Playland

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Event Playland
Venue The Playhouse (1973-2000), Adelaide, SA
First Date 23 March 1994
Opening Date 23 March 1994
Last Date 26 March 1994
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A masterpiece of lyricism, situation and metaphor. Set on New Year's Eve, 1989, at a travelling amusement park called Playland, a white ex-army officer and a black night watchman confront each other's consciences.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Intercultural
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Kani Actor
Sean Taylor Actor
Susan Hilferty Designer
Athol Fugard Director
Mannie Manim Director
Mannie Manim Lighting Designer
Mark Malherbe Sound Designer
Athol Fugard Writer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality South Africa
Production Nationality South Africa
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record March 1994
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 23503