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Issue Details: First known date: 2013... 2013 The Bull, The Moon and the Coronet of Stars
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'Alone in the museum, in the dark, Marion unravels a ball of string so Michael can venture into a mystery. In recent weeks, strange stirrings have haunted the ancient relics and rumours of a monster abound. Michael finds his way back to her and to an impossible situation.

'Marion flees and finds herself the prim centre of an over-sexed septuagenarian art group at a seaside resort. Here, Marion is infuriated by Mark, a wayward sommelier with an eye for the ladies, determined to disrupt her lessons and her life.

'Whimsical, sensual and charmingly humorous, 'The Bull, the Moon and the Coronet of Stars' is a love story of mythic proportions. It will lure you into an orgy of antiquity, cupcakes and beachside frivolity.

'Award-winning playwright Van Badham is joined by Griffin Associate Director Lee Lewis ('Silent Disco', 'A Hoax') for this delightfully debaucherous fairytale for adults.'

Source: Griffin Theatre Company.

Production Details

  • Performed by Griffith Theatre Company at SBW Stables Theatre, Kings Cross, 10 May - 8 June 2013.

    Co-produced with HotHouse Theatre and Merrigong Theatre Company.

    Director: Lee Lewis.

    Designer: Anna Tregloan.

    Lighting Designer: Verity Hampson.

    Sound Designer/Composer: Steve Francis.

    With Silvia Colloca and Matt Zeremes.


    Presented by the Hive Collective and Metro Arts at Metro Arts, 17 - 27 February 2021.

    Director: Heidi Manché.

    Designer: Sarah Winter.

    LX Designer: Christine Felmingham.

    Musician/Composer: Shenzo Gregorio.

    Cast: Sarah Ogden and Rob Pensalfini.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 2013
    • Strawberry Hills, Inner Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales,: Currency Press , 2013 .
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      Extent: 64p.
      Note/s:
      • Published: 1st May 2013
      ISBN: 9780868199726
      Series: 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.

Works about this Work

Mythical Maze Sets Stage for a Modern Web of Sexual Intrigue Jason Blake , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 10 May 2013; (p. 35)

— Review of The Bull, The Moon and the Coronet of Stars Vanessa Badham , 2013 single work drama
Funny, Uplifting Play a Love Letter to Language and Mythology Deborah Jones , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 25 April 2013; (p. 14)

— Review of The Bull, The Moon and the Coronet of Stars Vanessa Badham , 2013 single work drama
Laws of Attraction Paint a Picture of Love, Heartbreak and a Little Greek Mythology Steve Dow , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 19 April 2013; (p. 35)

— Review of The Bull, The Moon and the Coronet of Stars Vanessa Badham , 2013 single work drama
The Goddess of Love Darryn King , 2013 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 May 2013; (p. 5)
Griffin's Artistic Director Kenn to Leave a Strong Impression Clare Morgan , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 4 September 2012; (p. 9)
Laws of Attraction Paint a Picture of Love, Heartbreak and a Little Greek Mythology Steve Dow , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 19 April 2013; (p. 35)

— Review of The Bull, The Moon and the Coronet of Stars Vanessa Badham , 2013 single work drama
Funny, Uplifting Play a Love Letter to Language and Mythology Deborah Jones , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 25 April 2013; (p. 14)

— Review of The Bull, The Moon and the Coronet of Stars Vanessa Badham , 2013 single work drama
Mythical Maze Sets Stage for a Modern Web of Sexual Intrigue Jason Blake , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 10 May 2013; (p. 35)

— Review of The Bull, The Moon and the Coronet of Stars Vanessa Badham , 2013 single work drama
Griffin's Artistic Director Kenn to Leave a Strong Impression Clare Morgan , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 4 September 2012; (p. 9)
The Goddess of Love Darryn King , 2013 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 May 2013; (p. 5)
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