Event |
Holding the Man
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| Venue |
Stables Theatre, Darlinghurst, NSW |
| Umbrella Event |
Griffin Theatre Company 2006 |
| First Date |
3 November 2006 |
| Opening Date |
9 November 2006 |
| Last Date |
16 December 2006 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
Yes |
| Description |
Based on Timothy Conigrave's true story of love and loss.
An account of a 15-year relationship between Tim and John that weathered disapproval, separation, temptation and ultimately death. Its' a story, and a celebration, that speaks across generations, sexual preference and cultures. |
| Description Source |
Other |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Comedy
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| Subjects |
Homosexuality
Relationships
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Article:  Bryce Hallett, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 October 2006, 14
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Article:  John Burfitt, Sydney Star Observer, 30 November 2006, 14
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Article:  Myles Wearring, Sydney Star Observer, 16 November 2006, 9
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Article:  Peter Hackney, SX news, 23 November 2006, 18
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Programme:  Holding the Man, Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation, 9 November 2006
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Review:  John McCallum, The Australian, 13 November 2006, 18
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Review:  Stephen Dunne, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 November 2006, 23
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Review:  Veronica Hannon, SX news, 16 November 2006, 30
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
Australia
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Brochure |
PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia |
| Flyer |
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| Programme |
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| Book |
John McCallum, Belonging: Australian Playwriting in the 20th Century, Currency Press, Strawberry Hills, NSW, 2009 |
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| Event Identifier |
68429 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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