Joyful and Triumphant

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Event Joyful and Triumphant
Venue Circa Theatre (1994-), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 22 November 1997
Last Date 20 December 1997
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A modern NZ classic. The history of the Bishop family (Dad, Mum, Rose, Ted, Ted's wife Brenda and their children) is told in a series of scenes set on Christmas Day over a period of forty years. By concentrating on the minutiae of family life Lord paints an authentic portrayal of New Zealand culture from 1949 - 1989.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Subjects Christmas
Family
History
Politics
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Michele Amas Actor Raewyn
Judie Douglass Actor Lyla Bishop
Cathy Downes Actor Brenda
Dorothy McKegg Actor Alice Warner
Bruce Phillips Actor Ted
Grant Tilly Actor George Bishop
Jane Waddell Actor Rose Bishop
Susan Wilson Director
Robert Lord Playwright
Linda Wilson Stage Manager
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Original cast of premiere 20/02/1992 (old) Circa Theare, Harris Street, Wellington part of Festival of New Zealand Arts at Southwark Playhouse, London, UK. International.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188354