War of the Words
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| Venue | New South Wales, NSW | |||||||||||||||||||
| First Date | 1980 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Last Date | 1981 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dates Estimated | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Professional | |||||||||||||||||||
| World Premiere | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
| Part of a Tour | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
| Description | War of the Words is play for children. It is a journey through the deep space of imagination and the writing of English. Beginning on planet Earth, the play tells the story of a girl called Penelope who is trying to write an essay. Music,mime and her imagination transport her to Tragamorg, a distant planet so far away that only a thought a can reach it. Challenges, tests, puns and riddles are encountered as she attempts to find the war lord of Tragamorg.
Schools tour. |
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| Description Source | Flyer/Poster | |||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Genre | Theatre - Spoken Word | |||||||||||||||||||
| Secondary Genre |
Children's Theatre
Theatre in Education |
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| Subjects |
Children
Freedom of speech Learning Writing |
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| Text Nationality | Australia | |||||||||||||||||||
| Production Nationality | Australia | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event Status | Completed | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Data Set | AusStage | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event Identifier | 74207 | |||||||||||||||||||
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