 Event |
The South Afreakins
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| Venue |
Repertory House, Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Umbrella Event |
Southland Festival of the Arts |
| First Date |
8 May 2019 |
| Last Date |
9 May 2019 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Unknown |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
The scry of Paterson's parents, Helene and Gordon, who migrated from South Africa to New Zealand in 1994, settling in Hamilton when Paterson was 6 years old. When they finally get to NZ, they discover it's hard work to find 'home'. The play is a dialogue between Helene and Gordon, played by one actor. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Monologue
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| Subjects |
Immigrant
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
New Zealand
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| Production Nationality |
New Zealand
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| Further Information |
Paterson had previously performed the platy at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe, where it was awarded 'Best Monologue at the Fringe'. She has also played it at the creative Waikato Space, The Meteor Theatre, The Basement Theatre and the Hawke's Bay Arts Festival.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
201467 |
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