Bless the Child

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Event Bless the Child
Venue Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Auckland Arts Festival
First Date 8 March 2018
Last Date 12 March 2018
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description After a child is found dead, a hotshot lawyer is dragged into the case to defend the demonised mother. As the Whānau close ranks, the question of who killed the baby - and whose prejudice is exposed - is brought provocatively to the surface.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Shania Bailey-Edmonds Actor Pohe
Scott Cotter Actor Iraia
Maia Diamond Actor Amanda
Moana Ete Actor Hinemoa
Carrie Green Actor Shardae
Regan Taylor Actor Khan
Ani-Piki Tuari Actor Robinson
Lionel Wellington Actor Taylor
H J Kilkelly Associate Producer
Elysia Ellis Costume Designer
Cara Waretini Costume Designer
Miria George Director
Allan Henry Fight Director
Natasha James Lighting Designer
Hone Kouka Playwright
Hone Kouka Producer
Glen Ashworth Production Manager
Mark McEntyre Set Designer
Te Aihe Butler Sound Designer
Karena Letham Stage Manager
Te Aihe Butler Technician
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Co-winner, Adam NZ Play Award 2015. Composers: Hohepa Waitoa and K*Saba. Hannah Playhouse, Wellington 28 Feb - 4 March 2018, New Zealand Festival.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 205312