Death Never Blinks: A Rather Silly Radio Play

Media Release: For Immediate Release
Thursday 4 February 2016

Kickin' Rad Productions presents

Death Never Blinks

A rather silly radio play.

Wellington, 1953. Local mobsters. Greasy pawnshops. Gambling debts. And literally miles and miles of bunting. What does it mean? Will Dick Mason, Private Detective, solve the case before the case solves him? This Fringe, Kickin’ Rad presents an old timey radio play, recorded live before a studio audience.

Creators/performers Sam Smith and Steven Youngblood were inspired by their shared love of silliness and radio plays to create something for Wellington audiences.

“I was really inspired by A Touch Of Cloth, which is a brilliantly silly spoof of modern detective shows. I wanted to put in as many stupid jokes as I could, and I think I've achieved that. I'm really looking forward to sharing it with people who like silliness for the sake of silliness,” says Sam Smith (winner of Best Newcomer NZICF 2013).

For Steven, the love of the genre was a big drawcard.

“I have always loved noir - the dramatic tension, anti-heroes, and the feeling that even when the hero wins, they lose. I'm also very much in love with the idea of radio shows - the Thrilling Adventure Hour is a live radio show that has been my constant companion for the past two years. I am so excited to perform this show with my friends (and Sam) to everybody with a passion for fun (and a more than a little bit of silliness).”

Dick Mason, Private Detective, will be joined by the usual suspects any film noir buff will be familiar with - the femme fatales, the gamblers, the sleazy barkeeps, the pawn shop owners, and mobsters galore, all with a Kiwi twist. In addition, Kickin’ Rad will record each performance, and create a special audio version available to download after the season.

Starring:
Sam Smith (Writer Jono & Ben, Best Newcomer NZICF 2013)
Jennifer O’Sullivan (Spirit of the Fringe 2014)
Jim Stanton ("Sharp, Sassy and Charismatic" NZ Herald)
and Steven Youngblood (Yet To Be Identified In A Review But Solid Nonetheless)
With support from Oliver Devlin on foley and music

Part of New Zealand Fringe Festival - www.fringe.co.nz

WELLINGTON: 9:00pm, 28 Feb - 2 Mar 2016
The Dome at BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Tce, Wellington
Adults $16, Concession $14, Addict Card $12
Bookings: 04 802 4175 or www.bats.co.nz

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