The Events

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Event The Events
Venue Q Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 3 September 2015
Last Date 23 September 2015
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Claire, a liberal priest and choir director, regularly meets with her group of singers at the local town hall. But when a troubled young man, armed with a gun, crashes their rehearsal, this community - and the ideals that formed it - are instantly torn apart. The Events explores the aftermath of this atrocity, with Claire embarking on a journey to answer the most difficult question of all: 'Why?' Each night, a different community choir performs, providing a soaring soundtrack ranging from traditional hymns to John Browne and Dizzee Rascal. These choirs discover The Events at the same time as the audience, highlighting the importance of community and our responsibility for one another when confronted by tragedy.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Drama
Music
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
David Greig Playwright
Works
Text Nationality Scotland
Further Information Follows the 2011 attacks by Anders Behring Breivik in Norway.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 205470