 Event |
Ying Tong : A Walk With the Goons
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| Venue |
Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Tuggeranong, ACT |
| First Date |
7 September 2006 |
| Opening Date |
7 September 2006 |
| Last Date |
7 September 2006 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Unknown |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
The subversive anarchy and surreal humour of The Goon Show burst upon post-war Britain like an exploding batter pudding. The shock wave wrenched English comedy off its secure moorings and set the course for Monty Python, Beyond the Fringe, The Goodies ... all the way to Little Britain. Peter Sellers, Harry Secome and Spike Milligan became household names.
This new play celebrates the genius of The Goons, but also demonstrates the truth of Dryden's couplet in the high price that Milligan, its creator, paid for his success. |
| Description Source |
Flyer/Poster |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Comedy
Biographical
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Flyer |
ACT Heritage Library |
| Programme |
Canberra Area Theatre Awards Collection |
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| Data Set |
AusStage |
| Event Identifier |
69455 |
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