Event |
The Mahabharata
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Venue |
Anstey Quarry, Tea Tree Gully, SA |
Umbrella Event |
Adelaide Festival of Arts 1988 |
First Date |
20 February 1988 |
Last Date |
2 March 1988 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Part of a Tour |
Yes |
Description |
The Mahabharata is a Sanskrit epic poem, 15 times longer than the Bible, written around 1500 BC by Vyasa. Carriere and Brook has adapted it for the stage. ""The original poem contains the essence of Hindu philosophy, religion and history"". |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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Secondary Genre |
Outdoor Entertainment
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Article:  John Larkin, Sunday Press, 28 February 1988
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Article:  Murray Bramwell, The Adelaide Review, 1 March 1988
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Article:  Noel Purdon, The Adelaide Review, 1 March 1988
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Article:  Peter Brook's Epic, The Advertiser, 17 October 1987, 5
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Article:  Peter Ward, The Australian, 23 February 1988
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Article:  Samela Harris, The Advertiser, 22 February 1988
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Article:  Tim Lloyd, The Advertiser, 18 February 1988
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Newsletter:  Australian Nouveau Theatre, ANT News 22 May 1988, May 1988
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Works |
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Australian Theatre Record |
February 1988 |
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Event Identifier
| 454 |
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