State of Bewilderment

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Event State of Bewilderment
Venue Drama Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 2 November 1996
Opening Date 7 November 1996
Last Date 21 December 1996
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A spectacular production combining the cartoons of Australian Michael Leunig and the artistic talent of England's mime and mask Trestle Theatre Company. Based on these cartoons, State of Bewilderment depicts one man's journey through a city inhabited by an uncaring populace.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Mime
Puppetry
Physical Theatre
Satire
Mask
Illusion
Absurdist
Subjects Humanity
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Harriet Eager Assistant Stage Manager
Michael Leunig Cartoonist
Joff Chafer Director
Toby Wilsher Director
Tim Boyd Lighting Designer
Ed Boyle Performer
Sue Broadway Performer
Felice Burns Performer
Michael Butcher Performer
Nicola Feran Performer
Fiona Gentle Performer
Mary-Ann Henshaw Performer
Cecilia Minogue Performer
Mark Wilsher Set and/or Property Maker
Jane Mitchell Stage Manager
Barry Wilsher Voice Over Artist
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Dec 1996 / Jan 1997
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record Volume X Number 11 November 1996
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection STC Programmes
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 30812