Travesties

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Event Travesties
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 2 March 1977
Last Date 16 May 1977
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Minor consulate official Henry Carr meets James Joyce and Tristan Tzara and Lenin in Zurich, and they take part in a production of The Importance of Being Earnest.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Banas Actor Lenin
Jean Betts Actor Nadezhda Krupskaya
Stuart Devenie Actor Henry Carr
Colin McColl Actor James Joyce
Ginette McDonald Actor Cecily
Lloyd Scott Actor Tristan Tzara
Alex Trousdell Actor Bennett
Susan Wilson Actor Gwendolen Carr
Raymond Boyce Designer
Anthony Taylor Director
Joy Caplin Graphic Designer
Rex Gilfillan Lighting Designer
Richard Clarke Lighting Operator/Technician
Stephen McCurdy Musician
Stephen McCurdy Photographer
Tom Stoppard Playwright
Douglas Simpson Set and/or Property Maker
Alyson Baker Stage Manager
Jacquie Hardinge Technical Director
Lizzie Lee Richards Wardrobe Mistress
Works
Text Nationality Czech Republic
England
Further Information This was Anthony Taylor's debut production at Downstage as Artistic Director. Music compiled, arranged and played by Stephen McCurdy. Original closing date 2 April 1977 - season extended.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 186093