Once Upon a Mattress

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Event Once Upon a Mattress
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 2 December 1989
Last Date 3 February 1990
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Due to an unhappy curse, King Sextimus is unable to speak. Meanwhile, his terror of a wife, Queen Aggravian, has taken over control of the kingdom. Most importantly, in an attempt to keep Prince Dauntless single, she has decreed that only the princess that can pass her test may marry her son….
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Yvonne Martin Actor
Lynda Milligan Actor
Marshall Barer Book and Lyrics Librettist
Sandra Rasmussen Choreographer
Elric Hooper Director
Paul Barrett Musical Director
Mary Rodgers Musician
Dean Fuller Writer Book
Jay Thompson Writer Book
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Further Information Opened on Broadway in 1955. Based on the story of The Princess and the Pea.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188050