 Event |
The Wizard of Oz
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| Venue |
National Tour, New Zealand |
| First Date |
4 May 2016 |
| Last Date |
12 June 2016 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
Yes |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
An array of much-loved children's characters alongside some truly impressive dancing … The fanciful sets and costumes, designed by Gianluca Falaschi, were simply stunning and visual elements of the story, such as the giant teacup lifted by balloons, had audience members murmuring in appreciation. [ODT article]: Choreography included classical and contemporary ballet, with Dorothy going form bare feet to pointy shoes, heels and even tap shoes. [Ventriglia]: 'Every character speaks a variety of vocabulary. For the dancers, this was a big challenge'. |
| Primary Genre |
Dance
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| Secondary Genre |
Ballet
Adaptation
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Works |
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| Further Information |
Performance accompanied by a specially-created suite of recorded music by Francis Poulenc. This is a selection of Poulenc's works arranged by Ventriglia, with assistance from RNZB pianist Michael Pansters. St James Theatre Wellington, 4 - 8 May; Isaac Theatre Royal Christchurch, 12 - 14 May; Civic Theatre Invercargill, 18 May; Regent Theatre, Dunedin, 21 May; ASB Theatre Blenheim, 25 May; Civic Theatre Rotorua, 28 - 29 May; ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre Auckland, 2 - 5 June; Regent on Broadway Palmerston North, 9 June; Napier Municipal Theatre 11 - 12 June.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
202263 |
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