Production still for "Earthly Paradise". L-R: Nadia Kostich as Lesbia, Ezra Bix as Esmond. Photographer: Jeff Busby
Earthly Paradise
08 June 1991 – 29 June 1991 Beckett Theatre
Playbox Theatre Company,
New Writing Theatre Musical World Premiere
Earthly Paradise tells the story of the life of writer Lesbia Harford. A passionate and idealist rebel and one of Melbourne University's first female law graduates, Lesbia Harford was inspired by socialism, to fight for a just and vital society. Denying her wealthy background, she worked in a clothing factory and became a trade union organiser. Through poetry, song and monologue, this piece of music theatre portrays a woman before her time.
Cast
Creatives
Director, Designer
Playwright
Lighting Designer
Administrator, Theatre Manager, Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary
Musician, Composer
Musician
Sound Operator/Engineer
Stage Manager
Production Manager
General Manager