 Event |
Savages
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| Venue |
Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand |
| First Date |
27 April 1978 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
Hampton was inspired to write this play by a newspaper article titled 'Genocide' by Norman Lewis in the Sunday Times Colour Magazine, published on 23 February 1969. This article dealt with the systematic extermination of Brazil's Indians ranging from the 16th century to the present day. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
|
| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
England
|
| Further Information |
Play premiered at London's Royal Court in 1973.
|
| Event Status |
Completed
|
| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
187553 |
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