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LITTLE HITLER'S ODE TO AN AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD
by Maxine Mellor
There's a Russian bride, a war veteran, a Reverend, and a cowboy - all little Hitlers - and one Austrian Bentwood chair. See them live and see them die. Only one will be left standing: simple, sturdy, lasting.
LITTLE HITLER'S ODE TO AN AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD is a short, fast and loud play that exposes the poor craftsmanship of mankind and the futility of a feisty life.
...Because sometimes a chair is more lasting than us all.
'...a delirious piece of absurdist theatre, a one-hour lunatic presentation with more surprises than a wet knife in a socket. Surreal, hilarious, depraved and delightful, LITTLE HITLER'S ODE is something very special and hands-down the most original piece of theatre you're likely to see this year.' Toni Bartlett, Time Off Magazine, June 15, 2005
| Style | Absurdist black comedy, Brechtian vignettes |
| Length | 55 minutes |
| Cast | 2 female, 2 male |
| Cast age | 16 to 18, 18+ |
| Audience age | young adult, adult |
| Publisher | Australian Script Centre |
Awards:
Winner of the 2003 Queensland Theatre Co Young Playwrights' Program
