The Pohutukawa Tree

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Event The Pohutukawa Tree
Venue Anderson's Theatre Restaurant, Hamilton, New Zealand
First Date 26 April 1979
Last Date 19 May 1979
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Set in 1947, The Pohutukawa Tree tells the story of Aroha Mataira who lives on the land her ancestors fought for at Te Parenga. As her Pākehā neighbours struggle to understand her ties with the land, her children's actions cause her shame and disgrace and a dying pohutukawa tree becomes a symbol of her despair.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Jim Cashford Actor Dr Lomas
Cynthia Clifford Actor Mrs Atkinson
Bill Irvine Actor Rev. Mr Sedgwick
Ronn Kjestrup Actor Bartender
Tui Marshall Actor Aroha
Joanna Paul Actor Queenie
Morehu Solomon Actor Johnny
John Thynne Actor Mr Atkinson
Alice Davies Director
Bruce Mason Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 185819