 Event |
The Tempest
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| Venue |
University of Auckland, Old Arts Quad, Auckand, New Zealand |
| Umbrella Event |
Outdoor Summer Shakespeare |
| First Date |
1991 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional Training Schools/Colleges |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
Production set in the South Pacific to provide a more vital connection for NZ audiences. Parallel drawn to England's colonisation of New Zealand. A Maori actor, wearing traditional dress, was cast as Caliban. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
|
| Secondary Genre |
Romantic
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Further Information |
28th anniversary of Summer Shakespeare at Auckland University.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
192855 |
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