Samson Airline
Premiered Nibelheim, November 2002
Production Credits

The Free Theatre invites you to take a flight on Samson Airline, the newest and cheapest airline in the country ($9/$11), small snacks from the onboard kitchen inclusive, with drinks and duty-free souvenirs also available. The live in-flight entertainment will cover the story of Samson by way of explaining the name of the Airline. Texts for the live in-flight entertainment will be by God, the Prophet Mohammed, George W. Bush, Steve Earle, and Mohammed Atta, amongst others. The Airline Director is Peter Falkenberg and the design of the aircraft is by Richard Till. Your Pilot for this flight will be Captain Ryan Reynolds and your Co-Pilot, Mr George Parker. Miss Kate Hamilton and Miss Marian McCurdy will be your Stewardesses. Boarding takes place at 9.11pm nightly from 12-16 November, at the Gate in the South Quad of the Arts Centre. Boarding Passes will be available at the Gate, or can be booked in advance by phoning 365-3159.

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Reviews

Samson Airline didn't get airborne
Christchurch Press - 26 Nov 2002

Gimmick theatre, but does it work?
Christchurch Star - 20 Nov 2002

Publicity

Unusual view of Middle East conflict
Chronicle - 14 Nov 2002