Events in the Drama category that were part of the 1980 Fringe
Arrange in order of: Ascending | Descending
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The Gentle Jigsaw, Drama
Official, Presented by Burnside Players Inc. at Lentara Community Centre - Perkins Court, Magill as part of the 1980 Fringe
By Betty Quin. Directed by Jo James. A drama set in Adelaide which takes a look at the ruthless world of big business and advertising and its effect on human nature. -
Rock Cabaret, Drama
Official, Presented by Bandade at The Focus Club - 70 - 74 Kintore Ave, City as part of the 1980 Fringe
An hour of eclectic fun. Be part of an evening full of bizarre humour, singing, dancing, fire eating and spectacle. -
La Ronde, Drama
Official, Presented by Croydon Park College at Theatre 1 - The Parks Community Centre, Trafford Street, Angle Park as part of the 1980 Fringe
By Arthur Schnitzler. "The merrYilo-round of sex play" that scandalized even decadent Imperial Vienna when written 80 years ago. -
Hosana, Drama
Official, Presented by Harlequin Repertory Company at Old Hackney Theatre - 3 Dequetteville Tce., Kent Town as part of the 1980 Fringe
By Canadian playwright Michael Tremblay. Directed by Anne Cole. A drama in which fear, deceit, and intimidation lead two men to face an identity crisis within their intimate rel... -
Goethe: Ein Fragment or Who The Hell Wrote Faust?, Drama
Official, Presented by La Mama Theatre at La Mama Theatre - 4 Crawford Ln, Hindmarsh as part of the 1980 Fringe
A naughty play by Michael McClure about Goethe, co-starring "Meph", a preggers Gretchen two ocker guillotine makers, and lots of bad singing. -
End to End & Kairos and Chronos, Drama
Official, Presented by Lola Russell Productions at Theatre 62 - 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dve, Hilton as part of the 1980 Fringe
"End to End" is a play by Denis Oram about a marriage merry-go-round. "Kairos and Chronos" is about a man caught in a point of time and destiny. -
Crossfire CANCELLED, Drama
Official, Presented by Blackwood Players at Blackwood Primary School - Seymour Street, Eden Hills as part of the 1980 Fringe
Directed by Brian Wilson. A controversial and disquieting play exploring some of the feminism related problems of Australian women. -
Brief Encounters, Drama
Official, Presented by Q Theatre at Q Theatre - 89 Halifax St., Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
A touching love story by Noel Coward. -
Breadline Cabaret, Drama
Official, Presented by Breadline Cabaret at Governor Hindmarsh Hotel - 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh as part of the 1980 Fringe
Visions of the street with mime, music, dance, poetry, and visual illusions from Sydney based cabaret troupe. -
Beyond the Pie Cart, Drama
Official, Presented by Basement/Cor Co. at Tivoli Hotel - 261 Pirie St, Adelaide as part of the 1980 Fringe
The Basement Theatre Band is Rock'n'Roll theatre, fast moving, funny and satirical. Cor is a bright political theatre ensemble. They have combined to present "Beyond the Pie Car... -
An Evening Without ......, Drama
Official, Presented by Cambridge Footlights Revue at Norwood Town Hall - The Parade, Norwood as part of the 1980 Fringe
The Australian premiere season of a classic British satirical revue. All recent material with a cast of five TV professionals. An outrageously funny show. -
"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
"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... -
"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 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 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. -
"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? -
"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 -
"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. -
"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... -
"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. -
"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... -
"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? -
"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. -
"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 -
"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... -
"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. -
"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.