Whakarite Theatre Company

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Organisation Whakarite Theatre Company
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Functions Production Company
Notes Formed in October 1989 in Christchurch. Company manager: Robert Gilbert. Essentially a Theatre in Education schools touring company. In 1990, Simon Small was Writer in Residence for the company, during which time he wrote several plays that were toured nationwide in primary and secondary schools. In 1998, they were listed as: This performing Company tours primary and intermediate schools, educating young people about the benefits of a clean and litter-free environment in a fun and exciting way. (http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Publications/EffectiveWasteManagement/Appendices.pdf#search=%22whakarite%20theatre%20christchurch%22).
Events

The Company (Dunedin)

Tour (Schools)

Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch

Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington

Court Two, Christchurch

Elmwood Playhouse, Merivale, Christchurch

The Depot, Wellington

Robert Gilbert - Actor, Director

Lex Matheson - Actor, Director, Playwright, Writer

Hemi Roberts - Devisor, Playwright

Liz Sugrue - Actor

  • The Last Kakapo, Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch, 14 December 1991
  • Manawhenua, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, 11 July 1991
  • Country Killing, Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch, 26 January 1991
  • The Last Kakapo, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, 1991
  • Outside In, Elmwood Playhouse, Merivale, Christchurch, 24 February 1990

Erolia Ifopo - Actor

Simon Small - Actor, Playwright

Linley-Jane Bullen - Actor

Chris Clarkson - Actor, Production Manager

Karin Joblin - Actor, Lighting Operator/Technician

Julian Kissling - Actor, Lighting Operator/Technician, Sound Operator/Engineer

Carey Smith - Actor

  • The Last Kakapo, Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch, 14 December 1991
  • Manawhenua, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, 11 July 1991
  • The Last Kakapo, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, 1991

Kim-Marie Guyton - Actor

  • Manawhenua, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, 11 July 1991
  • The Last Kakapo, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, 1991

Vicki McDowell - Actor

  • Idol Adultery, Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch, 6 December 1991
  • Outside In, Elmwood Playhouse, Merivale, Christchurch, 24 February 1990

Joseph Otimi - Actor, Publicist

Campbell Taylor - Actor

  • Manawhenua, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, 11 July 1991
  • The Last Kakapo, Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, 1991

Jeff Addison - Playwright

  • Idol Adultery, Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch, 6 December 1991

Hilary Beaton - Playwright

  • Outside In, Elmwood Playhouse, Merivale, Christchurch, 24 February 1990

Aimee Belton - Actor

  • Idol Adultery, Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch, 6 December 1991

Paul Burns - Actor

  • Idol Adultery, Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch, 6 December 1991

Alistair Cameron - Lighting Designer

  • Outside In, Elmwood Playhouse, Merivale, Christchurch, 24 February 1990

Chris Carrow - Actor

  • Idol Adultery, Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch, 6 December 1991

Brian Hannam - Playwright

Michael Hodgson - Actor

  • Idol Adultery, Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch, 6 December 1991

Oscar Kightley - Actor

Kristine Margaret - Actor

  • Outside In, Elmwood Playhouse, Merivale, Christchurch, 24 February 1990

Donna Muir - Actor

Rewa Muriwai - Actor

Michaela O'Brien - Actor

  • Outside In, Elmwood Playhouse, Merivale, Christchurch, 24 February 1990

Stephen Sinclair - Playwright

Kevin Stokes - Sound Designer

Rowena Watson-O'Neill - Stage Manager

  • Outside In, Elmwood Playhouse, Merivale, Christchurch, 24 February 1990

Joanne Weston - Lighting Designer

Cal Wilson - Actor

  • Idol Adultery, Performing Arts Theatre, Christchurch, 6 December 1991
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Organisation Identifier 57905