King and Country

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Event King and Country
Venue Trust Bank Theatre, South Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Otago Festival of the Arts
First Date 6 October 2006
Last Date 10 October 2006
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description King and Country is a powerful and evocative drama based on the personal accounts of New Zealanders during World War I. Stories of M?ori and Pakeha soldiers, nurses and civilians are interwoven with treasured New Zealand war songs and hymns, sung to the accompaniment of a live brass band.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Nigel Collins Actor Lieutenant Terence Gilbert
Jade Daniels Actor Private Hori Ratanui
Craig Geenty Actor Private Albert George Burnett
Jason Hood Actor Lance Corporal Fred McKenzie
Dena Kennedy Actor Red Cross Nurse Rose McKenzie
Rob Lloyd Actor Private Herewini Muru
Nic Smillie Costume Designer
Conrad Newport Director
Natasha James Lighting Designer
Dave Armstrong Musical Director
Dave Armstrong Playwright
Caroline Armstrong Producer
Natasha James Stage Manager
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Accompanied by the St Kilda Brass Band.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 194320