1953 AND THE NEW ZEALAND CRICKET TEAM,
who have never won a Test Match, embark on their
maiden tour to South Africa. At home, tragedy strikes.
On Christmas Eve Mt Ruapehu’s devastating eruption
destroys the rail-bridge over the Whangaehu River. The
Overnight Express train hurtles into the void.
In Johannesburg the New Zealand Team wakes to the
news that 151 people have perished in the tragedy,
among them the young fast bowler Bob Blair’s fancee
Nerissa Love. In Johannesburg the New Zealand team
wakes to the news that 151 people have perished in
the tragedy, among them the young fast bowler Bob
Blair’s fancée Nerissa Love.
As events unfold over the rest of this day, Boxing
Day 1953, it will become the most famous day in
New Zealand sporting history.
Presented by : Jonny Brugh
Co-written and Performed by : Jonny Brugh
Co-written and Directed By : Andrew Foster
the second test
“Brugh’s play is a moving and beautifully acted treatment of
the story. He brings, not just the game to life, but the era – a
different age.”
Dan Slevin, Wellingtonista, March ‘10.
Grown men shed tears
and they were not ashamed.”
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Venue
Dance Studio,
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
Date
Friday 29 June - 7pm
Saturday 30 June - 2pm, 7pm
$35
Tickets
$25
Student Concession
$25
Senior Concession
71 minutes
* Booking fees apply
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