The Floating World

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Event The Floating World
Venue Drama Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 24 July 1986
Opening Date 24 July 1986
Last Date 16 August 1986
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description 1974, and WWII veteran Les Harding and his wife embark on a cruise to Japan. A former prisoner of the Japanese, Les Harding's mind is a timebomb ticking toward detonation after 30 years.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Ron Haddrick Actor
Melissa Jaffer Actor
Yoshi Kashima Actor
Mata Kiec-Gubala Actor
Tony Martin Actor
Garry McDonald Actor
Joss McWilliam Actor
Marcus O'Loughlin Actor
Martin Redpath Actor
Stephen Whittaker Actor
Anthony Wong Actor
Claire Armour Assistant Stage Manager
Nigel Kellaway Choreographer
Terry Ryan Costume Designer
Wayne Harrison Director
Richard Wherrett Director
Nigel Levings Lighting Designer
Peggy Carter Make-up Designer
Michael Tyack Musician: Keyboardist
Graeme Leak Musician: Percussionist
Hugh Hamilton Photographer
John Romeril Playwright
Geoffrey Gifford Set Designer
Paul Charlier Sound Designer
Di Misirdjieff Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Jun/Jul 1986
AusStage Submit Form
Marking Masculinity Project
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection STC Annual Report 1986
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 91576