The Prodigal Child

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Event The Prodigal Child
Venue St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Auckland Arts Festival 2003
First Date 1 October 2003
Last Date 2 October 2003
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description It tells the story of a New Zealand couple in the early 1900s and their encounter with a young woman who is lamenting the loss of her child. This gripping, intimate psychological drama is a rare chance to see new New Zealand characters and themes on the operatic stage.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Chamber Opera
Subjects Children
Death
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Amelia Williams Actor Child
Michael Williams Composer
John Rosser Conductor
Colin McColl Director
Alan Riach Librettist
Michael Keat Lighting Designer
Mark McEntyre Set Designer
Stephanie Acraman Singer Publican's Wife
Joanne Cole Singer Anna
Paul Whelan Singer Albert
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme AK03
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 207503