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y separately published work icon The Messenger : The Play single work   drama  
Note: Adapted from the novel The Messenger by Marcus Zusak.
Issue Details: First known date: 2008... 2008 The Messenger : The Play
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'Meet Ed Kennedy - underage cabdriver, pathetic cardplayer, and useless at romance. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence, until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery. That's when the first Ace arrives. That's when Ed becomes the messenger...

'The Messenger is a darkly humorous, thought provoking and moving story that reminds us how difficult it is to find our place in the world.'

Production Details

  • First produced at the Canberra Youth Theatre, Gorman House Arts Centre, Braddon, Australian Capital Territory, 26 November 2008. Directed by Pip Buining.

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First known date: 2008
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y separately published work icon The Messenger Markus Zusak , Sydney City : Pan , 2002 Z985074 2002 single work novel young adult Meet Ed Kennedy - cab-driving prodigy, pathetic card player and useless at sex. He lives in a suburban shack, shares coffee with his dog, the Doorman, and is in nervous-love with Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence - until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery. - back cover
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Review of The Messenger Peter Wilkins , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Lowdown , December vol. 30 no. 6 2008; (p. 40)
— Review of The Messenger : The Play Ross Mueller , 2008 single work drama
State by State : ACT Estelle Muspratt , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: Lowdown , April vol. 30 no. 2 2008; (p. 28-29)

Provides an overview of news, events, opportunities and industry information for young people in the performing arts in the ACT during 2008.

Canberra Youth theatre Estelle Muspratt , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: Lowdown , October vol. 30 no. 5 2008; (p. 22)
Superb Production, Outstanding Performances - This is Youth Theatre at its Best Peter Wilkins , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 29 November 2008; (p. 17)
— Review of The Messenger : The Play Ross Mueller , 2008 single work drama
Hard Grips in Choices of Life Philip O'Brien , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 24 November 2008; (p. 9)
Superb Production, Outstanding Performances - This is Youth Theatre at its Best Peter Wilkins , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 29 November 2008; (p. 17)
— Review of The Messenger : The Play Ross Mueller , 2008 single work drama
Review of The Messenger Peter Wilkins , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Lowdown , December vol. 30 no. 6 2008; (p. 40)
— Review of The Messenger : The Play Ross Mueller , 2008 single work drama
Hard Grips in Choices of Life Philip O'Brien , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 24 November 2008; (p. 9)
Canberra Youth theatre Estelle Muspratt , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: Lowdown , October vol. 30 no. 5 2008; (p. 22)
State by State : ACT Estelle Muspratt , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: Lowdown , April vol. 30 no. 2 2008; (p. 28-29)

Provides an overview of news, events, opportunities and industry information for young people in the performing arts in the ACT during 2008.

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