MAGNOLIA STREET
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Writer Dave Armstrong Director Frank Newman Capital E National Theatre for Children presents The Dominion Post season at Downstage Theatre, Wellington From 21 Jul 2012 to 28 Jul 2012 Reviewed by: Peter McKenzie; Ewen Coleman (The Dominion Post); John Smythe; |
On this street you'll discover that magnolia trees have hearts, unexpected friendships are the best kind, and 1944 can be just around the corner.
Using cutting edge multimedia and electronics to blur the line between what's imagined and what's real, Australia's Frank Newman directs with his trademark combination of sharp storytelling and beautifully surprising animation.
“Magnolia Street is a funny, fast paced play, created by a talented group of people,” says director Frank Newman. “The show was produced using a creative mix of investigation and playfulness. The entire artistic team contributed in many ways towards the final product with the best ideas rising to the surface. As a non-Wellingtonian it was a pleasure to work with people at the top of their game and to work in such a supportive and inspiring environment. It really feels like Wellington punches well above its weight for the quality and the quantity of the theatre it produces.”
Hold your breath — you're arriving at Magnolia Street.
“Newman's latest theatrical experiment, housed at New Zealand's Capital E …is allowing him to explore the most cutting-edge and unexpected ways to reinvent the experience of theatre for young audiences.” - TYA Today, USA, 2012
Director Frank Newman is the Artistic Director of Terrapin Puppet Theatre, an Australian company producing innovative contemporary theatre that embraces new technologies. Writer Dave Armstrong has had a career in writing that spans theatre, novels, and award-winning TV shows, Dave is one of New Zealand's most successful playwrights and screenwriters.
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DETAILS
When: Sat 21, Wed 25, Sat 28 July, 6pm
Venue: Downstage Theatre, 12 Cambridge Tce
Tickets: $12 per person. $40 for a group of four
Bookings: 04 913 3740 or www.capitale.org.nz
PUBLIC SIGN LANGUAGE PERFORMANCE
When: Wed 25 July, 10am
Venue: Downstage Theatre, 12 Cambridge Tce
Tickets: $12 per person. $40 for a group of four
Bookings: Via Margaret Cranney – 04 913 3742 or margaret.cranney@wmt.org.nz
CAST
Erin Banks, Byron Coll andRobin Kerr
CREW
Audio Visual Designer: Johann Nortje
Composer: Gareth Hobbs
Lighting Designer: Nathan McKendry
Set Designer: Ian Hammond