King Lear

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Event King Lear
Venue Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 1966
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description A concept influenced by Samuel Beckett….Three big solid rostra with a throne on top all disappeared with Lear's fortunes, leaving the stage empty and sterile and ending with Lear below in the orchestra pit.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragedy
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
David Crewes Actor King Lear
Jennifer Drakers Actor Cordelia
Pamela James Actor Regan
Jenepher Kahn Actor Goneril
Colin McColl Actor
Earle Spencer Actor Fool
Margaret Parker Costume Designer
Ron Parker Designer
Nola Millar Director
William Shakespeare Playwright
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Gaitanos' book features two production photos on page 248.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 190904