Things I Know To Be True

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Event Things I Know To Be True
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 20 March 2021
Last Date 17 April 2021
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Having loved each other for over thirty years, it should be time for Fran and Bob to slow down and smell the roses - until the lives of their adult children come crashing through the back door… Examines the dynamics of family, love and how we understand truth in the face of adversity.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Simon Leary Actor Mark/Mia Price
Stephen Lovatt Actor Bob Price
Lara Macgregor Actor Fran Price
Heather O'Carroll Actor Pip Price
Caitlin Rivers Actor Rosie Price
Daniel Watterson Actor Ben Price
Tina Hutchison Costume Designer
Shane Bosher Director
Sean Lynch Lighting Designer
Danielle Colvin Photographer
Andrew Bovell Playwright
Andrew Foster Set Designer
Matt Short Sound Designer
Scott Leighton Stage Manager
Text Nationality Australia
Further Information Some controversy occurred when it was suggested that Leary's part should have been played by a trans actor. Circa Theatre, Wellington 30 April - 29 May 2021. For the Circa production, Jthan Morgan played Mark/Mia, with the full support of Simon Leary, and Marcus McShane did the lighting, based on Sean Lynch's design.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 204179