Our Country's Good

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Event Our Country's Good
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 8 July 1989
Last Date 26 August 1989
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description In 1789, convicts in the penal settlement of Botany Bay, NSW, attempt to stage George Farquhar's Restoration comedy The Recruiting Officer.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Paul Barrett Actor Robert Sideway
Geraldine Brophy Actor Liz Morden
Amber Cunliffe Actor
Geoffrey Dolan Actor
Mark Hadlow Actor Governor
Geoffrey Heath Actor
K C Kelly Actor
May Lloyd Actor
Sandra Rasmussen Actor Dabby Bryant
Lani John Tupu Actor Lieutenant Ralph Clark
Paul Barrett Composer
Pamela Maling Costume Designer
Elric Hooper Director
Timberlake Wertenbaker Playwright
Tony Geddes Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Played alternate nights with The Recruiting Officer, which opened the previous week.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188043