Mister King Hongi

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Event Mister King Hongi
Venue NZBC Radio Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 23 July 1974
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A musical based on the visit of the Maori Chief Hongi Hika to the court of King George IV. Featured in 'On Stage in New Zealand' slot for one hour. Featuring members of the 1973 Auckland Mercury Theatre production. Accompanied by the Tony baker Orchestra and Chorus.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Radio
Subjects Bicultural
Māori
Musical
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
George Henare Actor Hongi
Sunny Morete Actor Rima
Newha Taiaki Actor
David Weatherley Actor King George IV
Bevan Wilson Actor
Catherine Styles McLeod Book and Lyrics Librettist
Tony Richardson Director
Tony Baker Musician
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information NZ.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 189398