China Dances

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Event China Dances
Venue Globe Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
First Date 23 June 1979
Last Date 28 June 1979
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere Yes
Description A prophetic work, written in 1940, and celebrating the victory of the Chinese people over the fascist forces then invading China.
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Dance
Drama
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Shona Dunlop Choreographer
Mary Middleditch Performer
R A K Mason Playwright
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Presented with RAK Mason's 'Three Short Plays': 'All I Ask is My Legal Rights', set in a North Island motor camp. 'Set About With Lilies' is set in King Solomon's palace. Both are world premieres, directed by Rowena Cullen. The third piece is 'Squire Speaks', composed as a radio play for a solo voice, and here is presented by the voice of Russ Burton. Music arranged by Ian McDonald, the 1978-79 M
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 202035