A Collection of Nonsense

This brand new adaptation of classic works by Edward Lear is written and produced by Steve Morrison and brilliantly set to the music of Edmund McWilliams (Ed Cake of Bressa Creting Cake), Geoff Maddox (of Goldenhorse) and Giva Downey, Children of all ages will be rocking out to the nonsense lyrics of The Owl and the Pussycat, the Jumblies, the Alphabet, and Calico Pie.

Edward Lear is a wise old man negotiating his way into old age by letting his inner child run free. Director Elena Stejko and the cast led by veteran Mark Mitchinson explore themes of aging, death, and the relationship between humanity and the infinite – but in a light-hearted, whimsical, colorful way.

Lear as the grandfather passes on his love of stories to his granddaughter, as his words and characters come to life singing and dancing. We hope to inspire enjoyment in words, and nonsense, and stories in kids and grownups alike. Grandparents will enjoy the relationship between the generations, and the infectious songs will have kids humming the alphabet for days to come.

No jumblies were harmed in the production of this show.

Starring

Mark Mitchinson as Edward Lear and Anjula Prakash as Grandaughter
With music by Edmund McWilliams, Giva Downey & Geoffrey Maddox
Featuring beloved characters Owl, Pussycat, Pig, Turkey & The Jumblies
Played by a super cast of emerging talent including: Gina Timberlake, Jillian McDonald, Brendan Lovell, Becky Kuek, Tamara Markovic, Jessica Astorga-Ralph, Erin Wallace, Emma Thorburn, Sherie Moore & guests.

Creative Team

Costume Design by Sara Taylor, Elizabeth Whiting & Wilma Kotze
Set & Lighting Design by Steven Morrison
Direction by Elena Stejko

Playing at

The Victoria Picture Palace & Theatre
48 Victoria Rd
Devonport
Auckland

http://www.iconiccinemas.co.nz/movies/5061.php

http://outboxtheatre.co.nz/2011/06/holiday-theatre-kids-edward-lear/