posted on 2001-01-01, 00:00authored byH Tran, T Nguyen, J Jacobs
A community theatre project, aimed at exploring the issues prevalent in the lives of young people in today's society. It encouraged an understanding of the arts and cultural activity in young Vietnamese people. It supported collaborations between professional artists and community members, to ensure that artistic and social value of community cultural development is widely accepted.
The story of Aussie Bia Om is set in the future Australia of 2010 in Australia's first Bia Om, an entertainment superstore for adults. The play follows the journey of Aussie Bia Om's owner, Bob Williams, his workers and customers. It is a tale of intrigue and betrayal which explores greed, exploitation and sexuality. It looks at a society driven by money, power and corruption.
History
Event
Melbourne Fringe Festival (Melbourne, Vic. : 2001)
Publisher
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Location
Trades Hall Theatre
Place of publication
Carlton, Vic.
Start date
2001-09-19
End date
2001-09-29
Notes
John Jacobs was primarily a performer (role of Bob Williams.), and did some writing for the show as well.