Mister King Hongi

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Event Mister King Hongi
Venue Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 22 August 1973
Last Date 1973
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The story concerns the visit of Hongi to England and the court of George IV, his encounters with European customs and his subsequent return to his homeland, along with the struggles and conflict that beset him in his quest for the identity of his own country.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Lee Grant Actor
George Henare Actor Hongi Hiki
David Weatherley Actor George IV
Catherine Styles McLeod Book and Lyrics Librettist
Tony Richardson Director
Tony Baker Musician
Sue Hansen Performer
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Five weeks near-capacity houses.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188920