre Corporate, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 20 June 1979
Last Date July 1979
Dates Estimated Yes
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description O'Connor centres on a theme of perennial interest to New Zealand writers - the social outcast as a man alone and his struggle to exist outside the accepted patterns….A younger audience found it exciting and stimulating. ACT Review 'A raunchy play packed with gutsy songs with real appeal to teenage kids.' ACT 1979 Summary.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Kelly Johnson Actor Johnny Muscle
Jennifer Ludlam Actor Sue Tang
Paul Minifie Director
Phillip Oxenham Musician
Simon O'Connor Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Revised text.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188845