Man In A Suitcase

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Event Man In A Suitcase
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 18 August 2012
Last Date 1 September 2012
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Play takes as its springboard the grisly 2006 Auckland murder involving Chinese language students and a bungled extortion attempt. A bleak, black, darkly funny study in dislocation.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Black Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Stan Chan Actor
JJ Fong Actor Amy Tung
Shi Li Actor Pete
Harry McNaughton Actor Stuart
Helene Wong Actor
Katlyn Wong Actor Kauki-paw
Zhiwen Zhao Actor Kim
Joseph Graves Director
Joe Hayes Lighting Designer
Lynda Chanwai-Earle Playwright
Gu Minwen Set Designer
Text Nationality China
New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Commissioned by the Court Theatre. Originally intended for 2011 Christchurch Arts Festival, until the earthquakes intervened. Production then toured to the Beijing Arts Festival, 2012. A collaboration with Peking University Institute of World Theatre and Film in Beijing.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 203475