 Event |
Sir Thomas More
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| Venue |
Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| First Date |
2 May 1978 |
| Last Date |
6 May 1978 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional Training Schools/Colleges |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
The play concentrates on two major crises in the life of Thomas More - his handling of the May-day riots and his conflict with Henry VIII over the Acts of Succession and Supremacy. The first led to his elevation to Lord High Chancellor, the second to his execution. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Drama
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| Subjects |
History
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Further Information |
Edited by Alistair Fox. presented for the first time in its entirety. Part of the celebration of the quincentenary of the birth of Thomas More.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Event Identifier |
198799 |
| Dataset |
Theatre Aotearoa |
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