Shadow of The Eagle

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Event Shadow of The Eagle
Venue The Playhouse Theatre, Perth, WA
First Date 22 May 2003
Last Date 31 May 2003
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description March 1942.Japan is poised to invade Australia.USA President Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur to leave the Phillipines and flee to Australia to lead the fight against the Japanese in the Pacific.Coming from opposite ends of the political and social spectrum Curtin , a committed socialist and MacArthur a conservative general their relationship would be crucial to the battle for Australia and the Pacific and has had repercussions for Australia's relationship with the USA ever since.Not much is known of their first meeting this play explores what might have happened.
Description Source Flyer/Poster
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Subjects Political
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Geoff Kelso Actor
Michael Loney Actor
Michelle Dado Designer
Alan Becher Director
Graham Waine Lighting Designer
George Blazevic Playwright
Ingle Knight Playwright
Resources
Works
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 26573