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Venue Theatreworks, St Kilda, VIC
First Date 12 February 1987
Opening Date 12 February 1987
Last Date 21 March 1987
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description New production of play about 2 decades of Queensland's political history (1930-1950), including story of Fred Paterson, the first member of the Communist Party to be elected to a parliament in Australia.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects History
Politicians
Politics
Queensland
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Nick Carrafa Actor Roberto, Clarrie & others
Kevin Harrington Actor Kevin, Hanlon & others
Carolyn Howard Actor Maria, Jean & others
Evdokia Katahanas Actor Luisa, Estelie & others
Dina Panozzo Actor Marguerita
John Penman Actor Fred, Organiser
Ian Scott Actor Father Flynn, Aitkens & others
Sam Mallet Composer
Shaun Gurton Designer
Robert Meldrum Director
David Schultz Lighting Designer
Errol O'Neill Playwright
Donna Broadbridge Production Manager & Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Magazine CentreStage Australia Feb 1987
Australian Theatre Record February 1987
Programme TheatreWorks season
Data Reviewed By RobertTaylor on 16 September 2024
Event Identifier 115
Dataset AusStage