Lotte's Gift

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Event Lotte's Gift
Venue Ensemble Theatre (1960-), Kirribilli, NSW
Umbrella Event Ensemble Subscription Season 2007
First Date 24 January 2007
Opening Date 2 February 2007
Last Date 10 March 2007
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Based on the memoirs and recollections of Lieselotte Reinke and the recollections of
Isolde and Karin Schaupp and Trudy von Stein.
Described as 'the poet of the guitar' Australian classical guitarist Karin Schapp is widely considered to be one of the most outstanding young guitarists on the international scene.
This remarkabale journey punctuated with Karin's mood enhancing quitar playing, is the story of three generations of women. Karin, her mother Isolde and most importantly, her grandmother, Lotte.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Autobiographical
One Person Show
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Karin Schaupp Actor
Graham Maclean Designer
David Williamson Director
Michele Preshaw Lighting Designer
Karin Schaupp Musician, Guitarist
David Williamson Playwright
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Lotte's Gift, originally called 'Strings Under My Fingers', was developed at the Noosa Longweekend with assistance from La Boite Theatre Company.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Flyer PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Event Identifier 70572