Uprising single work   drama  
Issue Details: First known date: 2016... 2016 Uprising
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'A group of young students taking radical action: rescuing a young asylum seeker, then hiding her from the authorities.' (Source: Monash University website)

Production Details

  • First performed at The Coopers Malthouse, The Tower Theatre, Southbank from 27 October to 5 November

    Director: Susie Dee

    Designed and performed by the graduating students of the Monash Centre for Theatre and Performance.


    Produced by The Tasmanian Theatre Company and UpStart Theatre in association with Drill and Hobart Youth ARC, 19-29 September 2018 at Moonah Arts Centre.

    Director: Christine Best.

    Cast: Katie Robertson and up to 20 emerging performers.

    Choreographer: Angela Barnard.

    Lighting Designer: Max Ford.

    Composer/Audio Designer: Heath Brown.

    Stage Manager: Adam (Gus) Powers.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Short Stories Delve into Student Issues Anne-Marie Peard , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 31 October 2016; (p. 24)

— Review of Uprising Patricia Cornelius , Melissa Reeves , 2016 single work drama
Uprising Review : Snapshots of Issues in the News Anne-Marie Peard , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 30 October 2016;

— Review of Uprising Patricia Cornelius , Melissa Reeves , 2016 single work drama

'In Uprising, young adults find the conviction, anger or argument to care enough to protest or take action.'

'Presented in partnership with Malthouse Theatre, it's a collaboration by third-year students from the Monash Centre for Theatre and Performance, director Susie Dee and playwrights Patricia Cornelius (Shit, Savages) and Melissa Reeves (The Spook, Furious Mattress). ...'

Uprising Review : Snapshots of Issues in the News Anne-Marie Peard , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 30 October 2016;

— Review of Uprising Patricia Cornelius , Melissa Reeves , 2016 single work drama

'In Uprising, young adults find the conviction, anger or argument to care enough to protest or take action.'

'Presented in partnership with Malthouse Theatre, it's a collaboration by third-year students from the Monash Centre for Theatre and Performance, director Susie Dee and playwrights Patricia Cornelius (Shit, Savages) and Melissa Reeves (The Spook, Furious Mattress). ...'

Short Stories Delve into Student Issues Anne-Marie Peard , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 31 October 2016; (p. 24)

— Review of Uprising Patricia Cornelius , Melissa Reeves , 2016 single work drama

Awards

2017 nominated AWGIE Awards Stage Award Community Theatre
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