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Hadlow and Quigan first met as drama school students in the 1970s. “This one is such fun to do a two hander, with someone you know, trust, and can work with as an onstage husband and wife,” he said. “People are going to absolutely love it.” Hadlow and Quigan have acted and directed in a number of Hall’s works before. “I used to live next door to him when I was a kid. Now 50 years later, I’m in his play.” Hadlow said the play was not just for oldies, as the companionship shown would make it relatable for any generation. His two-year old grandson will be in the audience opening night.
THESE BOOMERS ARE A-OK New Zealand’s most successful playwright and the “Godfather of New Zealand Theatre” Sir Roger Hall is opening his latest play in Nelson and Blenheim this August. Summerset Retirement Villages Present Winding Up by Roger Hall .
New Book The History of the Court Theatre Launches as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Over the last 50 years there was almost as much drama behind the scenes as onstage at Christchurch s Court Theatre.by BWW News Desk
Over the last 50 years there was almost as much drama behind the scenes as onstage at Christchurch s Court Theatre.
These revelations come in a new book, The History of the Court Theatre, celebrating 50 years 1971 -2021, that is being officially launched on Friday at an Alumni Event as part of the theatre s 50th celebrations.
Written by published author, long-time Court Theatre patron and former board chair Felicity Price, and by former board secretary Derek Hargreaves, Price says that after nearly five decades as secretary to The Court Theatre Trust, Hargreaves had some pretty good stories to tell.