Wit

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Event Wit
Venue Waikato University, Academy of Performing Arts, Hillcrest, Hamilton, New Zealand
First Date 14 September 2010
Last Date 18 September 2010
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description Vivian Bearing (Fiona Sneyd) , a renowned professor of English, has devoted her life to rigorous academic pursuits. In her 50s, unmarried, childless, without family, her life revolves around the study of the metaphysical poet 17th century poet John Donne. She is tough, demanding, uncompromising as both scholar and teacher. When Vivian is diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, she determines to battle this illness using the same methodical and rational approach she uses in her work. In an attempt to beat the disease, Vivian embarks on a radical chemotherapy regime. The health professionals sh
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Cancer
Illness
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Gaye Poole Director
Margaret Edson Playwright
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web https://www.carvinginice.co.nz/wit
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 170454