The Stationary Sixth Form Poetry Trip

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Event The Stationary Sixth Form Poetry Trip
Venue Court Two, Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 21 September 1981
Last Date 1981
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description A sixth form is having a poetry lesson. The images of Coleridge's 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' start trains of thought in their young minds. A sensitive teacher guides them like the Mariner to some understanding of themselves.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Elody Rathgen Director
Rachel McAlpine Playwright
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information The sixth formers were played by pupils of Christchurch Girls' High School and Christ's College. This was played as a double bill under the title Mariner with Coleridge's poem presented through voice, light and sound.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 194086