Adios Cha Cha

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Event Adios Cha Cha
Venue Lend Lease Technology Space, Adelaide, SA
Umbrella Event Adelaide Festival Fringe
First Date 27 February 1986
Last Date 15 March 1986
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description "Adios Cha Cha is billed as 'a show of strength' and indeed it is. It explores the processes that lie behind the struggle for liberation of an imaginary country still dominated by the icons of Christianity, exploited by a landed elite and suppressed by a military regime hostile to its own people. The real strength of this production lies in its thoughtful, compassionate and clear-sighted representations of 'the people', invariably the oppressed peasants, men women and children who live in misery, ignorant of the political and economic processes they serve and fearful of undertaking any action to radically change the iniquitous social order.... The play abounds in beautifully wrought, economical scenes, sometimes poignant, sometimes terrifying, hilariously ironic and vibrantly funny. The structure of the play, the writing, the music and the devastating performances from every member of the cast combine to present a compelling portrait of humanity, ennobled by optimism and hope."
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Play with Music
Subjects Colonisation
Education
Human Rights
Political
Revolution
South America
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Don Mamouney Director
Tom Burvill Dramaturg/e
Hernan Flores Musician
Gabriela Cabral Performer
Adam Hatzimanolis Performer
Robin Laurie Performer
Tom Lycos Performer
Jai McHenry Performer
Stefo Nantsou Performer
Silvio Ofria Performer
Mirjana Ristevski Performer
Hernan Flores Singer
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information The play was collectively written by the actors, director and dramaturg. Adios Cha Cha was performed in theatre and community venues from April 1985 until mid 1986.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper Weekender, The "News", 28/02/1986, part of Sidetrack Theatre Company archive
Sidetrack Archive Box 19
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 72575