 Event |
Hiroki's Song
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| Venue |
University Theatre, Illam, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| First Date |
14 November 1991 |
| Last Date |
16 November 1991 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Unknown |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
Based on the true story of Wiremu Hiroki, the first Maori to be hanged at the new Plymouth gaol. Set in his prison cell, includes a mixture of music, dance and storytelling. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
New Zealand
|
| Production Nationality |
New Zealand
|
| Further Information |
Performed by a Rotorua Maori Theatre Group. Toured South Island. 14 November - performed at Rehua Marae, Christchurch, then University Theatre on 15 - 16 November. Other venues in South Island include Hansen Hall, Invercargill, 9 November.
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| Event Status |
Completed
|
| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
198699 |
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