Backyard

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Event Backyard
Venue Nimrod Downstairs, Surry Hills, NSW
First Date 31 July 1980
Opening Date 31 July 1980
Last Date 31 August 1980
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description "A wry picture of 1960s small-town life in a largely realistic style with black comedy overtones".
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Black Comedy
Subjects Community
Relationships
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
David Atkins Actor Skeeter
Bryan Brown Actor Pencil
Michele Fawdon Actor Dorothy
Julie McGregor Actor Merlene
David Slingsby Actor Tadeusz
Joan Sydney Actor Sandshoeboots
Stephen Curtis Designer
Terence Clarke Director
Margie Wright Lighting Designer
Michael Cook Photographer
Janis Balodis Playwright
Michael Manuell Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian Drama Project (UQ) BACKYARJB
Programme Dennis Wolanski Library collection at UNSW Library
Book Performing Arts Year Book of Australia 1980
Event Identifier 6190