Irirangi Bay

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Event Irirangi Bay
Venue Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Te Roopu Whakaari season
First Date 7 June 1996
Last Date 6 July 1996
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description In a remote bay, in 1957, Dr George Williams and his pakeha wife Mary move to start a home and a medical practice. Mary becomes obsessed with the tragedy of Catherine and Earl who lived in the house back in the 30s. Her obsession leads her to discover when and why the beautiful Irirangi during the Land Wars laid a makutu on all who live in the bay.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Bicultural
Film Noir
Māori
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Hera Dunleavy Actor Mary
Grace Hoet Actor Irirangi
Karl Kite Rangi Actor George
Andrew Thomas Designer
Murray Lynch Director
Bob Wiki Kaumātua Performer
Lisa Maule Lighting Designer
Riwia Brown Playwright
Grace Hoet Stage Manager
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 190838