Love and Other Sharp Objects

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Event Love and Other Sharp Objects
Venue University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC
Umbrella Event Next Wave Youth Festival
First Date 18 May 1994
Opening Date 18 May 1994
Last Date 21 May 1994
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description The Woollies indulge in some sexual affirmation action. They give us insight into the feelings of a young man coming to terms with his homosexuality and a young woman who earns the tag "slut" because she wears a short dress and likes boys.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Theatre in Education
Group-devised
Subjects Homosexuality
Youth Issues
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Samantha Bews Actor
Daniela Farinacci Actor
Trevor Major Actor
Jim Russell Actor
Noel Jordan Choreographer
Hugh Covill Composer
Bruce Gladwin Composer
Graham Long Costume Designer
Noel Jordan Dancer
John Bennett Designer
Noel Jordan Director
Cindy Jolley Lighting Designer
Lawrence Johnston Video Director
Julianne O'Brien Writer
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Also toured schools in addition to this Next Wave Festival appearance in Melbourne.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record May 1994
Programme Next Wave Festival season
Data Reviewed By Geoffrey Milne (GeoffreyMilne) on 29 July 2012
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 24628