Mary-Jane O'Reilly

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Contributor Mary-Jane O'Reilly
Gender Female
Functions Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer, Director
Notes Member RNZB 1969. In 1977, co-founded Limbs dance Company with Chris Jannides - sole artistic director from 1980. Resigned from Limbs in 1986. Interview: 'My Sunday', Sunday Star Times Magazine, 28 april 2019, pages 18 - 19.
Events
  • In Flagrante, Trust Bank Theatre, South Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand, 22 March 2014
  • Tempo Dance Festival 2011, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 30 September 2011
  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993
  • A4 - Adam and Eve Revisited, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 18 March 1992
  • A4, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 March 1992
  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991
  • Jean: The ballet of Jean Batten, Theatre Royal, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, 19 April 1990
  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984
  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982
  • After the Rain, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, 1981
  • The Australian Dance Festival, Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW, 3 November 1979

Choreographer

  • In Flagrante, Trust Bank Theatre, South Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand, 22 March 2014
  • Tempo Dance Festival 2011, Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 30 September 2011
  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993
  • A4 - Adam and Eve Revisited, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 18 March 1992
  • A4, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 March 1992
  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991
  • Jean: The ballet of Jean Batten, Theatre Royal, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, 19 April 1990
  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984
  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982
  • The Australian Dance Festival, Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW, 3 November 1979

Dancer

  • A4, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 March 1992
  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984
  • After the Rain, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, 1981

Artistic Director

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Director

  • In Flagrante, Trust Bank Theatre, South Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand, 22 March 2014

Mark Baldwin - Dancer

  • A4 - Adam and Eve Revisited, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 18 March 1992
  • A4, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 March 1992
  • After the Rain, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, 1981

Mark Adams - Mask Maker, Puppet Maker

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Mele Ah-Sam - Actor

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Rose Beauchamp - Puppeteer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Sean Coyle - Sound Operator/Engineer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Paul Cullen - Puppet Maker

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Mark Dashper - Musician

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Sefa Enari - Dancer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Mesepa Eruera - Costume Designer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

David Fane - Actor

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Selina Forsyth - Designer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Helen Fuller - Costume Designer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Sarah Hunter - Publicist

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Erolia Ifopo - Dancer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Andrew Iosefa - Actor

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Shimpal Lelisi - Actor

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Vela Manusaute - Actor

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Dave McCracken - Set and/or Property Maker

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Felicity Molloy - Dancer

  • A4 - Adam and Eve Revisited, Maidment Theatre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 18 March 1992
  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Mishelle Muagututi'a - Dancer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Nina Muller - Costume Designer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Kilda Northcott - Dancer

John Parker - Designer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Michael Parmenter - Choreographer, Dancer

Kerry Robertson - Graphic Designer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Taiaroa Royal - Dancer

Justine Simei-Barton - Director

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Paul Simei-Barton - Graphic Designer, Playwright

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Suzanne Tamaki - Costume Designer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Aaron Taouma - Lighting Operator/Technician

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Pita Taouma - Cultural Advisor

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Aynsley Tapuvae - Dancer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Helen Todd - Lighting Designer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Susan Trainor - Dancer

  • Jean: The ballet of Jean Batten, Theatre Royal, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, 19 April 1990
  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Misa Tupou - Dancer

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

Helen Winchester - Dancer

Anne Anderson - Dancer

Laurie Anderson - Composer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Medhi Angot - Dancer

Mecaela Baird - Dancer

Adrian Batchelor - Dancer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Jonathan Besser - Musician

Julia Blaikie - Choreographer

Jack Body - Composer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Thomas Bradley - Dancer

Glenn Branca - Composer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Kim Broad - Dancer

Warwick Broadhead - Costume Designer

  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991

Louise Potiki Bryant - Choreographer, Dancer

Brian Carbee - Choreographer

  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991

Christopher Cavill - Dancer

Sherril Cooper - Dancer

Paul Craven - Lighting Designer

Stephen Crowcroft - Lighting Designer

Lisa Densem - Costume Designer

  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991

Penny Dodd - Musical Director

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Warren Douglas - Dancer

Louise Duffell - Costume Designer

  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991

Frances Edmond - Actor

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Kristian Fredrikson - Designer

Chung Fu Chang - Dancer

Edna Gardiner - Costume Designer

  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991

Graeme Gash - Composer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Anneliese Gilberd - Dancer

Kerry-Anne Gilberd - Dancer

Georgie Goate - Performer

  • In Flagrante, Trust Bank Theatre, South Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand, 22 March 2014

Justin Haiu - Dancer

George Henare - Actor

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Philip Holder - Actor

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Ruth Hopkins - Dancer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Chris Jannides - Choreographer

Richard Jeziorny - Designer

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Leonie Kaywood - Dancer

Dimitri Kleioris - Dancer

Eric Languet - Dancer

Pauline Laws - Wardrobe Assistant

Bill le Marquand - Actor

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Sarah Major - Dancer

  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991

Debra McCulloch - Dancer

Stephen McCurdy - Musician

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Molly McDowall - Performer

  • In Flagrante, Trust Bank Theatre, South Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand, 22 March 2014

Don McGlashan - Composer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Brendon Meek - Dancer

Taane Mete - Dancer

Brando Miranda - Dancer

Barry Moreland - Choreographer

Huw Morgan - Dancer

Ian Mune - Director, Playwright

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Moana Nepia - Dancer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Kilian O'Callaghan - Dancer

Lee Patrice - Dancer

Susan Peacock - Dancer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Wilson Picket - Composer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Stephen Piper - Lighting Designer

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Wendy Preston - Dancer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Rex Reid - Choreographer

Ursula Robb - Dancer

Vivencio Samblaceno - Dancer

Peter Sears - Dancer

Diana Shand - Dancer

Ruby Shang - Choreographer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Andrew Shiner - Dancer

Milly Small - Composer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

William Southgate - Conductor

Igor Stravinsky - Composer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Deidre Tarrant - Choreographer

  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991

Philippa Teeling - Actor

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Carl Tolentino - Dancer

Jon Trimmer - Dancer

Lani John Tupu - Actor

  • Dracula, Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand, 26 June 1982

Elizabeth Whiting - Designer

  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991

Elizabeth Wilson - Costume Designer

  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991

Shona Wilson - Dancer

  • A4, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 March 1992

Douglas Wright - Choreographer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Ivan Zagni - Composer

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Limbs Dance Company

Pacific Theatre

  • The Contest, Watershed Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 1993
  • The Contest, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 September 1993

ADT Securitas

  • A4, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 March 1992

Australian Dance Theatre

Festival of Sydney

  • Limbs, University of Sydney, Footbridge Theatre, Camperdown, NSW, 18 January 1984

Footnote Dance Company

  • Up Up and Away, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 4 September 1991

New Zealand International Festival of the Arts

  • A4, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 March 1992

Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand

  • A4, Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand, 1 March 1992

The Australian Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

West Australian Ballet

Works
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Contributor Identifier 408790