Theatre Pataphysical Proudly Presents -
'ACTION' By Sam Shepard
Four characters, a Christmas tree and a total lack of conversation all equals 'ACTION'.
A surreal comedy by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard.
Theatre Pataphysical is proud to bring the premier of this unpredictable play to New Zealand. Come in from the cold to this dark dreamscape of Americana.
"We should be thankful for art like this . . ."
- The Package, Feb 2004Theatre Pataphysical Proudly Presents -
'ACTION' By Sam Shepard
Four characters, a Christmas tree and a total lack of conversation all equals 'ACTION'.
A surreal comedy by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard.
Theatre Pataphysical is proud to bring the premier of this unpredictable play to New Zealand. Come in from the cold to this dark dreamscape of Americana.
"We should be thankful for art like this . . ."
- The Package, Feb 2004Join the Christmas 'festivities' and see what happens . . . expect a visceral show with something for all the senses!
"Things don't work. And then I smash something. I punch something. I scream. Later I find my throat is torn. I've torn something loose. I'm trembling. My breath is short. My heart's thumping. I don't recognize myself"
'ACTION' is Theatre Pataphysical's second performance, following the award winning Fringe NZ 2004 production of 'AFTER KAFKA'.
" . . . leaves you dizzy and breathless . . . totally committed and physically demanding performance . . a strong production"
- Lyn Freeman, Capital Times, 18 Feb 2004
"We should be thankful for art like this . . ."
- The Package, Feb 2004
Directed by Mr. Ryan Hartigan, the cast of four are committed to restoring a sense of danger to live theatre and producing work that experiments without excluding the audience.
What? 'ACTION' by Sam Shepard
When? 22-31 July 2004 (no shows Sunday and Monday) @ 7pm
Where? BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Tce, Wellington
Cost? $15/12
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