Volpone

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Event Volpone
Venue Wellington Markets, top floor, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 10 August 2001
Last Date 1 September 2001
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Volpone, aided by his servant Mosca, pretends to be dying to gauge the responses of his so-called friends. Set in Venice.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Satire
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
David Lawrence Actor
Erica Lowe Actor Celia
Heather O'Carroll Actor Voltore
James Stewart Actor Volpone
David Lawrence Director
Ben Jonson Playwright
Text Nationality England
Further Information Performed in conjunction with Titus Andronicus and Marlowe's The Jew of Malta. On August 11, all three plays were performed as a seven hour marathon from 3pm to 11pm, with two meal breaks. Further marathon sessions: August 18, 25 and September 1. Claimed as the first professional production of Volpone in Wellington.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 191294