Don Juan

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Event Don Juan
Venue The Opera House (1977-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand Festival 2002
First Date 1 March 2002
Opening Date 1 March 2002
Last Date 3 March 2002
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description This electrifying Don Juan propels Moliere's great play straight into the modern age. Acclaimed director Mats Ek's innovative production of the 17th century masterpiece caused a sensation at the 2000 Edinburgh International Festival, earning the rating of 'unmissable' by Guardian critic Michael Billington. The secret of Ek's success lies in his 'double life' as both theatre director and choreographer. He has at once directed a classic text with skill and given Moliere's atheistic seducer a prodigious and highly erotic physical life. Don Juan is magnificently played by Mikael Persbrandt as a big, sexy, seedy guy. Combining physical exhilaration with serious fun and perfectly complemented by Niko Rohluck's music score, this contemporary production of a timeless classic is a fabulous montage of bawdiness, kitsch and surprising poignancy.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mats Ek Choreographer
Niko Röhlcke Composer
Mats Ek Director
Jean-Baptiste Moliere Playwright
Works
Text Nationality Sweden
Production Nationality Sweden
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme New Zealand Festival 2002 programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 157902