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Gifted
Fortune Theatre
Aotearoa/New Zealand
1955. In the well-kempt Takapuna garden lovingly
tended by the literary father of the nation, Frank
Sargeson, the vegetables are nearly ready and his
old mate Harry is due for another stay any day soon.
But behind Frank’s famous macrocarpa hedge
a mysterious world is being shaped by an
enigmatic new voice – Janet Frame has come
to stay. Frank’s world is about to change.
Janet Frame boarded with Frank Sargeson from
1955 to 1956 in a short but significant stay
during which she wrote her first novel, Owls Do
Cry. She lived and worked in a now-demolished
small army hut behind the house. After returning
from Europe in 1963, she was a regular visitor
to the small fibrolite bach where she visited and
stayed with her old friend and erstwhile mentor.
A funny, clever and often very moving literary
love triangle based on the book Gifted by
Patrick Evans. Suitable 14+ years.
Written by Patrick Evans
Directed by Conrad Newport
Presented by arrangement with Playmarket
WHEN
Wed 28 & Thurs 29 Aug, 6.30pm
WHERE
Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace
DURATION
120 minutes including interval
ADMISSION service fees apply
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A Reserve $35
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