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"For quarter of a century Free Theatre has refined cultural
horizons and shaped Christchurch's perceptions of contemporary theatre"
- The Press, 21 May 2008 |
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"For quarter of a century Free Theatre has refined cultural
horizons and shaped Christchurch's perceptions of contemporary theatre"
- The Press, 21 May 2008 |
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In the 19th century Richard Wagner tried to support a German revolution or regeneration by going back to ancient myths in his musical dramas. His return to the native German roots can be compared with the present New Zealand return to its own native Maori myths and cultural roots. In Footprints/Tapuwae these two 'returns' are juxtaposed in making an experimental, bicultural music theatre performance. Wagner's 'Ring of the Nibelung', which provides the material for the Pakeha side of the production, ends in the twilight of the old mythical world; in this production the Maori mythical elements lead to a rebirth of the Maori heritage and strength.
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Kriemhild - Andrea Cornor Bruennhild - Emma Johnston Wellgunde - Greta Bond Woglinde - Helen Moran Siegfried - Michael Adams Alberich - George Parker Wotan / Guitar - Andy Thompson Synthesizer - Roy Montgomery Piano - Nick Frost Text - Richard Wagner, Stuart Hoar Music - Richard Wagner, Nick Frost Stage - Richard Till Video Images - Shahin Yazdani Lighting - Richard Till, Chris Rudkin Mask, Costume - Tess Kurzeme Conceived and Directed by Peter Falkenberg |
Tukaha - Te Wera Tuhou Te Kahu - Karuna Thurlow Kaitaniwha - Nikora Nitro, Hamuera Kahi Taniwha - Maraea Peawini, Te Mihinga Komene Iwi - Te Katoa Kaitohu - Taiporoutu Huata Kaituhi - Taiporoutu Huata Kanohi / Kakahu - Grace Voller Poutokomanawa Taporoutu Huata |
