 Event |
The Man Who Came To Dinner
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| Venue |
His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| First Date |
3 June 1944 |
| Last Date |
10 June 1944 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Amateur |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
The dominant figure of the plot Is Sheridan Whiteside, a reputed portrait of the late Alexander Woollcott, a famous American literary and radio personality. The disrupting influence of this autocratic gentleman upon a peaceful household, wherein he is compelled, by reason of an injury suffered on his host's front doorstep, to spend several weeks as an enforced guest, gives the comedy its theme, and its development is designed to reveal a character that combines crashing egotism with a supreme disregard for the feelings of lesser mortals. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Comedy
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
United States of America
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| Further Information |
'Only slightly censored'. In aid of sick and wounded prisoners of war. A total of £1,002 was handed over. 'A magnificent effort.' Cast of 38 (see review). This was staged while J.C.Williamson was touring its own production around the country.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
202058 |
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