Events in the Theatre category that were part of the 1984 Fringe
Arrange in order of: Ascending | Descending
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A.D., Theatre
Official, Presented by Flinders Drama Centre at Red Shed - 255 Angas Street, Adelaide as part of the 1984 Fringe
Performance created by students at Flinders University illuminating the seductive codes of advertising. The holidays you enjoy, the camera you take along, the chocolates you sha... -
An evening with Walter Plinge by Bill pearson and a man of many parts by Jack Hibberd, Theatre
Official, Presented by Jim Daly at Prod-Art - 253 Rundle Street, Adelaide City as part of the 1984 Fringe
Two pieces performed by Jim Daly. Tonight, two-year understudy Walter Plinge is on, but even idol Bernhardt can't help him with his line problems. -
Arms and the Man, Theatre
Official, Presented by Stirling Players at Stirling Community Theatre - Avenue Rd, Stirling as part of the 1984 Fringe
One of his most amusing and thought provoking plays, Arms and the Man lampoons the romantic view of both war and marriage. The musical version, "The Chocolate Soldier" is e... -
Breakfast on Wednesday Mr K , Theatre
Official, Presented by Ho Ho Ho Theatre at Prod-Art - 253 Rundle Street, Adelaide City as part of the 1984 Fringe
A literary satire on the play's plagiarism (extension/existentialists) of thousands. Written and directed by Adelaide play-wright Damion Young. -
Bruce cuts off his hand, Theatre
Official, Presented by Butchered Heart Players at The Parks Community Centre - Cowan St, Angle Park as part of the 1984 Fringe
A new show best described as circus theatre. A satirical look at BHP's management combining the best elements of old style circus with innovative theatre-music, drama, acrobatic... -
Cameo Classics, Theatre
Official, Presented by Royal Short Company- R.S.C. at The Parks Studio - The Parks Centre-Cnr Cowan and Trafford St, Angle Park as part of the 1984 Fringe
New York puppeteer William Mack performs this condensed one man version of the classics with humorous results. -
Down and out from under, Theatre
Official, Presented by Sidetrack Theatre at Sidetrack's space - Fringe Centre: Cnr Morphett St and North Tce, Adelaide City as part of the 1984 Fringe
From Sydney's Industrial Suburbs comes this remarkable theatre with a reputation for plays as tough as the suburbs they come from. Down and Out from Under is about a contemporar... -
Echoes of Ruby Dark, Theatre
Official, Presented by Skelta Performance Ensemble at Wet Pack Drama Space - Fringe Centre: Cnr Morphett St and North Tce, Adelaide City as part of the 1984 Fringe
1947: Bent double in the back of a 1938 white sedan. 1949: Now she had a chestnut mane, bracelet from Africa, shades, red stilettos and a sweetheart, street corner man. -
Forest of the Gods, Theatre
Official, Presented by Accord Theatre of Arts Australia at The Meeting Hall - 25 Pirie street, Light Centre as part of the 1984 Fringe
Presented by Cobra (cultural organization of Black Resources Artists). Forest of the Gods rediscovers ancient formula for peace and harmony through research into the cultural en... -
Framework, Theatre
Official, Presented by Gemma Productions at Parks Theatre 1 - Cnr Cowan and Trafford St, Angle Park as part of the 1984 Fringe
A tender story of two women. Sandra Shotlander's play is a highly acclaimed Melbourne success and a New York award winner. Scene: A corner of the Metropolitan Museum, New York w... -
Greek, Theatre
Official, Presented by Acme Theatre Company at Red Shed - 255 Angas Street, Adelaide as part of the 1984 Fringe
By Steven Berkoff. Greek is an outrageous reworking of the Oedipus story, set in London's East End. -
Hotel Bonegilla, Theatre
Official, Presented by Filiki Players at State Administration Building - Victoria Square, Adelaide City as part of the 1984 Fringe
By Tes Lyssiots. They came to Australia with dreams, as migrants they were taken to Bonegilla. "Hotel Bonegilla" -reception centre; to "jobs" and "the land of plenty" a short st... -
Italian Sketches, Theatre
Official, Presented by Doppio Teatro at Campbelltown High School - Playford St, Newton as part of the 1984 Fringe
Two sketches by famous Italian playwrights offering a comic/satirical insight into human nature. -
Les, Theatre
Official, Presented by Fabulous Flying Lombardos at Little Theatre - Uni of Adelaide Gate 10 Victoria Drv Union House, Adealaide as part of the 1984 Fringe
This is the 10th anniversary production of Rob George's first play which opened at the Little theatre in 1974 and later transferred to The Space, and then toured to Sydney and M... -
Loco, Theatre
Official, Presented by Sidetrack Theatre at Sidetrack's space - Fringe Centre: Cnr Morphett St and North Tce, Adelaide City as part of the 1984 Fringe
A smash hit industrial musical! About the bicentenary, a sacked apprentice, a broken down super train and a passionate, if illstarred love affair between a rich lady and a railw... -
Mata Hari, Theatre
Official, Presented by Janus Productions at Sheridan Theatre - 50 MacKinnon Pde, North Adelaide as part of the 1984 Fringe
Mata Hari was called the greatest spy in history. She was executed in 1917 by the French for her suspected activities. To this day the French files remain closed. -
Not now Darling, Theatre
Official, Presented by Collage Theatre Group at Enfield High School 'OLD' Drama Centre - Coles St, Enfield as part of the 1984 Fringe
By John Chapman and Ray Cooney. The scene is the exclusive London fur salon of Bosley and Crouch, where Crouch struggles to keep things on an even keel despite the energetic phi... -
Present Laughter, Theatre
Official, Presented by Burnside Players Inc at Lentara Community Centre - Perkins Court, Magill as part of the 1984 Fringe
By Noel Coward. One of the wittiest and certainly the most autobiographical of Noel Coward's plays. Gary Essendine, famous and egostical actor, performs both on and off the stage. -
Running around the stage like a lunatic, Theatre
Official, Presented by Entertainment Machine at Centre for Performing Arts - 97 Grote St, Adelaide City as part of the 1984 Fringe
The show with the largest cast ever played by one man. Written and performed by Walter Zerlin Jnr, who, with the aid of quick-change skills and dummies, plays 17 characters duri... -
She stoops to conquer, Theatre
Official, Presented by Q Theatre at Q Theatre - 89 Halifax St., Adelaide as part of the 1984 Fringe
Oliver Goldsmith's witty, romantic comedy set in 18th century England, makes superb theatre. The clownish Tony Lumpkin tricks the gentlemen into thinking his step-father's house... -
Standing up Bent, Theatre
Official, Presented by Troupe at Troupe Theatre - Cnr Unley Rd and Oxford Tce, Unley as part of the 1984 Fringe
First there was "Falling in love again" then there was "Worse than Perverse" and now Jan Cornall, direct from Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra presents "Standing Up Bent". -
The boy who ate the crucifix and other morals/Is it buckskin that holds the card?, Theatre
Official, Presented by Straight Face Productions at Red Shed - 255 Angas Street, Adelaide as part of the 1984 Fringe
The boy who ate the crucifix and other morals-Italian fairy tales transposed into contemporary times. -
The case, Theatre
Official, Presented by The Stage Company at Amp Theatrette - 1 King William st, Adelaide City as part of the 1984 Fringe
What is the case when Jonathon Edwards, a retired actor, hires a private nurse to keep him company while he dies? 'The case' is a constantly intriguing human comedy of love, dea... -
The Chapel Perilous, Theatre
Official, Presented at La Mama Theatre 2 - 4 Crawford Lane, Hindmarsh as part of the 1984 Fringe
One of Australia's most powerful plays, depicting the life of Sally Banner from schooldays through lovers, marriage, women's emancipation, politics, rebellion to an QBE. -
The Emigrants, Theatre
Official, Presented by Thalia Theatre Company at The Arts Theatre - 53 Angas St, Adelaide as part of the 1984 Fringe
Two Polish emigrants with a bottle of vodka on New Year's Eve and the struggle between opposing viewpoints- the intellectual in search of freedom and the worker in search of wea... -
The Haberdasher's cart, Theatre
Official, Presented by Elizabeth Paterson at Art Gallery of South Australia - North Terrace, Adelaide as part of the 1984 Fringe
A street pedlar, dressed in her shop, sings and dances to display her wares. Her cart opens to reveal a magical neighbourhood of automata. -
The Hobbit, Theatre
Official, Presented by Rob Inglis at Centre for Performing Arts - 97 Grote St, Adelaide City as part of the 1984 Fringe
A solo dramatization from the complete trilogy. Rob Inglis is a marvellous performer: energetic, versatile and infectiously enthusiastic. He peoples the stage with hobbits, dwar... -
The Lion in Winter, Theatre
Official, Presented by The Therry Dramatic Society at Royalty Theatre - 65 Angas St, Adelaide as part of the 1984 Fringe
James Goldman's powerful, historical play directed by Murray George, who moulds his cast into a strong interactionary group. Michael Norman as King Henry II and Mary Canny as hi... -
The Lord of the Rings, Theatre
Official, Presented by Rob Inglis at Centre for Performing Arts - 97 Grote St, Adelaide City as part of the 1984 Fringe
A virtuoso performance- a complete story from the trilogy through solo dramazation. Bilbo, Frodo, Sam and their Hobbit friends, the wizard Gandalf, Aragorn, the Lord of Nazgul, ... -
Travesties, Theatre
Official, Presented by Theatre Exchange at SA College of Advanced Education, Magill site - Magill site, Lorne Ave, Magill as part of the 1984 Fringe
Imagine Tristan Tzara, James Joyce, Lenin and the English foreign Service meeting during a production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of being Earnest.
