Wednesday To Come

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Event Wednesday To Come
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 27 May 2005
Last Date 25 June 2005
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description This powerful drama shows the effect of the 1930s depression on a family, who face unemployment and a personal crisis when the husband and father dies in a relief camp. Underlined with a rich vein of earthy humour, it is a powerful statement and a passionate celebration of the contribution women have made to the evolution of this country.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Historical
Women's Theatre
Subjects Family
Great Depression
History
Politics
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Jed Brophy Actor Ted
Kate Harcourt Actor Granna
Miranda Harcourt Actor Iris
Katherine McRae Actor Dot Harkness
Rachel More Actor Molly
Ellen Simpson Actor Jeannie
Jane Waddell Actor Mary
Michael Whalley Actor Cliff
John Senczuk Costume Designer
Geraldine Brophy Director
Lisa Maule Lighting Designer
Renée Playwright
John Hodgkins Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Staged in Downstage's 21st anniversary year. Named by the Listener (24/12/05) as one of the best Wellington productions of the year. In addition, it was noted that Kate Harcourt was quietly riveting as Granna and Ellen Simpson shone as Jeannie.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 187009