First Return

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Event First Return
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 21 March 1974
Last Date 1974
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description A semi-autobiographical play about the central character's attempts to come to terms with himself, his past and his identity as a New Zealander. The style is expressionistic.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Autobiographical
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Judy Cleine Actor Mother
Judie Douglass Actor Christine
Cathy Downes Actor Girl
Edward Fardell Actor Rough
David Hindin Actor Accuser
Gerald Lascelles Actor Authority
Robert Le Fevre Actor Mate
Peter McAuley Actor Father
Mervyn Thompson Actor Simon
Catherine Wilkin Actor Woman
Mildred Woods Actor Fortuneteller
Pene Evison Composer
Peter Lees-Jeffries Costume Designer
Mervyn Thompson Director
Pene Evison Musician Flautist
Mervyn Thompson Playwright
Tony Redhead Set Designer
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Mervyn Thompson's first play. The parts of Woman and Fortuneteller were later conflated, and those of Authority and Mate written out. Mervyn Thompson replaced actor Gerrit Bahlman (who was taken ill at dress rehearsal) as Simon.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188835