 Event |
A Night at the Races
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| Venue |
The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand |
| First Date |
12 June 1980 |
| Last Date |
5 July 1980 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
Structured around a race meeting - the running of the legs of the treble shape the three acts. Brechtian influence. The story concerns an Everyman, Murph the serf of the turf - a man who sells paint during the week and rides his dreams on Saturday…. Thompson attempts to bring back a strong naturalistic element to balance the songs, dances and other alienating devices. ACT Review. |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
|
| Secondary Genre |
Musical
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
New Zealand
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| Production Nationality |
New Zealand
|
| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
186875 |
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