Young and Hungry Festival of New Theatre

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Fri 10 Jul ’09, 6:30pm–10:30pm	Saving
Sat 11 Jul ’09, 6:30pm–10:30pm	Saving
Tue 14 Jul ’09, 6:30pm–10:30pm	Saving
Wed 15 Jul ’09, 6:30pm–10:30pm	Saving
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Where: The Basement, Lower Greys Avenue, Auckland CBD Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Adult, 1 play: $20.00
Adult, 3 plays: $45.00
Under 25, 1 play: $15.00
Under 25, 3 plays: $36.00
Booking fees may apply

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Merrin Cavel
hayden hyams
Rachel Harvey

The Young and Hungry Festival of New Theatre showcases the best up and coming young talent in a triple-bill of 50 minute plays which will be staged in Auckland and Wellington simultaneously. Mentored by top theatre professionals, the cast and crews are made up entirely of 15-25 year olds who have the passion and the potential to make great NZ theatre.

This year’s exciting programme includes three plays which have been commissioned especially for the festival by New Zealand playwrights Georgina Titheridge, Vivienne Plumb and Miria George. They have all produced work which reflects NZ youth culture.

Oyster is a quirky, funny and ultimately moving story. Dolores Romero sings like an angel; Gaia wants to save the world and Napolean wants to travel far away from it; Velma is into cruelty-free pork, Lelani wants to beat her up and Chevy thinks he can explain everything. They all want to know who they are, and where they belong in this big wide world.

Sit On It is a comedy for chicks, dicks and anyone who has ever wondered why girls spend so much time in the bathroom. The play is a hilarious peek into a very private world. Set entirely in the ladies toilet of a trashy nightclub and awash with witty dialogue and authentic characters.

Urban Hymns is a story of survival and greed, art and music, drugs and crime. Money talks in Joseph’s neighbourhood and the market place rules. But when he can no longer make the cut Joseph turns to Tobias and together they make the first worst decision of their lives.