Pondlife McGurk features for the first time in Wellington

Pondlife McGurk features for the first time in Wellington

Pondlife McGurk was a troublesome child,
some called him stupid, some called him wild.

“The very model of audience-capturing storytelling.”- Theatre Guide London

In the battlefield of the school playground and class lies a touching story about how difficult it can be to stay true to your friends. The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk comes to Wellington St James Hospitality Suite as part of the Capital E National Arts Festival 2015 on Saturday 21 March at 11.30am.

Solo performer Marko Jovanovic plays a series of characters including Martin; a young boy bullied by a classmate after moving to a new school. When he meets Simon McGurk, not only does a budding friendship blossom, but along the way a series of betrayals and cruelties test their friendship.

Written by Andy Manley and Rob Evans, directed by Gill Robertson and originally produced in 2008 by the remarkable Scottish Catherine Wheels Theatre Company, Barking Gecko presents a coming-of-age tale set in the late 1970s.

Festival Producer Melanie Hamilton says, “The stunning show has been performed over 250 times in Australia, Scotland, USA and New Zealand. This will be its first time performed in Wellington, and we’re thrilled that it is part of the Capital E National Arts Festival 2015.”

The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk will feature in one public performance only on Saturday 21 March at 11.30am at the St James Hospitality Suite.

To book tickets and view the full Festival programme visit www.capitale.org.nz

ENDS.

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