The Joss Adams Show

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Event The Joss Adams Show
Venue Theatre 3, Acton, ACT
Umbrella Event Festival Plays
First Date 27 August 1980
Opening Date 27 August 1980
Last Date 30 August 1980
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description "A one-act play which uses black humour to depict the loneliness of a young mother suffering postnatal depression, and her unsuccessful attempts to garner support and understanding from family and the medical profession. Uses humour and absurdity as a vehicle for serious issues, including the way the media encourages the public to see stories like Joss's as morbidly sensationalised entertainment."

Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre One Act Plays
Subjects Mental Illness
Social Issues
Women's Issues
Related Events
  • Is under umbrella of Festival Plays , Theatre 3, Acton, ACT, 27 August 1980
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Roly Aujard Actor Ken
Graham Brown Actor Neil
Des Glyn Actor Dr/TV Interviewer
Helen Jackson Actor Nurse
Mary Versluys Actor Joss
Trish Williams Actor Muriel
Graham Brown Composer Musician
Madge Williams Director
Ann Maree Gallen Lighting Designer
Alma De Groen Playwright
Robert Hampshaw Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Staged with Stewart Macky's The Trap.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Festival Plays
Australian Drama Project (UQ) JOSSADAAD
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 91217