Songs To Uncle Scrim

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Event Songs To Uncle Scrim
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Come Together
First Date 11 March 1976
Last Date 4 May 1976
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A musical montage based on New Zealand history (the depression years). An exciting and moving programme … The five enthusiastic performers completely involved me with their joy, and their misery.
Primary Genre Music
Secondary Genre Song
Subjects Great Depression
Politics
Poverty
Songs
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Banas Actor
Cathy Downes Actor
Frances Edmond Actor
Garth Frost Actor
Mervyn Thompson Actor
Garth Frost Designer
Mervyn Thompson Director
John Banas Lighting Designer
Stephen McCurdy Musical Director
Stephen McCurdy Musician
Stephen McCurdy Musician: Pianist
Mervyn Thompson Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information First production. Subsequently at South Pacific Festival of the Arts at Rotorua. Tour - Gateway Players, Tauranga, with The Robbie Horror Show, 1 - 4 October 1976; Court Theatre, Christchurch c. August 1976; Songs to Uncle Scrim toured 16 towns. 1 - 20 March 1976.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 185746