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Issue Details: First known date: 1986... 1986 Emerald City
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      1986 .
      Extent: 82 leavesp.
      (Manuscript) assertion
      Note/s:
      • Typescript.
      • Includes ms emmendations and insertions.
      Series: The Hanger Collection of Australian Playscripts series - publisher

      A collection in the Fryer Library at The University of Queensland of manuscript film and play scripts.

      Holdings

      Held at: University of Queensland University of Queensland Library Fryer Library
      Local Id: H2381
    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Currency Press ; Hole in the Wall Theatre , 1987 .
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      Extent: xii, 75p.p.
      Description: illus.
      Reprinted: 1987 May with ISBN 0868191701
      ISBN: 0868191744
      Series: Currency Plays Currency Press (publisher), series - publisher Current Theatre Series Currency Press (publisher), 1983- series - publisher 'Current Theatre Series consists of Australian plays published with the program inserted and sold during theatre seasons. The aim of the series is to promote and encourage new dramatic writing and make it accessible to theatregoers and the public. The text is presented at the first day of rehearsal and does not contain changes which the author may choose to make after the play has commenced its present season - these will be incorporated into any new edition published by Currency.' Currency Press.
    • New York (City), New York (State),
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      United States of America (USA),
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      Americas,      :       Samuel French ,       1987 .
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      Alternative title: Emerald City : a play in two acts
      Extent: 109p.
      ISBN: 0573691045
      Series: French's Acting Editions series - publisher
Alternative title: One Night in Emerald City
Notes:

'For this world first charity event presented by the CorriLee Foundation, David Williamson is recreating his 1987 classic Emerald City with a 2010 adaptation commenting on current affairs, politics and popular culture.

'In this unique reading of the play, One Night In Emerald City for one night only eleven notable celebrities from a variety of backgrounds take the stage, each of whom will be supporting a charity of their choice.'

Source: Sydney Theatre Company website, http://www.sydneytheatre.org.au/
Sighted: 15/06/2010

Notes:
Produced at the Sydney Theatre Company, 18 July 2010. Director: Jonathan Biggins, cast members include: Robin Nevin, Ian Thorpe, John Singleton, Sally Singleton, Mikey Robins, Fiona O'Loughlin, Lucy Bell, David Field and Brendan 'Jonesy' Jones.
Notes:
Subsequently produced Noosa, Queensland, 26 November 2010, with a cast of persons of note including Robyn Nevin, Felix Williamson, Ita Buttrose, Lucy Bell, Daniel MacPherson, Mikey Robins, Paula Duncan, Ian Roberts, David Field, Bob Ansett, Jim Berardo, Xanthe Coward and Sammy Power.
Notes:

A 2011 adaptation produced at the Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne, 1 June 2011 with a cast of thirteen persons of note taking roles while supporting a charity of their choice. Directed by Glenn Hazeldine.

Source One Night in Emerald City website, onenight.org.au (sighted 06/06/2011)

      2010 .
Subjects:
Settings:
  • Melbourne, Victoria,
  • Sydney, New South Wales,
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