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"For quarter of a century Free Theatre has refined cultural
horizons and shaped Christchurch's perceptions of contemporary theatre"
- The Press, 21 May 2008 |
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"For quarter of a century Free Theatre has refined cultural
horizons and shaped Christchurch's perceptions of contemporary theatre"
- The Press, 21 May 2008 |
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Distraction Camp is touring to Bats Theatre, Wellington, 31 Aug - 12 Sep
Then at University Theatre, Christchurch, 25 Sep - 5 Oct as part of the Body Festival
REVIEWS:
Then What is Freedom? - Theatreview, reviewed by Whetu Fala
Play hard work, but worth the effort - The Press, reviewed by Alan Scott
As the audience walk in, the performance has already begun. They are welcomed into a House of Illusions: the live music from a twin pianist and cellist is in full swing and the actors dance together on a small dance floor, centre of the stage. The performance (and the audience) are reflected back by large mirrors, and also on monitors, which show previously captured images from the town outside intercut with a live video feed from a roaming camera operator inside. The House of Illusion allows a potential for freedom from the outside world, but it is also constantly under surveillance.
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The Marvellous Corricks live cinema event has been picked up by the New Zealand International Film Festival and will be touring to Wellington on 18 July and Napier on 22 August.
