King and Country

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Event King and Country
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand International Arts Festival 2006
First Date 24 February 2006
Opening Date 24 February 2006
Last Date 1 March 2006
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description King and Country is a powerful and evocative drama based on the personal accounts of New Zealanders during World War 1. Stories of Māori and Pakeha soldiers, nurses and civilians are interwoven with treasured New Zealand war songs and hymns sung to the accompaniment of a live brass band. Written and directed by the Chapman Tripp Theatre Award-winning team of Dave Armstrong (Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby, Niu Silo) and Conrad Newport (Niu Sila), King and Country was originally inspired by correspondence written by Armstrong’s grandfather during WW1. King and Country offers the chance to make a connection with this highly significant chapter in our nation’s history.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Music
Storytelling
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Conrad Newport Director
Caroline Armstrong Producer
Dave Armstrong Writer
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme 2006 New Zealand International Arts Festival programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 156167