The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists

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Event The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists
Venue Circa Theatre (1975-1994), Wellington Central, New Zealand
First Date 10 January 1985
Last Date February 1985
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description 'The play…is a comedy that is concerned with the political education of a group of painters who take some time to learn that respecting the bosses does not necessarily lead the bosses to respect their workers'.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Adaptation
Subjects Politics
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Peter Dennett Actor Will Easton/Linden/Grinder
Miranda Harcourt Actor Bert/Elsie/Mrs Sweater
Kelly Johnson Actor Frank Owen/Didlum
David McKenzie Actor Sawkins/Mayor Sweater
David O'Donnell Actor Joe Philpot/Rushton
Peter Sledmere Actor Harlow/Lettum
Duncan Smith Actor Bob Crass/Rev Belcher
Stephen Lowe Adaptor
Miranda Harcourt Costume Designer
Gwen Kaiser Costume Designer
Keith Tait Designer
William Walker Director
Karen Smith Front of House
Paul McInnes Lighting Designer
David McKenzie Musical Director
Danny Mulheron Musical Director
Paul McReady Photographer
Jeff Addison Set and/or Property Maker
Keith Tait Set and/or Property Maker
Jeff Addison Stage Manager
Robert Tressell Writer Novelist
Text Nationality England
Further Information Programme note: 'All the cast except Duncan Smith and Kelly Johnson play Bunter, the works foreman who earns 2 and a half % of all profits.'
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 190881