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'A new Australian play for the adventurous aged 8 to 108
'When Aleksander journeys to the hallowed city of Robotika he is captivated by the technological marvels of the Steam Age. Lured by the promise of a life of leisure, the people have been liberated from work by the box-headed Industrials.
'But all is not as it seems.
'Join Drop Bear Theatre for this original steam-punk adventure where childhood curiosity and friendship prevail in a troubling world. On stage, history is fused with futuristic fantasy to explore issues of trust, racism, globalisation and humanity.' (Source: Drop Bear Theatre website)
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Steampunk Note: This work contains makes deliberate use of steampunk-style steam-technology in a fantastical world.
Production Details
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Performed 1 - 9 July 2011 at the Seymour Centre, University of Sydney.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Friendship Forged against the Odds in Robot World
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 5 July 2011; (p. 10)
— Review of Aleksander and the Robot Maid 2011 single work drama
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Friendship Forged against the Odds in Robot World
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 5 July 2011; (p. 10)
— Review of Aleksander and the Robot Maid 2011 single work drama
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