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Issue Details: First known date: 2007... 2007 The Gates of Egypt
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'Clarice has recently buried her husband, and now she wants to visit Egypt. Her daughter is appalled and her son-in-law is scathing, but as the violence in the Middle East escalates, Clarice might just find what she wants most of all amongst the ruins of ancient Egypt.

'Written in the heat of the latest Israel-Lebanon conflict, The Gates of Egypt is Stephen Sewell's impassioned examination of peace and vengeance. Part satire, part elegy, it cuts between suburban Australia and the muezzin calls of the Middle East. While Clarice travels back to the cradle of history, at home her children struggle with their own ability to love and forgive. The Gates of Egypt is a determined search for a way out of the mire of attack and counter-attack.'

Source: Belvoir St Theatre website, http://www.belvoir.com.au/
Sighted: 01/02/2007

Production Details

  • 3 February to 11 March 2007. Season directed by Kate Gaul.

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First known date: 2007
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Works about this Work

Revelations in Search for Ancient Truths John McCallum , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 12 February 2007; (p. 18)
— Review of The Gates of Egypt Stephen Sewell , 2007 single work drama
Dying to Find a Bit of Peace Jason Blake , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 11 February 2007; (p. 22)
— Review of The Gates of Egypt Stephen Sewell , 2007 single work drama
Love Builds a Bridge between Disparate Worlds Bryce Hallett , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 9 February 2007; (p. 13)
— Review of The Gates of Egypt Stephen Sewell , 2007 single work drama
Humanity Lights Up a Heart of Darkness Clare Morgan , 2007 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 1 February 2007; (p. 16)
Love Builds a Bridge between Disparate Worlds Bryce Hallett , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 9 February 2007; (p. 13)
— Review of The Gates of Egypt Stephen Sewell , 2007 single work drama
Dying to Find a Bit of Peace Jason Blake , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 11 February 2007; (p. 22)
— Review of The Gates of Egypt Stephen Sewell , 2007 single work drama
Revelations in Search for Ancient Truths John McCallum , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 12 February 2007; (p. 18)
— Review of The Gates of Egypt Stephen Sewell , 2007 single work drama
Humanity Lights Up a Heart of Darkness Clare Morgan , 2007 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 1 February 2007; (p. 16)
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Last amended 1 Feb 2007 15:20:55
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    Egypt,
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    North Africa, Africa,
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    Australia,
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