The Arrival

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When:

Thu 11 Mar ’10, 8:00pm	Saving
Fri 12 Mar ’10, 8:00pm	Saving
Sat 13 Mar ’10, 2:00pm	Saving
Sun 14 Mar ’10, 4:00pm	Saving

Where: The Opera House, 111 - 113 Manners St, Te Aro, Wellington Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

A Reserve: $66.00
A Reserve Friend: $61.00
A Reserve (child): $41.00
B Reserve : $56.00
B Reserve Friend: $51.00
B Reserve (child): $26.00
C Reserve: $41.00
C Reserve (child): $18.00
Booking fees may apply

Website:

www.nzfestival.nzpost.co.nz

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Red Leap Theatre / New Zealand

Described as “infectious, captivating, and full of wonder”, this major work of physical and visual theatre is adapted from the award-winning graphic novel by Australian artist and author Shaun Tan. The story of an immigrant who flees his homeland in search of a better future, The Arrival is an emotive and inspiring account of one man’s quest to belong.

On his travels, The Arrival’s central character must navigate strange customs, curious creatures, and indecipherable languages to find the security he needs to reunite his family. Designed to enchant even the most stoic of hearts, The Arrival combines music, movement, comedy, expert puppetry, and shadow-play to perfectly capture the essence of Shaun Tan’s unique artistry.

Author of popular illustrated books The Rabbits, The Red Tree, and The Lost Thing, Shaun Tan is well known for the surreal, dream-like imagery he uses to illustrate universal themes of displacement. Magical and beautiful, Red Leap Theatre’s nearwordless production is an enthralling story of humanity, hope and overcoming hardship. Step into a land of flying ships and travelling balloons for this heart-warming tribute to migrants and refugees throughout the world.

Creator and director Julie Nolan
Creator, imagery, and cast Kate Parker
Lighting designer Jeremy Fern
Set John Verryt
Props Simon Coleman
Music Andrew McMillan
Costume Elizabeth Whiting

Image: Andrew Malmo
Duration: 1 hr 15