Capital E return to Auckland with An Awfully Big Adventure!

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TRAVEL BACK 100 YEARS AND DISCOVER THE REAL STORY OF NZ IN WWI

Capital E National Theatre for Children presents
AN AWFULLY BIG ADVENTURE
Directed and devised by Leo Gene Peters

Following a successful 2014 national tour and 2015 Wellington return season, award-winning national theatre company Capital E bring their acclaimed production of An Awfully Big Adventure to Q Theatre from March 25 to March 28.

“An Awfully Big Adventure is a magnificently rumbustious, inventive and often hilarious production for 8-year-olds and above about, of all things, World War 1”.
Laurie Atkinson, The Dominion Post

Through inventive play, An Awfully Big Adventure takes audiences on a journey to World War One where a story emerges of two young men; one a keen enlister convinced he is on his big OE, the other a conscientious objector. As road cases transform to trenches, and a dusty collection of coats becomes a map of Europe, their stories collide on Flanders fields.

Through energetic songs and moments of Pythonesque vaudeville, this high energy ensemble, Adam Brown, Andrew Paterson and Brynley Stent, beautifully shares the unforgettable stories revealing the truth about what really happened out there.

“…moving and poignant, but hilarious as well. I learned more about WW1 in that hour than I ever did at school or university! It really was outstanding – so impressed.”
Public Programmes Manager, Rotorua Museum

An Awfully Big Adventure was originally created to mark the hundred year anniversary since the outbreak of World War One. It is a work that explores the complexity of the times, the conduct of the war, the heroes, and the impact it had on New Zealanders.
Capital E’s Director, Stuart Grant says, “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to bring this production to Auckland’s Q Theatre. The work embarks on a journey to explore the truth behind a different time and place and is accessible to people of all ages. This will be a show not to miss!”

Ideal for ages 8 years and older

An Awfully Big Adventure plays:
Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen Street
Wednesday 25 March – Saturday March 28 at 6.30pm
Extra Performances: 8.30pm Friday 27 March & 2pm Sat 28 March
Tickets: Single Tickets $15 or Family Concession x4 tickets at $12.50 each (service fees apply)
Duration: 55 minutes
Book at qtheatre.co.nz

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