One Of Those - Presented by TAHI Festival 2020

Performed by David Charteris

Funny, tragic and full of human interest, this is the story of Walter D’Arcy Cresswell the self-proclaimed “soldier poet”, and his relationship with Whanganui Mayor Charles Ewing Mackay.

A compelling tale of the relationship and its consequences.

This performance is presented as part of and in collaboration with TAHI: New Zealand Festival of Solo Performance. This five-day festival is dedicated to showcasing Aotearoa’s finest, most engaging solo performance. TAHI gathers soloists from around the nation, and beyond – from established to emerging practitioners – to present work, collaborate and make connections across the industry. Alongside premiering and showcasing solo performances, the Festival provides opportunities for practitioners to extend the life of their performance work, to upskill, and to network through an integrated programme of performance, workshops, and forums. TAHI also seeks to foster relationships among tertiary institutions, actor training courses, secondary schools, BATS Theatre, and industry professionals.