The Duchess of Malfi

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Event The Duchess of Malfi
Venue Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber (The Edge), Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 2005
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Jacobean revenge tragedy….The stage will be covered in volcanic black sand which sticks to the actors, representing the darkness which lurks inside their characters' souls….
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragedy
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Benjamin Farry Actor Ferdinand
Sophia Hawthorne Actor Duchess of Malfi
Michael Hurst Actor Bosola
Robyn Malcolm Actor Cariola/Julia
Cameron Rhodes Actor Cardinal
Matt Wilson Actor Antonio
Elizabeth Whiting Costume Designer
Colin McColl Director
Tony Rabbit Lighting Designer
John Gibson Musician
John Webster Playwright
Tony Rabbit Set Designer
Text Nationality England
Further Information Named by Listener critic Natasha Hay as the 'boldest production' of the year in Auckland, with inspired and challenging moments. Also best design (Tony Rabbit), and a mention of costumes and music, plus another great performance from Michael Hurst - best actor for The Goat. (24/12/05).
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 187839