 Event |
The School for Scandal
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| Venue |
Tour, New Zealand |
| First Date |
1948 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
The posturing, the incredible use of expanses of stage, the vitality and grace of dance-like movement, and of course the Beaton scenery and costumes were too much to absorb at one viewing…. Fine as Laurence Olivier's and Vivien Leigh's performances were (his was the most moving yet humorous Sir Peter that could be imagined and her's an annoyingly coquettish and thoroughly delightful Lady teazle), still, what stands out is Peter Cushing's portrayal of Joseph Surface. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
|
| Secondary Genre |
Comedy
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
England
|
| Production Nationality |
England
|
| Further Information |
The international tour by the Old Vic Company in 1948 is described in the book Darlings of the Gods : one year in the lives of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh by Garry O'Connor (Bath : Chivers, 1985). Tour organised by the British Council. International.
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| Event Status |
Completed
|
| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
202240 |
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