Dates and Times:
- 21st - 24th March 2019
- Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7.00pm
- Sunday 5.00pm
Important Details:
- Venue: The Civic, Corner Queen Street & Wellesley Street, Auckland
- Recommended for ages 10+
- Told primarily through movement with some spoken English and Mandarin
About The Dreamer:
East meets West and Shakespeare is transformed in this thrilling romance.
Desperate to escape a humdrum life and the social pressure of finding a husband, Helena retreats to her dreams, where she encounters the man of her dreams. But this courtship is no stroll in the garden for our beautiful heroine, who must fight her way through a series of extraordinary visions, nightmares and memories if she is to make true love a reality.
Inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Tang Xianzu’s mythical romance The Peony Pavilion, The Dreamer is unlike any other Shakespeare adaptation. An imaginative, free-flowing work, it seamlessly blends movement, melodrama, comedy, and live music into the most bewitching storytelling.
In collaboration with British physical theatre gurus Gecko, the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre has not only injected new life into classic texts but give them a vibrant modern twist. Featuring stunning shadowplay, an immersive soundscape, exceptional set design, and an all-Chinese cast of powerfully expressive performers and musicians, The Dreamer is a feast for the eyes and ears. Prepare to be transported.
★★★★★ “A stunning production… this is one show that should be on the top of your list to see this year.” — British Theatre Guide
“A whirlwind of dance and striking visuals.” — The Times
“Vivid, enthralling” — The Times
About Auckland Arts Festival:
A globally recognised celebration of arts and culture taking place each March, Auckland Arts Festival – Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Makaurau – is a place for ambitious ideas for storytellers, provocateurs and creators. The Festival reflects the contemporary and cosmopolitan city of Auckland and its many communities. Through the work of artists of Aotearoa and across the world, Auckland Arts Festival aims to unify, enlighten and inspire the people of Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau and its many visitors. With more than 40 shows and events and spanning theatre, dance, music, circus, cabaret, family events and visual arts, Auckland Arts Festival 2019 is not to be missed.
Read more about Auckland Arts Festival here.
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