The Private War of Corporal Cooper

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Event The Private War of Corporal Cooper
Venue Allen Hall Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Lunchtime Theatre; Dunedin Writers' Week
First Date 11 April 1991
Last Date 12 April 1991
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Training Schools/Colleges
World Premiere Yes
Description A series of interlinked monologues representing correspondence between a nun in a convent in Dunedin and a soldier on the front line in World War I. Sister Bartholemew is a nun who knits socks for WW1 NZ soldiers. In one pair she leaves her name and address, and a correspondence ensues when Corporal Johnny Cooper replies.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Monologue
Subjects Relationships
Religion
War
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Rachel Campbell Actor Sister Mary Bartholomew
Simon O'Connor Actor Corporal Johnny Cooper
Katy Bannister Assistant Producer
Lisa Warrington Director
Michael Algar Lighting Designer
John Broughton Playwright
Amelia Gain Stage Manager
Susan Douglas Technician
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information A script commission for the Lunchtime Theatre programme.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 187160