Shimada (play)
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Written byJill Shearer
Directed bySimon Phillips
Date premieredApril 22, 1987
Place premieredRussell St Theatre, Melbourne
| Shimada | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Jill Shearer |
| Directed by | Simon Phillips |
| Date premiered | April 22, 1987 |
| Place premiered | Russell St Theatre, Melbourne |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | relations with Japan |
| Genre | drama |
Shimada is a 1987 Australian play by Jill Shearer.[1] Melbourne Theatre Company debuted the play at the Russell Street Theatre in 1987.[2]
It was a rare Australian play to be performed on Broadway, featuring a cast that included Ben Gazzara. The 1992 Broadway production ran for four performances at the Broadhurst Theatre.
The play was given a reading in Melbourne in 1986 and made its professional debut the following year.
The play was picked up for production on Broadway in 1992 and given a strong cast including Ben Gazzara, Ellen Burstyn, Mako and Estelle Parsons, and a budget of $1.5 million. Despite successful previews, reviews were hostile and the show closed after four performances.[3]