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Faces in the Street : A Story of the 1912 Brisbane General Strike : A Play
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43 scenes
Faces in the Street : A Story of the 1912 Brisbane General Strike : A Play
single work
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43 scenes
Issue Details:
First known date:
1983...
1983
Faces in the Street : A Story of the 1912 Brisbane General Strike : A Play
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'Faces in the Street is based on events of the 1912 Brisbane General Strike. With a mixture of historical and composite fictional characters, it presents the stark contrast between the aspirations of labour and those of capital. The play also explores the more enduring and complex divisions within the labour camp itself and traces the effect of the labour movement experience on the lives of individuals.' End paper.
Notes
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Introduction by Author (pp.5-8): 'During the production of Faces In The Street, I began to develop the idea of a trilogy of plays based on recurring themes in the history of the labour movement in Queensland. The three plays were written over a period of eight years and are now all published by Playlab Press.' Errol O'Neill, Brisbane, September 1993.
Production Details
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Commissioned by La Boite Theatre and Warana Festival, produced by La Boite Theatre, Brisbane, 16 September 1983.
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Subjects:
- Brisbane, Queensland,
Settings:
- Brisbane, Queensland,
- 1912
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