Six Characters in Search of an Author

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Event Six Characters in Search of an Author
Venue York Theatre (Seymour Centre), Chippendale, NSW
Umbrella Event Sydney Festival 2010
First Date 20 January 2010
Opening Date 19 January 2010
Last Date 31 January 2010
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Six strangers arrive unannounced during the editing of a docu-drama, adamant that they are fictional characters in search of an author. As the compelling narrative unfolds, their story is filmed and becomes entwined with the footage already being edited.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Ian MacDiarmid Actor
Catherine McCormack Actor
Rupert Goold Adaptor
Ben Power Adaptor
Rupert Goold Director
Luigi Pirandello Playwright
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Italy
Production Nationality England
Further Information Performed at the Perth International Arts Festival in February/March 2010
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Sydney Festival
Newspaper
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 83541