Farewell Speech

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Event Farewell Speech
Venue Circa Theatre (1975-1994), Wellington Central, New Zealand
Umbrella Event WOPPA Festival; Suffrage Year
First Date 9 September 1993
Last Date 9 October 1993
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description An adaptation of Rachel McAlpine's novel, Farewell Speech, on the life of leading NZ suffragette Kate Sheppard. A fascinating, provocative and intimate unveiling of the underbelly of suffrage. From the viewpoint of Bim - the daughter of Ada Wells, Kate Shepperd's close friend and confidante.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Historical
Adaptation
Biographical
Women's Theatre
Subjects All-Female Cast
Feminism
Suffrage
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Geraldine Brophy Actor Ada Wells
Cathy Downes Actor Kate Sheppard
Jennifer Ludlam Actor Bim Wells
Dorita Hannah Designer
Stuart Devenie Director
Cathy Downes Playwright
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Winner best new NZ Play - Chapman Tripp Awards, 1993. Nominated at the Chapman Tripp Awards for: Best Production/Play; Director (Stuart Devenie); Best Actress (Jennifer Ludlam). 13 - 30 October 1993 at The Watershed, Auckland. Christchurch November 1993.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188441