The Gigli Concert

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Event The Gigli Concert
Venue Sydney Theatre, Sydney, NSW
First Date 12 September 2004
Opening Date 12 September 2004
Last Date 18 September 2004
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description One of the world's greatest theatre companies, celebrates 100 years in 2004.

As part of its centenary celebrations, Ireland's national theatre company is making its Sydney debut with The Gigli Concert, one of the most acclaimed Irish play in recent years. This is a superb production by the Abbey's Artistic Director, Ben Barnes.

Described by the Irish Independent as "Sensationally good theatre", the riveting play centres around a self-made Irish millionaire's quest to achieve his ambition to sing like the great Italian tenor Beniamino Gligli.

In pursuit of his goal, his visits JPW Kin
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mark Lambert Actor
Owen Roe Actor
Catherine Walsh Actor
Ben Barnes Director
Tom Murphy Playwright
Text Nationality Ireland
Production Nationality Ireland
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper SMH Metro September 3 - 9, 2004
Web
Event Identifier 64485