We acknowledge the generous support from: Creative New Zealand, McArthur Trust, Victoria University of Wellington, Mr. Dominic Cheung and the ‘East By West Ferries’ We are delighted to invite you to the New Pacific Theatre presentation of:

Ex_isle of Strangers

A work‐in‐progress presentation on Mātiu Somes Island

April 1518,
2010

The New Pacific Theatre Collective is an ensemble of theatre practitioners, musicians and designers ‐ under the artistic guidance of Bert van Dijk. We are investigating an approach to performance training & practice that is reflective of the unique geographic, cultural and spiritual qualities of Aotearoa / New Zealand ‐ drawing inspiration from Contemporary European performance principles, Japanese Noh theatre and the Whare Tapere [pre‐European Māori performing arts].

As a nation of islands and islanders, we share the experience of having left a Homeland, venturing on a journey over sea [by boat or plane], and arriving at a new territory ‐ to be delighted, surprised and challenged by the ‘unknown’.

It is fitting to give our first public presentation the theatrical structure of such a journey by situating it on Mātiu Somes Island – a place of remarkable geographic, cultural and spiritual attributes.

The work we are presenting is a ‘work‐in‐progress’ and it is important at this stage to invite feedback and initial responses to our investigations and creations from a selected audience.

To cover the cost of chartering a ferry and offering a light refreshment on the island, the ticket price for Ex_isle of Strangers is set at: $30 adults / $25 unwaged / $20 children.

For pragmatic reasons we are limiting the audience to 50 people per performance – therefore, if you wish to attend this unique event, you need to purchase your ticket ASAP.

Email bertvd@clear.net.nz with a first and second choice of performance dates, the number of tickets required, and your contact details.

The audience is asked to gather at Queens Wharf ‐ 15 min. prior to ferry departure:

- April 15 & 16: Ferry departs at 1PM / returns app. at 4:45PM

- April 17 & 18: Ferry departs at 1:15PM / returns app. at 4:45PM

Please note that the performance involves walking to various locations on the island and requires a certain degree of mobility.

ENDS