War of the Words

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Event War of the Words
Venue Australian Capital Territory, ACT
First Date 1981
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description "War of the Words is play for children. It is a journey through the deep space of imagination and the writing of English. Beginning on planet Earth, the play tells the story of a girl called Penelope who is trying to write an essay. Music, mime and her imagination transport her to Tragamorg, a distant planet so far away that only a thought a can reach it. Challenges, tests, puns and riddles are encountered as she attempts to find the war lord of Tragamorg."
Presented in ACT primary schools during Term III.
Description Source Flyer/Poster
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Children's Theatre
Theatre in Education
Subjects Children
Freedom of speech
Learning
Writing
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Robyn Alewood Actor Penelope
Joan Murray Actor Sky
Mark Reedman Actor Trogg
Meg Simpson Actor Narrator
Graeme Brosnan Director
Mark Reedman Musical Director
Graham Pitts Playwright
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian Drama Project (UQ) WAROFTHGP
Book Performing Arts Year Book of Australia 1981
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 95180