Leah

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Event Leah
Venue The Opera House (1977-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand Festival 2002
First Date 13 March 2002
Opening Date 13 March 2002
Last Date 17 March 2002
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Women hold most of the constitutional positions of power in New Zealand. Leah, a provocative and entertaining interpretation of Shakespeare's King Lear, both reflects this unique situation and brings the play into a sexual and political context that will resonate in contemporary New Zealand.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Simon Bennett Adaptor
Geraldine Brophy Adaptor
Victoria Kelly Composer
Tracey Collins Costume Designer
Mark McEntyre Designer
Simon Bennett Director
Bryan Caldwell Lighting Designer
William Shakespeare Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme New Zealand Festival 2002 programme
Event Identifier 157903
Dataset AusStage