A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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Event A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Venue New Zealand, New Zealand
First Date 1999
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A musical in the style of Frankie Howerd's Up Pompeii set in Ancient Rome. Loosely based on plays by Plautus.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Comedy
Musical
Farce
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Bowles Actor Hero
Joan Brokenshire Actor Domina
Mark Dickinson Actor Miles Glorious
Tommy Dysart Actor Lycus
Alan Edwards Actor Erronius
Jon English Actor Pseudolus
Drew Forsythe Actor Senex
Andi Gallaher Actor Philia
Mark Hadlow Actor Hysterium
Craig Schaefer Director
Stephen Sondheim Music and Lyrics Librettist
Larry Gelbart Writer Book
Burt Shevelove Writer Book
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Further Information The production is on tour from Australia, produced by Simon Gallaher, with Mark Hadlow added as a familiar NZ face. National. Christchurch Town Hall (9 July -); Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington (21 July -); St James Theatre, Auckland ($ August - ).
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 190631