The Overcoat

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Event The Overcoat
Venue St James Theatre (1930-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand International Arts Festival 2004
First Date 12 March 2004
Opening Date 12 March 2004
Last Date 16 March 2004
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Loosely based on Nikolai Gogol's short story of the same name, The Overcoat is a brilliant and comic piece of physical theatre. The 22-member cast combines intricate, stylised movement with the richly textured music of Dmitri Shostakovich to tell a moving and compelling story. A modern isolated Everyman, played by Peter Anderson, breaks away from his station in life when he has a magnificent overcoat tailored for him, only to have his newfound freedom tempered by fate with unexpected results. An award-winning set, haunting lighting, and period costumes create a world of splendour and madness in this innovative masterpiece.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Physical Theatre
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Name Function Notes
Nikolai Gogol Author
Wendy Gorling Creator
Morris Panych Creator
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Text Nationality Canada
Production Nationality Canada
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme 2004 New Zealand International Arts Festival programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 155597