 Event |
King and Country
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| Venue |
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wānaka, New Zealand |
| Umbrella Event |
Wanaka Festival of Colour |
| First Date |
30 April 2005 |
| Last Date |
30 April 2005 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
Yes |
| Description |
A specially commissioned musical theatre work. Drawing on letters, diaries, newspaper reports and songs from the time, the play tells the stories of New Zealand soldiers, nurses and civilians during World War One. |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Historical
Musical
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| Subjects |
War
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
New Zealand
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| Production Nationality |
New Zealand
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| Further Information |
With a live brass band - the Ascot Park Hotel Brass Band. Co-produced by Christchurch Arts Festival, the Festival of Colour, Lake Taupo Arts festival, Nelson Arts festival, New Zealand International Arts Festival, Taranaki Festival of the Arts, Tauranga Arts Festival.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
187039 |
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