Tzigane

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Event Tzigane
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 11 June 1996
Last Date 13 July 1996
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Separated from her family and career in Romania, Thea Costea attempts to live her life through her children. Thea suddenly calls the family together for the first time in years. The result is explosive. A passionate, funny and deeply moving story of a Romanian family in New Zealand. Best NZ play, 1996 Chapmann Tripp Awards.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Migration
Rugby
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Geraldine Brophy Actor Lisa Helexes
Desmond Kelly Actor George Costea
K C Kelly Actor Basil Helexes
Dorothy McKegg Actor Thea Costea
Jim Moriarty Actor Leon Costea
Tina Regtien Actor Kate Thompson
Jeffrey Szusterman Actor Harry Costea
Jo Kilgour Assistant Lighting Designer
Helen Morrish Costume Designer
Joanna Matsis Dance Tutor
Cathy Downes Director
Mission Hall Graphic Designer
Helen Todd Lighting Designer
Peter Dinnan Photographer
Paul McCredie Photographer
Ian Robertson Photographer
John Vakidis Playwright
Ross Joblin Producer
Eric Gardiner Production Manager Production/Stage Manager
Tony Geddes Set Designer
Tam Webster Slide Creator
Eric Gardiner Stage Manager Production/Stage Manager
Jennifer Lal Technician
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Winner, 1996 Chapman Tripp Awards: Production of the Year; Director of the Year (Cathy Downes); Outstanding new New Zealand Play of the Year; Actress of the Year (Dorothy McKegg); Supporting Female actor (Geraldine Brophy). The play was nominated in a further three categories: Male Actor of Year (Des Kelly); Supporting Male actor (K C Kelly); Male Newcomer (Jeffrey Szusterman);.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188366