Wednesday To Come

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Event Wednesday To Come
Venue Hannah Playhouse, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 17 August 1984
Last Date 22 September 1984
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description This powerful drama shows the effect of the 1930s depression on a family, who face unemployment and a personal crisis when the husband and father dies in a relief camp. Underlined with a rich vein of earthy humour, it is a powerful statement and a passionate celebration of the contribution women have made to the evolution of this country.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Historical
Women's Theatre
Subjects Family
Great Depression
Politics
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Ruth Dudding Actor Dot
Kate Harcourt Actor Mary
Tim Homewood Actor Cliff
Michelle Leuthart Actor Meg
Lucy Sheehan Actor Jeannie
Jane Waddell Actor Iris
Davina Whitehouse Actor Granna
Cliff Wood Actor
Janet Williamson Designer
George Webby Director
Stephen Blackburn Lighting Designer
Renée Playwright
Jane Cullen Stage Manager
Paul Smith Technician
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Selected for the May 1984 Playmarket playwrights' workshop in Auckland, directed by George Webby.
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 185673
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa