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In the late eighteenth century, the Dutch anatomist, Frederick Ruysch, donated his collection of over two thousand body parts to Peter the Great of Russia, for his museum of curiosities. Some of the items were described as 'tableaus, made from human tissue, for the purposes of moral instruction.' Ruysch's collection is still housed in St Petersburg.
Notes
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Adapted from the radio play of the same name.
Production Details
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Commissioned by Vitalstatistix in late 1999 and first performed by Vitalstatistix at the Queen's Theatre, Adelaide, 3 - 22 September 2002
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Enquiring Minds
2002
single work
review
— Appears in: The Adelaide Review , January no. 220 2002; (p. 22)
— Review of The Anatomy Lesson of Doctor Ruysch 1999 single work musical theatre -
Now Kids Don't Try This at Home
2002
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 13 September 2002; (p. 16)
— Review of The Anatomy Lesson of Doctor Ruysch 1999 single work musical theatre
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Now Kids Don't Try This at Home
2002
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 13 September 2002; (p. 16)
— Review of The Anatomy Lesson of Doctor Ruysch 1999 single work musical theatre -
Enquiring Minds
2002
single work
review
— Appears in: The Adelaide Review , January no. 220 2002; (p. 22)
— Review of The Anatomy Lesson of Doctor Ruysch 1999 single work musical theatre
Awards
- 2003 winner AWGIE Awards — Music Theatre
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Amsterdam,
cNetherlands,cWestern Europe, Europe,
- 1600-1699
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