Events in the Drama category that were part of the 1980 Fringe
Arrange in order of: Ascending | Descending
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"... And The Leopard Looked Like Me", Drama
Official, Presented by Gary C. Willis at S.O .M.E. Building - 70 - 74 Kintore Ave, City as part of the 1980 Fringe
An urban drama. "Me", hypnotised by the wild finds he must release the leopard in order to survive. -
"A Midsummer Night's Dream", Drama
Official, Presented by South Australian Creative Workshops (SACW Day Group) at Theatre 62 - 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dve, Hilton as part of the 1980 Fringe
By William Shakespeare. This is a production for students and school audiences, directed by Paul Sonkilla -
"A Month of Sundays", Drama
Official, Presented by Nomads Inc. at AMP Theatre - AMP Building, 1 King William Street, Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
An English comedy by Gerard Savory. Determined to follow his grand father's "Back to the Land" policy, Oliver Sylvester leaves the city to make a go of it down on the farm. -
"Becket", Drama
Official, Presented by St. Peter's Cathedral at St. Peter's Cathedral - North Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
Modern setting of the classic conflict between church and state, exemplified by Becket and Henry II. -
"Cabaret Communique", Drama
Official, Presented by 5MMM/PMBA at Focus Club - 1st Floor, Richmond Hotel, Rundle Mall as part of the 1980 Fringe
5MMM presents cabaret an intimate entertainment. Local and interstate performers are coming together for 3 weeks to present the all new Cabaret Communique. -
"Cafe Faux Pas", Drama
Official, Presented by Adelaide University Footlights Club at Adelaide University Union Bistro - Level 4, Union Buildings, North Terrace, Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
Cabaretstyle mini revue. A potpourri of musical satire and undergraduate humour set in a dive on the south bank of the Torrens. -
"Cowardy Custard", Drama
Official, Presented by Q Theatre at Q Theatre - 89 Halifax St., Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
Featuring the wit and melody of Noel Coward. -
"Death of a Salesman", Drama
Official, Presented by Q Theatre at Q Theatre - 89 Halifax St., Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
Arthur Miller's classic American drama. -
"Fanuchi's Bargain BasementFestival", Drama
Official, Presented by David Flanagan at Tearjerkers Room, Reggae BIues - 20 - 22 Currie Street, City as part of the 1980 Fringe
Created, written and performed by S.A.'s own David Flanagan. An outrageous look at the Festival through the eyes of the worldlywise Fanuchi and friends. -
"Follies - The Late Night Supper Revue", Drama
Official, Presented by The Flying Lombardos at Small Price Theatre - Centre for the Performing Arts, 96 Grote St, City as part of the 1980 Fringe
With Rob George, Steve Spears and Maureen Sherlock. See Rob George turn into a sheep IN FRONT OF YOUR VERY EYES. SEE Maureen Sherlock (in extremely brief underwear) battle a mon... -
"From the Mallee to the Musgraves", Drama
Official, Presented by South Australian Creative Workshops Community Arts Team at Theatre 62 - 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dve, Hilton as part of the 1980 Fringe
Directed by Michael Chisnall. A slide and song spectacular, introducing the unique and isolated communities of the S.A . out back through the work of CAT (Community Arts Team) -
"Hancock's Last Half Hour", Drama
Official, Presented by Troupe as part of the 1980 Fringe
By Heathcote Williams with Henry Salter as Tony Hancock. Directed by David Allen. The final bleakly funny moments in the life of Tony Hancock, the great English comedian. -
"Manson - The Defence" Testimony, Drama
Official, Presented by Back Streets Theatre Co. at The Box Factory - 59 Regent Street South, Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
In the famous murder trial of 1970, Charles Manson made a statement in his own defence. Previously disregarded, it is performed here as a comment on modern life. -
"Murder Deferred", Drama
Official, Presented by Tea Tree Players at Tilley Hall - Golden Grove Showgrounds Cnr. Yatala Vale & Hancock Rds., Surrey Downs as part of the 1980 Fringe
"Murder Deferred" By Stuart Ready . Directed by Robert Lamerton. A story of mystery, blackmail, and intrigue set in a Dorset village. What happens when Leila Markham's past life... -
"My Mother and Me and Baby Makes Three", Drama
Official, Presented by Ralph Eberlein & Patrick Alexander. at Stables Theatre - Carclew, 11 Jeffcot Street. North Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
A combined programme of performance poetry work, using movement and visual metaphor -
"Planet of the Cows", Drama
Official, Presented by Adelaide Theatre Group at Sheridan Theatre - 50 MacKinnon Pde, North Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
A new comedy by Anthony Thorogood. Directed by Brian Wellington. A parody on Australian society. How two cows see our fun life despite discrimination. -
"Pool's Paradise", Drama
Official, Presented by Tea Tree Players at Tilley Hall - Golden Grove Showgrounds Cnr. Yatala Vale & Hancock Rds., Surrey Downs as part of the 1980 Fringe
By Phillip King Directed by Diane Lamerton. What happens when Penelope, ex-actress, wife of the very staid Rev. Lionel Toop, strikes it rich in the football pools? -
"Pygmalion", Drama
Official, Presented by Therry Dramatic Society at Royalty Theatre - 65 Angas St, Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
By Goerge Bernard Shaw. Shaw's most popular play - his best wit and romance. A sly shot at class distinction with Professor Higgins teaching the illiterate Eliza Doolittle to "t... -
"Riff Raff", Drama
Official, Presented by W.E.S.T. Community Theatre (Melbourne) at Theatre 2 - The Parks Community Centre, Trafford Street, Angle Park as part of the 1980 Fringe
A rock musical which presents the experiences, problems, frustrations and hopes of young people in suburban Australia in the late 1970's, through theatre and music. -
"Songs from the musical Failing in Love Again" by Jan Cornell, Drama
Official, Presented by Failing in Love Again at Carclew - 11 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
With Elizabeth Drake, Jan Cornell and Di Duncombe. "Whatever happened to the ' evolution of the sexual revolution?" Ms Cornell asks in a retrospective glance at the paltry promi... -
"Songs of Innocence and Experience", Drama
Official, Presented by Leo Taylor at Little Theatre - Uni of Adelaide Gate 10 Victoria Drv Union House, Adealaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
Poetry as Theatre. From the Festival of Sydney. -
"Taking A Chance", Drama
Official, Presented by The Parks Young Players at Theatre 1 - The Parks Community Centre, Trafford Street, Angle Park as part of the 1980 Fringe
A thought provoking play devised, written and performed by young people for young people and their parents -
"Ten Little Niggers", Drama
Official, Presented by Stirling Players at Stirling Community Centre - Stirling as part of the 1980 Fringe
By Agatha Christie. A "Whodunnit" mystery thriller. What happens when ten people accept invitations from hosts unknown to spend a weekend on an island? -
"The Ballad of Miracle Mick", Drama
Official, Presented by St. Judas Players at St. Judes Hall - 444 Brighton Road. Brighton as part of the 1980 Fringe
Written and directed by Harold Minear. Music by Robert McCarthy. A new Australian musical play set in Bowden in the 1930's. Comedy, some pathos, and plenty of song. -
"The City of Unley Show or What will be the End of These Wonders?", Drama
Official, Presented by The Theatre Guild Acting Co at Unley Theatre - Unley Civic Centre, 181 Unley Road. as part of the 1980 Fringe
A lively and irreverent look at early Unley . -
"The Sunshine Boys", Drama
Official, Presented by Group Theatre Co. Inc. at AMP Theatre - AMP Building, 1 King William Street, Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
A comedy by Neil Simon. Directed by Kay Kelly. For 43 years Willy and AI had a comedy act, but they hadn't worked together for eleven years, so they were a little out of touch w... -
"The Way of the World", Drama
Official, Presented by University of Adelaide Theatre Guild at Union Hall - Adjacent Barr Smith Lawns, The Hub, Adelaide University as part of the 1980 Fringe
By William Congreve. Special guest director, John Edmund. This is hailed as the greatest of Restoration comedies. Stylish, witty, wonderfully comic, it's attracted actors and a... -
"Time Gentlemen Please", Drama
Official, Presented by Nightcap at British Hotel - 58 Finniss Street, Lower North Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
"Time Gentlemen Please" A musical revue in the delightful garden setting of the British Hotel. -
"Whiter than white .... Better than Best", Drama
Official, Presented by Women's Art Movement at Shopping Centres & Local Laundromats. - Shopping Centres & Local Laundromats. as part of the 1980 Fringe
Comic review by Ann Silbereisen. A satirical look at suburban life and consumerism in our society. -
"Young Ideas", Drama
Official, Presented by Tea Tree Players at Tilley Hall - Golden Grove Showgrounds Cnr. Yatala Vale & Hancock Rds., Surrey Downs as part of the 1980 Fringe
Tea Tree Players Juniors present a revue, under the direction of Pat Davis.
