Jean: The ballet of Jean Batten

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Event Jean: The ballet of Jean Batten
Venue Theatre Royal, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 19 April 1990
Last Date 21 April 1990
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A lyrical full-length ballet that explores the glamour and glory, mystery and intrigue of Jean Batten … world record breaking New Zealand aviatrix of the 30's. A theatrical interpretation of a New Zealand heroine and her family. Libretto by Mary Jane O'Reilly & Philip O'Reilly.
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Ballet
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mary-Jane O'Reilly Choreographer
William Southgate Conductor
Anne Anderson Dancer
Mecaela Baird Dancer Jean as a Girl
Kim Broad Dancer Jean's Brother as a Boy
Christopher Cavill Dancer Jean's First Boyfriend
Sherril Cooper Dancer Jean's Mother
Warren Douglas Dancer Jean's Second Boyfriend
Anneliese Gilberd Dancer Jean as a Girl
Kerry-Anne Gilberd Dancer
Leonie Kaywood Dancer Destiny
Eric Languet Dancer Jean's Brother as a Man
Brendon Meek Dancer Jean's First Boyfriend
Brando Miranda Dancer Fiance & Dream Guardian
Huw Morgan Dancer Jean's Brother as a Boy
Kilian O'Callaghan Dancer Jean's Brother as a Man
Lee Patrice Dancer Jean as a Woman
Ursula Robb Dancer Destiny
Taiaroa Royal Dancer Destiny
Vivencio Samblaceno Dancer Jean's Second Boyfriend
Diana Shand Dancer Jean as a Woman
Andrew Shiner Dancer Fiance & Dream Guardian
Susan Trainor Dancer Destiny
Jon Trimmer Dancer Jean's Father
Kristian Fredrikson Designer
Paul Craven Lighting Designer
Stephen Crowcroft Lighting Designer
Jonathan Besser Musician
Pauline Laws Wardrobe Assistant
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information A major commissioned dance event to celebrate New Zealand 1990. Alternating casts. Wellington Regional Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, recorded music elsewhere. Tour dates: 24 March - 2 May 1990. Auckland Aotea Centre 24 - 28 March; Hastings Municipal Theatre 30 - 31 March; Palmerston North Opera House 2 - 3 April; New Plymouth Opera House 5 April; Rotorua Civic Theatre 7 April; Hamilton Founders Theatre 10 - 11 April; Christchurch Theatre Royal 19 - 21 April; Dunedin Regent Theatre 24 April; Wellington State Opera House 28 April - 2 May.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 198294