Sir Thomas More

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Event Sir Thomas More
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
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects History
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Brian Beresford Actor
Michael Cooper Actor
Don Donner Actor
Keith Harrison Actor
Earnest Joyce Actor Sir Thomas More
Hilary Norris Actor
Ray Stone Actor
Jane Oakshott Director
William Shakespeare Playwright
Text Nationality England
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.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 198799