Mark Twain & Me in Maoriland

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Event Mark Twain & Me in Maoriland
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 14 July 2010
Last Date 24 July 2010
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description This comic tale was inspired by the true events of Mark Twain's Australasian lecture tour, which came to an abrupt halt when the outspoken American writer incurred the wrath of the local English establishment. It imagines what would have happened if Twain had been killed. This clever mix of historical fact and literary fiction explores the unexpected relationship between the acclaimed author and the Maori mercenary sent to assassinate him. […] Beneath its comic exterior Mark Twain & Me in Moorland is a profound exploration of the complexities and contradictions of colonisation.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Subjects Colonisation
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Aaron Cortesi Actor Mayor
Ngapaki Emery Actor Piki
Allan Henry Actor Lampila
Stephen Papps Actor Mark Twain
Maaka Pohatu Actor Ra
John Bolton Director
Rangimoana Taylor Kaumātua Performer
Glen Ashworth Lighting Designer
Martyn Roberts Lighting Designer
David Geary Playwright
Thomas Press Production Assistant
Jessica Sanderson Production Assistant
Glen Ashworth Production Manager
Pat McIntosh Production Manager
Kasia Pol Set Designer
John Gibson Sound Composer
Marlena Campbell Stage Manager
Cameron Lithgow Technician
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 201655