Rutherford

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Event Rutherford
Venue Circa Theatre (1994-), Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand Festival 2000
First Date 4 March 2000
Opening Date 4 March 2000
Last Date 26 March 2000
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description From Nelson farm boy to a father of the nuclear age - who was Rutherford? What becomes of a man who tries to tunnel into the very material of God? An exciting theatrical exploration of the life and work of revolutionary New Zealand physicist Ernest (Lord) Rutherford. The play focuses on the enigma that was Rutherford, follows his obsession with science and probes his personal relationships with his wife, Mary, daughter Eileen, and friend and collegue, the Russian, Kapitza. Circa, in association with Factory, School of English, Film and Theatre, Victoria University of Wellington, is proud to present the world premirere of this intriguing new work from leading New Zealand playwright, Stuart Hoar. Rutherford promises a startling and engrossing journey of discovery in the fascinating experiment that was the life of Ernest Rurtherford.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Biographical
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Susan Wilson Director
Stuart Hoar Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme New Zealand Festival 2000 programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 157692