Dr Buller's Birds - Survival of the Fittest

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Event Dr Buller's Birds - Survival of the Fittest
Venue Circa Theatre (1994-), Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand International Arts Festival 2006
First Date 25 February 2006
Opening Date 25 February 2006
Last Date 19 March 2006
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description A vivid account of the clashes between Empire and Nature in the 19th century, Dr Buller’s Birds unfolds on the shores of Lake Papaitonga as two old friends meet to close some weighty business. Walter Bullet, ornithologist and intimidating barrister, prepares one last specimen as he awaits ailing war hero Te Keepa Rangihiwinui. With a haunting cinematic soundscape and a set developed with the support of Weta Workshop, Nick Blake’s stunning theatrical version of a moment in our nation’s history paints a landscape in crisis, where only the fittest survive and the huia is a helpless casualty. Is nature any safer with us?
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Peter Hambleton Actor Dr. Buller
Wi Kuki Kaa Actor Te Keepa Rangihiwinui (passed away before production date)
Rāwiri Paratene Actor Te Keepa Rangihiwinui (took over Wi Kuki Kaa's role)
Nick Blake Director
Martyn Roberts Lighting Designer
Andrew Brettell Projection Designer
Matt Lambourn Sound Designer
Nick Blake Writer
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Wi Kuki Kaa passed away before performance date.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme 2006 New Zealand International Arts Festival programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 156165