The Harbinger
Written and Directed by David Morton and Matthew Ryan,
Puppetry and Stage Designer – David Morton, Lighting Designer – Whitney
Eglinton, Sound Designer - Tone Black Productions, Costume Designer – Noni
Harrison.
Performed by Kathleen Ion, Barb Lowing, Emily Burton, Anna
Straker and Giema Contini.
This exceptional work is
basically a delightful telling of a Fairy Tale for adults. Rural towns in Victoria are very privileged
to have the opportunity of such a magical evening of entertainment it is not to
be missed if you get the chance.
Set in a conventional theatre
space that is the apartment of a very old man (large puppet operated by three
puppeteers). He is totally immersed in
completing his life’s work, an act of love.
A young girl enters his apartment escaping from the hostile world
outside. What ensues is the unfolding of
a story that is captivating, most particularly, because of the way it is
presented by puppeteers who work with deft skill and exquisite deference to
their puppets. All design elements come
together to form a crisply presented extremely well crafted whole.
On the night that I saw this
work at Gas Works the audience was silent and entranced through out and the
foyer was abuzz with charmed and satisfied patrons at the end of the
performance.
Don’t miss it if it is coming to
an Arts Centre near you and be grateful for an astute Arts Officer if your
Council is bringing in this magical, moving night of Theatre.
Suzanne Sandow (For Stage Whispers)
9 September 2014, West Gippsland Arts Centre
11 September 2014, Colac Otway Performing Arts Centre
13 September 2014, Hawthorn Arts Centre
16 September 2014, Plenty Ranges Arts Centre
20 September 2014, Healesville Memorial Hall
23 September 2014, Forge Theatre and Arts
24 September 2014, John Leslie Theatre, Sale
25-26 September 2014, Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre
1-4 October 2014, Street Theatre, Canberra
7 October 2014, Australian Theatre for Young People
9-10 October 2014, Gold Coast Arts Centre
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