The Vampyre Dances

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Event The Vampyre Dances
Venue Circa Theatre (1994-), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 2 August 1996
Last Date 31 August 1996
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Cooperative
World Premiere No
Description An arch-comedy about a vampire who comes to New Zealand just before the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. It's a comedic, surreal exploration of ownership and sovereignty, blood and romance.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Sean Allan Actor Jock
Geraldine Brophy Actor Eliza
Peter Hambleton Actor Governor
Antony Hodgson Actor Simpson Jnr
Nicola Murphy Actor Lydia Brady
Malcolm Murray Actor Dr Fisher
Jacob Rajan Actor Count Vlad Poenari Drajuluj
Claire Waldron Actor Clara Redwood
Helen Morrish Costume Maker
John Parker Designer
Murray Lynch Director
Lee Whiterod Graphic Designer
Phil Blackburn Lighting Designer
Monica Clifford Lighting Operator/Technician
Janet Roddick Musician
Stephen A'Court Photographer
Allen O'Leary Playwright
Jeremy Scrivener Production Manager
Antony Hodgson Properties Officer
Jeremy Scrivener Properties Officer
Nicky Nicolaou Publicist
Jo Lowe Scenic Artist
Brett Blenkin Set and/or Property Maker
Gregg Fletcher Set and/or Property Maker
Janet Roddick Singer
Antony Hodgson Stage Manager
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Circa Theatre debuts for Allen, Murray and Hodgson. The original title was A Vampyre in the Antipodes, under which title it was first publically workshopped at the 1994 Playwrights Workshop.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 190803