The Curative

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Event The Curative
Venue Court Two, Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 14 June 2003
Last Date 12 July 2003
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Based on the novel by Charlotte Randall, set in London's notorious Bedlam Hospital in the early 19th century. William Lonsdale has been committed to a solitary cell as a dangerous lunatic. But can this witty, urbane and seemingly sane man be mad? Who is William Lonsdale and where did he come from?
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Historical
Adaptation
Subjects History
Madness
Contributors
Name Function Notes
George Henare Actor William Lonsdale
Toni Jones Actor The Woman
Simon London Actor Strappado/Edward Wakefield
Gregor McLennan Actor Apothecary Haslam
Richard Rugg Actor Warden Porlock
Pam Jones Costume Designer
Tony McCaffrey Director
Joe Hayes Lighting Designer
Tony McCaffrey Playwright
Paul McCaffrey Set Designer
Text Nationality Ireland
New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 190209