 Event |
The House by the Stable
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| Venue |
St Paul's Cathedral Crypt, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| First Date |
24 June 1951 |
| Last Date |
1 July 1951 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional Training Schools/Colleges |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
A modern morality play, based on the Nativity. The play was specifically written for performance in churches., and takes as its theme the conflict between sin and the Saviour for the soul of man. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Morality Play
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| Subjects |
Christmas
Religion
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Further Information |
First two performances given at St Paul's Cathedral (24 - 25 June), then moved to All Saints Church (27 - 28 June) and then to Knox Church (1 July). Also played at Chalmers Church and St Mary's Church. Performances were packed. Ad: 'a collection will be taken up to defray expenses.'. South Island. Performances were also given in Timaru in December (20 December at St Mary's Anglican Church), and in other centres, culminating in the Christchurch Cathedral and St Paul's Presbyterian Church. There was also a plan to perform in Wellington. Also performed in British Drama League One-act play Festival in the Concert Chamber, Dunedin Town Hall on 25 July 1951.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
194090 |
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