The God Boy

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Event The God Boy
Venue Ngaio Marsh Theatre, Illam, Christchurch, New Zealand
Umbrella Event University of Canterbury's Platform Arts Festival
First Date 16 August 2006
Last Date 18 August 2006
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Training Schools/Colleges
World Premiere No
Description Based on the novel by Ian Cross. The opera, set in the 1930s, follows the sometimes dark childhood of Jimmy Sullivan as he struggles to cope with his parents' disintegrating marriage.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Anthony Ritchie Composer
Martin Setchel Conductor
Elric Hooper Director
Jeremy Commons Librettist
Andrew Grenon Singer Jimmy Sullivan
Peter Hind Singer Mr Sullivan
Rebecca Keegan Singer Sister Angela
Valeriy Maksymov Singer Bloody Jack
Isaac Pawson Singer Jimmy Sullivan aged 11
Rachelle Pike Singer
Sarah Ann Walker Singer Mrs Sullivan
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Only four performances. With the Southern Sinfonia.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 190594