 Event |
The Elephant Man
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| Venue |
The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand |
| First Date |
18 July 1981 |
| Last Date |
August 1981 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
This play is based on the life of John Merrick, a horribly deformed man who lived in London in the late 19th century. After being abandoned by the traveling freak show in which he had been exhibited, he was admitted to Whitechapel Hospital under the care of Dr. Frederick Treves. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Drama
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
United States of America
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| Further Information |
Music for the production was specially composed by Philip Norman. Part of the Court's winter season, 'Outcasts'.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
187120 |
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