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'Thirteen Hundred Ashtrays tells the true story of Yang Li's journey from China to Australia via Malta, Hungary to Romania. Yang is a star of Chinese stage and screen, virtuoso actor, director, naughty boy, lover, Tiger Balm salesman, survivor and collector of ashtrays - thirteen hundred of them, each with a story. His journey is one of political upheaval, danger, great humour and search for peace. Thirteen Hundred Ashtrays uses the music of the Chinese stage, film, storytelling, song... and the remarkable talents of Yang Li himself.' (From http://www.perthfestival.com.au/festival/index.cfm/fuseaction/events.detail/pkEvent/101648) Sighted 13/4/04
Production Details
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First performed by Deckchair Theatre Company, Fremantle Arts Centre as part of the 2004 Perth International Arts Festival, 19 February - 13 March, 2004. Director: Angela Chaplin.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Odyssey Starts From Tiananmen
2004
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 23 February 2004; (p. 8)
— Review of Thirteen Hundred Ashtrays 2004 single work drama ; Live Acts on Stage 1996 single work drama
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Odyssey Starts From Tiananmen
2004
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 23 February 2004; (p. 8)
— Review of Thirteen Hundred Ashtrays 2004 single work drama ; Live Acts on Stage 1996 single work drama
Last amended 20 Apr 2004 15:45:12
