Events in the Theatre category that were part of the 1988 Fringe
Arrange in order of: Ascending | Descending
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ABLE BODIES NO 1, Theatre
Official, Presented by Public Tender at Troupe Theatre - Cnr Unley Rd and Oxford Tce, Unley as part of the 1988 Fringe
Our motto "to explore the overlooked and overlook the expected" is made a mockery of by Able Bodies. Ambiguously presented theatrical characters based on cultural clichs and ai... -
BEARING THE CORPSE, Theatre
Official, Presented by Mortified Toad at Mezzanine Theatre, Living Arts Centre - Cnr North Tce and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
Ex-students of the Victorian College of Arts, present a black comedy about life, death and a ladder. Thrown into a sort of purgatory, Anton finds himself confronted by two stran... -
BREAKING THE MOULD, Theatre
Official, Presented by English Suitcase Theatre at Theatre 62 - 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dve, Hilton as part of the 1988 Fringe
By Peter Barnes, three confrontations by one of England's leading playwrights. Tongue-less bandits, self incinerating philosophers and singing body snatchers: all are featured i... -
CAHOOTS, Theatre
Official, Presented by Cahoots as part of the 1988 Fringe
CAHOOTS springs from an exploration of the Commedia Dell'arte and the use of half masks. The show applies this exploration to the comedic possibilities suggested in the comedies... -
CINDERELLA GOES TO WILLI BEACH, Theatre
Official, Presented by Ooozzing Juices at Century Hotel - Cnr Hindley St and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
The Prince Charming fable is adapted to modern day circumstances and extended to include solicitors, gynaecologists, social workers, transvestites, seagulls and a shark. -
CROSSING THE WATER, Theatre
Official, Presented by Snakehouse Production at Theatre 62 - 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dve, Hilton as part of the 1988 Fringe
From Marguerite Duras' the Lover. A highly visual theatre piece which slips from image to voice and from fiction to autobiography, investigating the complex interface between er... -
DOG SONGS, Theatre
Official, Presented by Even Orchestra at Wetpack Theatre - Living Arts Centre, Cnr Morphett St & North Tce, City as part of the 1988 Fringe
Before their 'Australia to the World Tour' Even Orchestra bring to Adelaide Dog Songs - A collection of comic stories presented through live sound, voices, and acting integrated... -
DON'T PANIC, ARRABAL ET AL, Theatre
Official, Presented by Theatre Exchange at Auditorium, SA College of Advanced Education - Lorne Ave, Magill as part of the 1988 Fringe
A program of satire and the surreal, making comment of the language of war. -
GUARDING THE PREIMETER , Theatre
Official, Presented by Zootango Theatre Company at Side Space, Living Arts Centre - Cnr North Tce and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
A powerful drama about a Vietnam Veteran and his wife, who relives with him the terror of experience. -
GUMBOOT FULL OF BLOOD AFTER BRECHFAST, Theatre
Official, Presented by Splinters at John Edmund Theatre - 89 Halifax St, City as part of the 1988 Fringe
A multimedia theatrical cabaret featuring live music and original design. -
HAPPY FAMILIES, Theatre
Official, Presented by NIDA at Theatre 62 - 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dve, Hilton as part of the 1988 Fringe
A program of extracts from Australian prose and poetry which reveals the varied nature of Australian families, their lives, loves, joys and sorrows. -
HE GAVE ME HIS HEART FOR ONE MINUTE, Theatre
Official, Presented by Tanya Uren at Mezzanine Theatre, Living Arts Centre - Cnr North Tce and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
A funny and provocative look at love and life in the eighties through a collection of stories - some anecdotal, some comic, some emotive. By using mostly her own material, but a... -
I LEONARDO, Theatre
Official, Presented by London Theatre Workshop at Mezzanine Theatre, Living Arts Centre - Cnr North Tce and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
Encompassing four centuries of human endeavour, this rollicking history will introduce you to Michelangelo, Cesar Borgia, Freud, Machiavelli, The Black Death, Leonardo Kovner an... -
IMMEDIATE FAMILY, Theatre
Official, Presented by Independent Theatre Company at Fringe Club Theatre - Cnr North Tce and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
An American Play written by Terry Baum, performed by Kate Gillick and Directed by Zoe Bassett, one of the highlights of Spoleto Fringe. A naturalistic piece of drama, two middle... -
JIM AND JAMES (IN BALI), Theatre
Official, Presented by Glynn Nicholas and Associates at Club Foote - 28 Blythe St, City as part of the 1988 Fringe
Two incompatible mates go to Bali for six days and you're with them all the way. The flight, the heat, the tourists, the food, its enough to give you the shits. -
KEN ELLIS COMEDY SOLO, Theatre
Official, Presented by Ken Ellis at Limbo - 30 Fenn Place, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
Comedy in Cabaret, Ken Ellis, described as " a bank manager having a nervous breakdown" brings his show to Australia. Lanky Londoner Ken, stands up before the audience and the s... -
KIDNEY GO TO HOLLYWOOD, Theatre
Official, Presented by Kidneys Art Ensemble at Mezzanine Theatre, Living Arts Centre - Cnr North Tce and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
Kidneys Art Ensemble work with electronics, voice and strange gizmos to produce unique sounds and a highly original performance. -
KIN, Theatre
Official, Presented by Sidetrack Theatre Company at Adelaide Highschool Hall - West Tce, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
Comedy, music and drama in a compelling story of three women, their families and their search for identity in modern Australia. A rare opportunity see this superb ensemble. -
LENIN LIMBO - WUTHERING HEIGHTS, Theatre
Official, Presented by Publicly Accountable Productions at Mezzanine Theatre, Living Arts Centre - Cnr North Tce and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
The live mini-series of the classic gothic tale featuring Cathy, Heathcliffe, Edgar and Nelly Dean. 18th Century with contemporary overlay with songs and Bronteana. Gothibilly! -
MILK AND HONEY, Theatre
Official, Presented by Henley Drama Group at Wesley Uniting Church Hall - Seaview Rd, Henley Beach as part of the 1988 Fringe
The Henley Drama Group present the outrageous comedy drama MILK AND HONEY. Join us as Basil, Babs, George and Delia take you into the world of contemporary British Farce. Writte... -
MISTERO BUFFO, Theatre
Official, Presented by London Theatre Workshop at Fringe Club Theatre - Cnr North Tce and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
Lenny Kuvner's world premiere of Mistero Buffo is an hilarious and provocative performance which commits grievous bodily harm on our most sacred institutions. Based on 12th cent... -
MOLLY BLOOM, Theatre
Official, Presented by Phoenix Contemporary Theatre Company at Little Theatre, Adelaide University - North Tce, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
Did women actually enjoy sex in 1904? Patricia Leventon stars as the Voluptuous Molly Bloom performing the final chapter of James Joyce's 'Ulysses'. -
MOTHER COURAGE, Theatre
Official, Presented by Yarts at Old Tram Barn - Cnr Victoria Square and Angas St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
An environmental experiment using Brecht's classic Mother Courage to explore the concept of survival in the desert. An updated version using sculpture and modern music with an ... -
MURRAS, Theatre
Official, Presented by Murras at Fringe Club Theatre - Cnr North Tce and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
Murras is the Pitjantjatjara word for 'Hands.' Written and Directed by Eva Johnson, MURRAS is a play based on an Aboriginal woman's struggle to preserve the spiritual and artist... -
MY FILIPPINA BRIDE, Theatre
Official, Presented by Opf at Red Shed Theatre - 255 Angas St, City as part of the 1988 Fringe
Opf is committed to anti-sexism and anti-racism and is not a bicentenary project. -
OFF THE HOOK, Theatre
Official, Presented by Spotlight Theatre Company at Old Drama Centre, Enfield Highschol - Grand Junction Rd, Enfield as part of the 1988 Fringe
Harold Spooks is sprung from prison to tell where he stashed the loot. Unfortunately the gang has sprung the wrong H. Spooks and he hasn't a clue where the money is. Harold is a... -
OLDER WOMEN - READY OR NOT, Theatre
Official, Presented by Louise Fanos and Lyn Aeriel at 6 Adelaide Womens Health Centres - From Cristies Beach to Port Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
Performances focus on issues and experiences facing older women, and are followed by workshops and discussion sessions. -
PEERS, TEARS AND NO CAREERS, Theatre
Official, Presented by Port Youth Theatre at The Parks Theatre Complex and at Troupe Theatre - Cowan st, Angle Park and Cnr Unley Rd and Oxford Tce, Unley as part of the 1988 Fringe
What happens to humour when your on unemployment benefits? Where's free entertainment? Where is safe? Who are friends and what's a family? The play is about the lives and surviv... -
PORNOGRAPHY OF PERFORMANCE, Theatre
Official, Presented by Sydney Front at Fringe Club Theatre - Cnr North Tce and Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1988 Fringe
A performance of two full length works. Waltz and John Laws/Sade will be brought together for the first time in a marathon of musical excess. -
PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING, Theatre
Official, Presented by Vixen and Vicqua Productions at John Edmund Theatre - 89 Halifax St, City as part of the 1988 Fringe
Therapist, prostitute, feminist and mistress - the whole gamut of emotions are presented by Helen Vicqua in a portrayal of the double standards towards sex in our society and a ...
