Event |
Crown Matrimonial
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| Venue |
Playhouse (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW |
| First Date |
1 October 1985 |
| Opening Date |
3 October 1985 |
| Last Date |
21 December 1985 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
1936, a time of changing attitudes and a liaison which changed the course of British history. A penetrating study of the Royal Family during the love affair between HRH King Edward VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson. Crown matrimonial is set in the grandeur and privacy of Queen Mary's London sitting room, Marlborough House. |
| Description Source |
Brochure |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Drama
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Article:  Anita Hirschhorn, Sunday Telegraph, 29 September 1985, 0
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Article:  Arts National , September 1985, 12
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Article:  Martin Portus, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 October 1985, 0
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Article:  Ruth Dewsbury, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 October 1985, 0
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Article:  The Daily Telegraph, 4 October 1985, 0
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Article:  [Crown Matrimonial], The Bulletin with Newsweek, 19 November 1985
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Review:  Colin Menzies, Sun Herald, 6 October 1985, 0
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Review:  H G Kippax, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 October 1985, 0
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Review:  John Pierce, [Crown Matrimonial], The Daily Telegraph, 5 October 1985
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
Peter Williams presents this play.
The programme contains brief biographies and photos of the cast.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Brochure |
Sydney Opera House Diary Oct/Nov 1985 |
| Programme |
Dennis Wolanski Library collection at UNSW Library |
| Brochure |
Sydney Opera House, Diary Dec 1985 |
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| Data Set |
AusStage |
| Event Identifier |
27442 |
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