The Beaux' Stratagem

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Event The Beaux' Stratagem
Venue New Zealand Drama School Theatre, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 6 August 1990
Last Date 15 August 1990
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Training Schools/Colleges
World Premiere No
Description Written in 1707, the plot concerns two young beaux who leave London to search the provinces for rich women. One of them is a charming opportunist and the other a hopeless romantic who, naturally, falls for the beautiful country girl who also happens to be an heiress.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Restoration Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Neal Holt Actor Squire Sullen/Highwayman
Hone Kouka Actor Scrub
Larissa Matheson Actor Dorinda
Mick Rose Actor Innkeeper/French Officer
Erik Thomson Actor Archer
Stuart Turner Actor Irish Priest
Katie Wolfe Actor Mrs Sullen
Stelios Yiakmis Actor Aimwell
Laughton Pattrick Composer
Jane Woodhall Costume Designer
Raymond Boyce Designer
Rhys McConnochie Director
George Farquhar Playwright
Text Nationality England
Further Information Second Year students mid-year production. (At that time, second year was the final year at the school.). Performed at the School's venue: 36 Vivian Street, Wellington.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 193916