Mabel

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Event Mabel
Venue Circa Theatre (1975-1994), Wellington Central, New Zealand
First Date 4 June 1982
Last Date 10 July 1982
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Based on the life of Mabel Howard, first woman member of the New Zealand cabinet, this play moves through her career as a trade union secretary, her long term in parliament and her final illness in Sunnyside Hospital. First prize, New Zealand Playwrights' Association, 1982.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Biographical
Subjects Politics
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Adele Chapman Actor Nurse/Kate
Peter Dennett Actor Orderly/Les/Milton/etc
Jim McFarlane Actor Ted Howard
Ann Pacey Actor Mabel Howard
Peter Sledmere Actor Bert/Paddy/Robbie/etc
Peter Tait Actor Peter/Larry/Singer/etc
Mattie Wall Actor Vi/Dorrie/Emily/Lady MP
Grant Tilly Director
Mark Cubey Lighting Designer
Erica Stephenson Musical Director
Campbell Smith Playwright
Ruth Hampson Stage Manager
Hera Cook Wardrobe Assistant
Gwen Kaiser Wardrobe Assistant
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Premiere.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 185893