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The remarkable life of Joseph Merrick, otherwise known as The Elephant Man, who lived in the Victorian era.
The play's principal theme shows how the royal surgeon, Dr Frederick Treves, finds the extremely deformed Merrick in a fairground and has him admitted to the London Hospital.
Full then, of both entertaining and dramatic theatre, scenes reveal the twists and turns of the intimate friendship Merrick had with the famous actress Mrs Kendal, as well as how the nobility of London took it upon themselves to visit him, or, as was later described, to view him.
At the hub of many of the awards, critics applauded the conflict that resulted after Treves saved Merrick from the freak shows, only to exploit Merrick himself, questionably for his own gain.
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This production is advised for audiences of 15+ years.
Contains nudity.
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The University Theatre, ARTS CENTRE, Christchurch (entrance on Rolleston Ave)
Court Theatre Box Office : 963 0870
Ticket Price: $20 (concession/students: $15)
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