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Dunedin Fringe: Alfonsina

17 Mar 2010
Alfonsina is a comic depiction of a young Argentinean woman who leaves her family to search

Written by

Katie Burson

Alfonsina is a comic depiction of a young Argentinean woman who leaves her family to search for a better life. Alfonsina is the heroine clown who cannot avoid trouble.

Escaping the harsh suburbs of Buenos Aires and arriving in downtown Auckland, she finds a cleaning job. All goes well until she is asked to show her work permit.

Alfonsina is a comic depiction of a young Argentinean woman who leaves her family to search for a better life. Alfonsina is the heroine clown who cannot avoid trouble.

Escaping the harsh suburbs of Buenos Aires and arriving in downtown Auckland, she finds a cleaning job. All goes well until she is asked to show her work permit.

 Alfonsina was one of the highlights of Wellington Fringe Festival 2010 and was praised by the audience and critics:

"Excellent direction and three superb performances from the cast"

(Ewen Coleman - THE DOMINION POST)

"Fluid ensemble work and impeccable timing"  

(John Smythe - THEATREVIEW)

New Play by LAB Research Theatre Company

Directed by Pedro Ilgenfritz

When: 24th-27th March 7pm

Where:The Globe Theatre

104 London Street, Dunedin

Cost: $9 Door sales

Contact: Katie Burson k.a.burson@gmail.com