Echoing restrictions of life in the Antarctic, award winning theatre show HEAT brings its own alternative energy source to power a very original love story between a woman, a man and a penguin.
 
 “Exciting and intriguing … a gripping and moving tale of magical realism.” Laurie Atkinson, Dominion Post

Echoing restrictions of life in the Antarctic, award winning theatre show HEAT brings its own alternative energy source to power a very original love story between a woman, a man and a penguin.
 
 “Exciting and intriguing … a gripping and moving tale of magical realism.” Laurie Atkinson, Dominion Post
 
The Ross Ice Shelf: Husband and wife scientific team hunker down inside a tiny, tightly packed survival capsule, wintering over in the vast frozen Antarctic, accompanied by only web-cam, sporadic radio contact, the amazing Aurora Australis, and a colony of male penguins.   
 
 “Bob the penguin, an unexpected star in this extraordinary play set in Antarctica.” Gail Pittaway, Waikato Times
 
Returning to Wellington after an acclaimed national tour, HEAT is a world first. Unlike other conventional theatre shows HEAT powers completely off-grid by sustainable means. This unique Spacewise energy installation is on site at the theatre!

  “Provocative and moving, HEAT will remain in my consciousness for a long time to come.” Sharon Matthews, Theatreview.org.nz
  

HEAT contains adult content and full male nudity.
Recommended for mature audiences.

HEAT
By Lynda Chanwai-Earle
Directed by David O’Donnell

Sound Design / Composition by Antarctic Fellow Gareth Farr
Set by Brian King
Lighting by Marcus McShane
Alternative Energy Designed by Ebbett Automation Ltd

Featuring: Kate Prior, Simon Vincent and Byron Coll

Originally commissioned by Circa Theatre and the STAB Festival, BATS.

Location/venue:

Circa Two, Circa Theatre
1 Taranaki St
Wellington
Date:
25 Jan 2011 - 19 Feb 2011
Cost:
$46/38/25
Entry details:
Tues-Sat 7.30pm and Sun 4.30pm
No Show Mon