The Book of Life

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Event The Book of Life
Venue Newtown Community Centre, Newtown, New Zealand
First Date 1990
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description What is extraordinary about the piece is its witty use of outrageous metaphors and fantasies and mixed theatrical modes to explore Duncan and Luann's relationship, to touch on the issue of The Meaning of Life for which they are both searching and to send up virtually everything.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Cabaret
Puppetry
Revue
Satire
Mask
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Alan Brunton Devisor
Sally Rodwell Devisor
Red Mole Director
Scott McAllister Lighting Designer
Bill Direen Musician
Jean McAllister Musician
Alan Brunton Performer
Sally Rodwell Performer
Ruby Topo Performer
Carlos Wedde Performer
Stuart Shepherd Properties Officer
Stuart Shepherd Technical Manager
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Toured to Belvoir Street Downstairs (Sydney); Super 8 (Dunedin); Perforning Arts Theatre (Christchurch).
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188404