Art & Entertainment | Book Reviews | Education | Entertainment Video | Health | Lifestyle | Sport | Sport Video | Search

 


The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien

PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT FORM MEDIA RELEASE

Australian stand-up comedian, satirist and parody writer,
folksinger and storyteller
MARTIN PEARSON


IN

"The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien"

"The Lord of the Rings" - a wonderful book, a brilliant movie AND
NOW the inspiration for

an original MUSICAL in three parts:

PART ONE: "The Lost Grocery Lists of Tolkien"
PART TWO: "The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien"
PART THREE: "The Digitally re-mastered Thumbprint of Tolkien"

with Martin Pearson as the entire cast of thousands

This hilarious new show by master comic Martin Pearson was inspired by the thought that although "Lord of the Rings" is a great book and a fantastic movie, it would be so much better as a musical. "The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkein" was launched at the Australian National Folk Festival in Canberra, Easter 2004, with three sold out performances and a standing ovation, followed by a sold out show at Canberra's comedy venue, The Merry Muse. With incredible diversity and invention, Martin Pearson plays the entire cast!

"The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkein" is being hailed in Australia as "A monstrous success! An absolute winner! Hysterical, very very funny. Martin is extremely articulate, fast and funny ." [Audience comments, Canberra.]

Martin Pearson tours New Zealand from 11 - 28 June 2004, performing "The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkein" at some venues, and a stand-up comedy/music show in others. This is his first New Zealand tour.

MARTIN PEARSON

Self-described as "multiple-choice performer" Australian Martin Pearson is a parody writer of renown, a satirist, poet, debater and storyteller, as well as a singer of traditional folk songs. A comedian with a keen eye for making everyday events so mundane that they are laughable, Martin is a firm favorite on the Australian comedy and festival circuit.

"Martin's humour is rapier wit at it's sharpest... like a hot spoon through butter... "

... quick wit in his political and social satire, some of which became vehicles for his easy folk singing, self-accompanied on guitar.

He is a good yarn-spinner, and time passed quickly, as it does when you're having fun. " Patricia Kelly, The Courier Mail

NZ TOUR ITINERARY

11 June, National Library Auditorium, Wellington

12 June The Upstairs Room, Waitara, Taranaki

13 June Devonport Folk Club, Auckland

16 June Artworks Theatre, Waiheke Island

17 June Eggsentric Café, Ferry Landing, Whitianga

18 June The Paper Mulberry Café, Otane, Hawkes Bay

20 June New Edinburgh Folk Club, Dunedin

24 June The Harbour Light, Lyttelton

25 June The Ceilidh Room, Hokitika

27 June The Mussel Inn, Takaka


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOS PLEASE CONTACT: FLYING PIGLETS
Website: www.flyingpiglets.co.nz

© Scoop Media

 
 
 
 
 
Culture Headlines | Health Headlines | Education Headlines

 
Werewolf: Katniss Joins The News Team

From the outset, the Hunger Games series has dwelt obsessively on the ways that media images infiltrate our public and personal lives... From that grim starting point, Mockingjay Part One takes the process a few stages further. There is very little of the film that does not involve the characters (a) being on screens (b) making propaganda footage to be screened and (c) reacting to what other characters have been doing on screens. More>>

ALSO:

Scoop Review Of Books: Ko Witi Te Kaituhituhi

Witi Ihimaera, the distinguished Māori author and the first Māori to publish a book of short stories and a novel, has adopted a new genre with his latest book. But despite its subtitle, this book is a great deal more than a memoir of childhood. More>>

Werewolf: Rescuing Paul Robeson

Would it be any harder these days, for the US government to destroy the career of a famous American entertainer and disappear them from history – purely because of their political beliefs? You would hope so. In 1940, Paul Robeson – a gifted black athlete, singer, film star, Shakespearean actor and orator – was one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. More>>

ALSO:

"Not A Competition... A Quest": Chapman Tripp Theatre Award Winners

Big winners on the night were Equivocation (Promising Newcomer, Best Costume, Best Director and Production of the Year), Kiss the Fish (Best Music Composition, Outstanding New NZ Play and Best Supporting Actress), and Watch (Best Set, Best Sound Design and Outstanding Performance). More>>

ALSO:

Film Awards: The Dark Horse Scores Big

An inspirational film based on real life Gisborne speed-chess coach An inspirational film based on real life Gisborne speed-chess coach Genesis Potini, made all the right moves to take out top honours along with five other awards at the Rialto Channel New Zealand Film Awards - nicknamed The Moas. More>>

ALSO:

Theatre: Ralph McCubbin Howell Wins 2014 Bruce Mason Award

The Bruce Mason Playwriting Award was presented to Ralph McCubbin Howell at the Playmarket Accolades in Wellington on 23 November 2014. More>>

ALSO:

One Good Tern: Fairy Tern Crowned NZ Seabird Of The Year

The fairy tern and the Fiji petrel traded the lead in the poll several times. But a late surge saw it come out on top with 1882 votes. The Fiji petrel won 1801 votes, and 563 people voted for the little blue penguin. More>>

Music Awards: Lorde Reigns Supreme

Following a hugely successful year locally and internationally, Lorde has done it again taking out no less than six Tuis at the 49th annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. More>>

ALSO:

Get More From Scoop

 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

 
 
 
 
Culture
Search Scoop  
 
 
Powered by Vodafone
NZ independent news