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'The Eisteddfod explores the nostalgic childhood world of orphaned siblings Abalone and his sister, Gerture. They are inseparable and love to play games together. Abalone's passion for amateur dramatics is a growing obsession, however Gertrude's interest in the imaginary worlds they create to stave off boredom is beginning to wane. But there is one final role-playing game Abalone thinks will bring his sister around and be sure to win him the ultimate prize - that first place ribbon at the Eisteddfod, with their rendition of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.'
Source: Black Swan Theatre Company (2017 season).
Production Details
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First performed by Stuck Pigs Squealing at The Storeroom, First floor, Parkview Hotel Corner of Scotchmer Street and St Georges Road, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, 25 June - 11 July 2004.
Director: Chris Kohn.
Produced by Black Swan Theatre Company at Studio Underground, 22 June to 9 July 2017.
Director: Jeffrey Jay Fowler.
Cast includes Natalie Holmwood and Brendan Ewing.
Also played at the New York International Fringe Festival (pre-2017: details unconfirmed).
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Out of the Box
2011
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Monthly , August no. 70 2011; (p. 50-52) -
Where Fear Meets Frolic
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 9-10 June 2007; (p. 19)
— Review of The Eisteddfod 2004 single work drama -
Cat's Cradle of Intrigue
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 10 June 2007; (p. 21)
— Review of The Eisteddfod 2004 single work drama -
Actors Give Birth to a Twisted Siblings Plot
2007
single work
column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 3 June 2007; (p. 21) -
An Interview with Chris Kohn
Nicholas Birns
(interviewer),
2006
single work
interview
— Appears in: Antipodes , June vol. 20 no. 1 2006; (p. 88-91)
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On the Dark Side of the Dollhouse
2004
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 29 June 2004; (p. 14)
— Review of The Eisteddfod 2004 single work drama -
Truly, These Pigs Do Fly
2004
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 25 June 2004; (p. 8)
— Review of The Eisteddfod 2004 single work drama -
Cat's Cradle of Intrigue
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 10 June 2007; (p. 21)
— Review of The Eisteddfod 2004 single work drama -
Where Fear Meets Frolic
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 9-10 June 2007; (p. 19)
— Review of The Eisteddfod 2004 single work drama -
Welcome to Lallyland : Introducing the Plays of Lally Katz as Magical Feminism
2005
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Australasian Drama Studies , October no. 47 2005; (p. 73-88) -
An Interview with Chris Kohn
Nicholas Birns
(interviewer),
2006
single work
interview
— Appears in: Antipodes , June vol. 20 no. 1 2006; (p. 88-91) -
Actors Give Birth to a Twisted Siblings Plot
2007
single work
column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 3 June 2007; (p. 21) -
Out of the Box
2011
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Monthly , August no. 70 2011; (p. 50-52)