Eugenia

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Event Eugenia
Venue Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Devotion Festival
First Date 19 January 1996
Last Date 17 February 1996
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Inspired by the book Eugenia by Suzanne Falkiner. This drama moves from the past to the present in presenting a view of the life of Eugenia who dressed as a man and is accused of murdering a woman in Wellington's Newtown on New Year's Eve in 1918.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Cross-dressing
Feminism
Gay
Lesbian
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Geraldine Brophy Actor Mrs Bassani/Lily
Jed Brophy Actor Finn/Pub Joe/Wallace/Murray
Eddie Campbell Actor Vincent/Cooper
Lara Matheson Actor Ruby/Vic
Madeline McNamara Actor Eugenia/Georgina
Lorae Parry Actor Violet/Iris
Cathy Downes Director
Cathy Downes Dramaturg/e
Helen Todd Lighting Designer
Lorae Parry Playwright
John Parker Set Designer
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Watershed Theatre (Auckland) 12 - 20/4/1996; Toured also to Sydney, Manchester.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188494