The Perfectionist

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Event The Perfectionist
Venue Court Two, Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 12 May 1984
Last Date 2 June 1984
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A sensitive study of modern marriage./ A comedy about love and marriage in the 1980s. (Blurbs) Barbara and Stuart have been married for twelve years. They love each other and their three children. Stuart is a perfectionist, devoted to his work. Barbara is an idealist - she reads books on open marriage. They move temporarily to Denmark, where their ad for a babysitter is answered by Erik …Together Barbara and Stuart struggle towards a new understanding of marriage, freedom and responsibility. Can their marriage survive? Flyer.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Alistair Browning Actor Erik
Geoffrey Clendon Actor Stuart
Janet Fisher Actor Barbara
June Harvest Actor Shirley
Lewis Rowe Actor Jack
Pamela Maling Costume Designer
Elizabeth O'Connor Director
Clinton Poole Lighting Designer
David Williamson Playwright
Dave Blackburn Set and/or Property Maker
Shaun Crannitch Set and/or Property Maker
Bruce Graham Set and/or Property Maker
Stewart Ross Set Designer
Nigel Petrie Sound Artist
Martin Warr Stage Manager
Nigel Petrie Technician
Paul Smith Technician
Helen Morrish Wardrobe Assistant
Kate Wells Wardrobe Assistant
Text Nationality Australia
Further Information Australian play (1982). NZ Premiere.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 186243