A Way of Life

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Event A Way of Life
Venue The Opera House (1977-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 13 November 2001
Last Date 17 November 2001
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A three-generation look at a Hawke's Bay farming family that begins at the end of World War I and moves through 80 years. It is a snapshot of national identity founded on land, family, hopes and dreams, director Simon Bennett says.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Family
Farming
Rural
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Shane Bosher Actor Ross
Susan Brady Actor
Anne Budd Actor
Jonathon Hendry Actor Hugh
Robyn Malcolm Actor
Cameron Rhodes Actor Richard
Mick Rose Actor
Lucy Schmidt Actor
Mark Wright Actor
Shona McCullagh Choreographer
Victoria Kelly Composer
Tracey Collins Costume Designer
Simon Bennett Director
Bryan Caldwell Lighting Designer
Roger Hall Playwright
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Sky Theatre Auckland Opening 17 October 2001; Production opened in Tauranga on 2 October; WestpacTrust Theatre Hamilton 9 - 13 October.
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 190960
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa