Keep it Rural

Put the Kettle on Productions, Presents:

Keep it Rural

What does a Beauty Queen, Lord of the Rings and some Alpaca’s have in common?

They all feature in; ‘Keep it Rural’ a new work written and performed by Toi Whakaari graduate actors: Tansy Hayden and Asher Smith

Combining their two solo shows ‘Haydaze’ and ‘Return of The Queen’ from their season in ‘Go Solo 08’ they have combined forces to create ‘Keep it Rural’ humorous and heart felt stories from the heartland.

Incorporating themes of economic hardship, kiwi ingenuity, tourism, pageantry, climate change and of course farming, the three pieces give you an insight into the weird and wonderful people who populate our rural sectors. Keep it Rural will keep you talking long after you leave the theatre.

“Tansy Hayden's Hay Daze is a tautly written and fresh take on parochial themes. Hay Daze has some great one-liners and is a genuinely moving tale.”

“Asher Smith's The Return of the Queen, The great characterisations here recall Wheeler's Luck….delightfully inventive black humour.”

Thomas La Hood- Theatreview July2008

Keep it Rural

The Dooley’s are a well to do farming couple who have fallen on hard times there once thriving 1000 acre paradise has been reduced to a modest 100 acre hobby farm on the outskirts of Culvaden. Their relationship is tested as their economic situation begins to crumble. But Elsie won’t let this ruin their image.

Haydaze

Miss Centenary 1973 from Riversdale near Gore relives her hay day as the rural Beauty Queen, a tale of love and loss.

Return of the Queen

Sam Eagle a farmer from the king country fights to keep his land after Lord of the Rings tour threatens his livelihood.

ENDS

Prices
Full $16
Concession $12
Fringe Addict Card Holder $10

Info
22 - 25 February: 6:30pm
Duration: 1hr

Tickets
BATS Theatre
book@bats.co.nz
04 802 4175

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