THEATRE

 
Hole Music By Gareth Farr Hole (2020) Circa Theatre

By Lynda Chanwai-Earle
Directed by David O’Donnell
Music composed by Gareth Farr

World of Wearable Arts 2019 Open section Music By Gareth Farr World of Wearable Arts (2019) Open section
TSB Arena, Wellington

Original music by Gareth Farr

Under Milk Wood Credit Stephen Acourt Music By Gareth Farr Under Milk Wood (2018) Circa Theatre

By Dylan Thomas
Directed by Ross Jolly
Original music by Gareth Farr

Switzerland Music By Gareth Farr Music Switzerland (2018) Circa Theatre

By Joanna Murray-Smith
Directed by Susan Wilson
Original music by Gareth Farr

In The Wars Music By Gareth Farr In The Wars (2017) Bats Theatre

By Juliet O’Brien
Directed by Jorge Picó
Original music by Gareth Farr

Three Days In The Country Music By Gareth Farr Three Days in the Country (2017) Circa Theatre

By Patrick Marber
Directed by Susan Wilson
Original music by Gareth Farr

Escaped Alone Music By Gareth Farr Escaped Alone (2017) Circa Theatre

By Carol Churchill
Directed by Susan Wilson
Original music by Gareth Farr

The Bone Feeder Music By Gareth Farr The Bone Feeder (2017) Auckland Theatre Company

By Renee Liang
Directed by Sara Brodie
Original music by Gareth Farr

Dear Horizon Music By Gareth Farr Dear Horizon (2016) RNZ Ballet Company

Choreographed by Andrew Simmons
Original music by Gareth Farr

Blood Wedding Gb Music By Gareth Farr Blood Wedding (2015) Circa Theatre

By Federico Garcia Lorca
Directed by Willem Wassenaar
Original music by Gareth Farr

Kia Ora Khalid Music By Gareth Farr

Kia Ora Khalid (2015) Capital E, Theatre for Children

By Dave Armstrong
Directed by Sara Brodie
Original music by Gareth Farr

Gloria's Handbag - Circa Theatre- Gareth Farr Gloria’s Handbag (2014) Circa Theatre

By Helen Moulder and Sue Rider
Directed by Sue Rider
Sound design by Gareth Farr

Sky Dancer - Witi Ihimaera Gareth Farr Sky Dancer (2013) by Capital E National Theatre for Children

By Witi Ihimaera
Directed by Sara Brodie
Original music by Gareth Farr
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Gareth Farr - Duck Death and the Tulip Duck, Death and the Tulip (2014) by Little Dog Barking Theatre

By Wolf Erlbruch, Adapted by Peter Wilson
Directed by Nina Nawalowalo
Music composed by Gareth Farr

Chapman Tripp Theatre Award for Outstanding Composer of Original Music

Fault Lines (2012)
Melbourne Festival/Christchurch Festival/Leshan Song and Dance Troupe

Directed by Sara Brodie
Original music by Gareth Farr and Gao Ping

World of Wearable Arts (2012)
Visual Symphony section
TSB Arena, Wellington

Directed/choreographed by Malia Johnson
Original music/arrangements by Gareth Farr (also conducted orchestra)

Ivy (2012)
Capital E, National Theatre for Children

Directed by Kerryn Palmer
Original music by Gareth Farr

Masi - music by Gareth Farr Masi (2012)
The Conch – NZ International Festival of the Arts

Directed by Nina Nawalowalo
Original music by Gareth Farr

End of the Golden Weather (2000, 2011) (2 separate productions)
Circa Theatre (2000), Auckland Theatre Company (2011)

Written by Bruce Mason
Directed by Susan Wilson (2000), Murray Lynch (2011)
Original music by Gareth Farr

August: Osage County (2011)
Circa Theatre

Written by Tracy Letts
Directed by Susan Wilson
Original music by Gareth Farr

Othello (2011)
Peach Theatre CompanyMaidment Theatre

Directed by Jesse Peach
Original music by Gareth Farr

End Game (2010)
Capital E, National Theatre for Children

Directed by Leo Gene Peters
Original music by Gareth Farr

Shipwrecked! (2010)
Circa Theatre

Directed by Peter Hambleton
Original music by Gareth Farr

The Nero Show (2010)
Circa Theatre

Book and lyrics by Paul Jenden
Original music by Gareth Farr

Wit (2000, 2010) (2 separate productions)
Circa Theatre (2000), Telecom Playhouse Theatre, Hamilton (2010)

Written by Margaret Edson
Directed by Cathy Downes (2000), Gaye Poole(2010)
Original music by Gareth Farr

Rome the Musical (2008)
Circa Theatre

Book and lyrics by Paul Jenden
Original music by Gareth Farr

Heat (2008)
BATS Theatre

Written by Lynda Chanwai-Earle
Directed by David O’Donnell
Sound design and original music by Gareth Farr

Vula (2002-2008)
The ConchBATS Theatre (Wellington), Maidment Theatre (Auckland), Sydney Opera House, Barbican Theatre (London)

Directed by Nina Nawalowalo
Original music by Gareth Farr

Monarchy the Musical (2007)
Circa Theatre

Book and lyrics by Paul Jenden
Original music by Gareth Farr

Spinning Mountain (2007)
Capital E, National Theatre for Children

Directed by Nina Nawalowalo
Original music by Gareth Farr and I Wayan Gde Yudane

Doubt (2007)Circa Theatre

Written by John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Sue Rider
Original music by Gareth Farr

I’m not Rappaport (2007)
Downstage Theatre

Directed by Stephen Ray
Original music by Gareth Farr

Venetian Bride (2007)
BATS Theatre

Directed by Rachel More
Original music by Gareth Farr

Maui – One Man Against The Gods (2005 – 2007)
St James Theatre (Wellington, 2005, 2007), Theatre Royal (Christchurch, 2006), Civic Theatre (Auckland, 2007), Founders Theatre (Hamilton, 2007)

Directed by Tanemahuta Gray
Original music by Gareth Farr

The Wedding (2006)
Royal New Zealand Ballet Company

Choreographed by Mark Baldwin
Original music by Gareth Farr

Troy the Musical (2006)
Circa Theatre

Book and lyrics by Paul Jenden
Original music by Gareth Farr

Arcane (2006)
BATS Theatre

Directed and conceived by Jade Eriksen
Original music by Gareth Farr

Paper Shaper (2006)
Capital E, National Theatre for Children

Devised by Peter Wilson & Tim Denton
Directed by Peter Wilson
Original music by Gareth Farr

Penguin (2005)
Capital E, National Theatre for Children

Written and directed by Peter Wilson
Original music by Gareth Farr

Monkey (2004)
Capital E, National Theatre for Children

Written by Lynda Chanwai-Earle
Directed by Peter Wilson
Original music by Gareth Farr

Pericles (2004)
Toi Whakaari

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Peter Hambleton
Original music by Gareth Farr

Cloud Nine (2004)
Circa Theatre

Written by Carol Churchill
Directed by Katherine McCrae
Original music by Gareth Farr

Aspects of her Life
Toi Whakaari

Directed by Stephen Whiting
Original music by Gareth Farr

Speed the Plow (2003)
Circa Theatre

Written by David Mamet
Directed by Rachel More
Original music by Gareth Farr

Troilus and Cressida (2003)
Toi Whakaari

Directed by Annie Ruth and Rangimoana Taylor
Original music by Gareth Farr

The Rover (2002)
Toi Whakaari

Directed by James Beaumont
Original music by Gareth Farr

Haruru Mai (2001)
Auckland Theatre Company

Written by Briar Grace
Directed by Simon Prast
Original music by Gareth Farr

So Far (2001)
Inside Out ProductionsAotea Square

Directed by Michael Mizrahi and Marie Adams
Original music by Gareth Farr
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Marc Taddei

Woman Far Walking (2000, 2001, 2002) (3 separate productions)

Written by Witi Ihimaera
Directed by Cathy Downes (2000), Christian Penny (2001), Nancy Brunning (2002)
Original music by Gareth Farr

Vagabonds (2000)Downstage Theatre

Written by Lorae Parry
Directed by Annie Ruth
Original music by Gareth Farr (performed live by composer – also played role of Cath Hagerty)

Smashing Sweet Vixen (1998)
Royal New Zealand Ballet Company

Choreographed by Shona McCullagh
Original music by Gareth Farr (performed by STRIKE percussion ensemble)

Takitoru (1995)
Downstage Theatre

Directed by Jan Bolwell, Keri Kaa, Sunny Amey
Original music by Gareth Farr

Nga Tangata Toa – the warrior people (1994)
Taki Rua Theatre, Wellington / The Watershed, Auckland

Written by Hone Kouka
Directed by Colin McColl
Original music by Gareth Farr

Wahine Toa (1992)
Taki Rua Depot Theatre

Devised by Keri Kaa, Jan Bolwell & Sunny Amey
Original Music by Helen Fisher & Gareth Farr

Hide ‘n’ Seek (1992)
Taki Rua Theatre

Written by Hori Ahipene & Hone Kouka
Directed by Hone Kouka
Original music by Gareth Farr