Rhinoceros

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Event Rhinoceros
Venue University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC
First Date 16 October 1961
Opening Date 16 October 1961
Last Date 4 November 1961
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The inhabitants of a small, provincial French town turn into rhinoceroses; ultimately the only human who does not succumb to this mass metamorphosis is the central character, Bérenger, a flustered everyman figure who is often criticized throughout the play for his drinking and tardiness.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Absurdist
Subjects Morality
Social Issues
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Bryan Edward Actor
Neil Fitzpatrick Actor
Sheila Florance Actor
Kevin Hanily Actor
Patricia Hill Actor
Leon Lissek Actor
Reg Livermore Actor
Clement McCallin Actor
Joy Mitchell Actor
Frank Thring Actor
Catherine Veitch Actor
George Whaley Actor
Kevin Hanily Assistant Stage Manager
Anne Fraser Costume Designer
Wal Cherry Director
Ron Stodden Electrician
Eugene Ionesco Playwright
Bryan Edward Production Manager
Anne Fraser Set Designer
Leon Lissek Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality France
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Cast List MTC records
Event Identifier 77778
Dataset AusStage