Amphitryon 38

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Event Amphitryon 38
Venue University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC
First Date 9 November 1953
Opening Date 9 November 1953
Last Date 21 November 1953
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The story follows the outlines of the legend of Amphitryon, Alkmena, and Jupiter, in which Jupiter descends to Earth, impersonates the General Amphitryon - Alkmena's husband - and makes love to her. Difficulties arise when the father of the gods is met with stubborn resistance. For Alkmena is faithful to her husband.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Subjects Myth
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Bluthal Actor
Beth Brown Actor
Zoe Caldwell Actor
June Davis Actor
Bryan Edward Actor
Norma Edwards Actor
George Fairfax Actor
Mark Roberts Actor
Alex Scott Actor
Brian Wallace Actor
Margo Braybrook Administrator
Beth Brown Assistant Stage Manager
Norma Edwards Assistant Stage Manager
John Sumner Director
Jean Giraudoux Playwright
John Sumner Set Designer
Ron Field Stage Director
Bryan Edward Stage Manager
Works
Text Nationality France
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Cast List MTC records
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 77456