And the $18000 raised by the shows for staff projects at the
hospital helped as well…
A new concept in theatre is
underway across the Bay of Plenty
DHB. Physio leader Martin Kidd
and his playwright wife Andrea have
written and are producing a play
which will feature only BOPDHB
staff and their families. The play
titled A Matter of Taste tells the story
of an ancient vampire family who
have fallen on hard times, and must
sell their family heirlooms to make
ends meet.
Once again, Martin will be relying on the creative partnership with
Andrea to help people to realise their potential on stage, back
stage, and in production roles, to bring the audience a different
view of their workplace, and how they view each other.
Photos from previous collaborations:
“Pirates of Coral Cove”, by Andrea Kidd, April 2014.
The parents are encouraged by their daughter, Griselda, to join the
human workforce, once they arrive in Tauranga.
What job could she do, will she fit in, will she find love at first bite?
And what about Grandpapa? Where does he fit into the picture?
Join Griselda as she and family face the challenges of life at
Tauranga Hospital.
About the writer:
Andrea Kidd is a playwright with two previous hospital theatrical
productions to her name. “HEROES” and “Pirates of Coral Cove”
were performed in Queensland by staff and families at Bundaberg
Hospital. This time, Andrea has created a story for Tauranga
Hospital staff to “get their teeth into.” Andrea has been a part of
amateur theatre both on stage and in production roles on and off
for 30 years. She enjoys writing for hospitals, because of the wide
variety of settings and situations that provide material for her work.
Although humorous, Andrea’s writing has some thought-provoking
messages about how we treat others while not taking ourselves too
seriously.
Hospital band, for “HEROES” 2013, and “Pirates of Coral Cove” 2014.
Married to Martin, the physiotherapy team leader at Tauranga
Hospital, Andrea has three children, all of whom have theatre
backgrounds. Music and dance are in her blood, and she and her
husband are members of “Vocal Chords”, the BOP Healthcare
choir, as well as the local Ceroc dance group.
Andrea is a qualified secondary school teacher who has lived
and worked in many different countries, all adding to the life
experience which she brings to her writing.
About the director:
Martin works as a physiotherapist at Tauranga Hospital. He has
been fortunate to have collaborated with his wife, playwright
Andrea Kidd, in the production of two previous hospital theatre
musicals in Bundaberg, Queensland. Martin has extensive
experience as an actor and singer in musical theatre, but it is the
hospital productions that have brought most energy to his current
theatre life. The recent Bundaberg productions, by hospital staff
for hospital staff, added a positive dimension to workplace culture,
a sense of belonging and camaraderie to the workplace because
of involvement in the show. Seeing colleagues in a different light,
and in non-work roles, enhanced relationships when back at work.
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ICU registrar applies make-up to
pirate, backstage, “Pirates of Coral
Cove”, 2014
Orthopaedic doctor, aka Ginger Bear,
hugs dental technician, aka Superman,
“HEROES”, 2013
The BOPDHB production “A Matter of Taste” already
looks to be an excellent and high quality show, says
Physio leader and producer Martin Kidd, following
successful auditions.
However, he is still on the lookout for another six
performers, three children to complete casting and a
pianist.
So if you feel up to becoming part of this “excellent
and quality” production please contact Martin ext.
8447 or email him [email protected]