CANTINA
) Photo: Sean Young ) |
Directors and creators: Scott Maidment & Chelsea McGuffin Musical Director: Nara Demasson STRUT AND FRET PRODUCTION HOUSE (AUSTRALIA) THE COLENSO BBDO SEASON (2013) [1 hr] at TelstraClear Festival Club, Wellington From 2 Mar 2012 to 18 Mar 2012 Festival Club, Aotea Square, Auckland From 6 Mar 2013 to 24 Mar 2013 Reviewed by: Caoilinn Hughes; Jenny Stevenson; Frances Morton (Metro-Arts-Auckland); |
Dripping with vaudeville, acts of unbelievable daring, the shabby-chic of speakeasies, Cantina delivers its audience some truly 'skilled-up and deliciously twisted entertainment' (The Guardian). Six characters, each with a freakish talent to take their bodies to the limit, test the fine line between pleasure and pain, timidity and brashness.
Featuring an outstanding team of circus performers from La Clique, Circus Oz and Circa, backed by haunting melodies from live piano-accordion and ukulele, Cantina hits Auckland after seducing audiences in Edinburgh, Holland, Wellington and Adelaide, and most recently a season in London during the 2012 Olympics.
Cantina is the dark-chocolate of cabaret - it's a little bit naughty, a little bit nice and you'll long for more, every night. Indulge your desires.
# In a nutshell: An intoxicating spectacle of skilful, dangerous and sensual circus.
*Contains male nudity, simulated violence and smoke.
- Show times vary by day, 7pm or 9.30pm - check http://aaf.co.nz/events/cantina.aspx
PRICING
Friend/Conc: $59.00
Adult: $65.00
Booth (8 seats): $520.00
Cantina
The Festival Club, Aotea Square
Wednesday 6 March, 7pm;
Thursday 7 March - Saturday 9 March, 9.30pm;
Sunday 10 March, 7pm;
Tuesday 12 March, 7pm;
Wednesday 13 March - Friday 15 March, 9.30pm;
Saturday 16 March - Sunday 17 March, 7pm;
Tuesday 19 March, 7pm;
Wednesday 20 March - Saturday 23 March, 9.30pm;
Sunday 24 March, 7pm
1hr no interval
Price Adult $65 / Friend/Conc $59
Booth (8 seats) $520
Bookings Book at THE EDGE: www.buytickets.co.nz / 09 357 3355 / 0800 289 842
Group bookings: groups@the-edge.co.nz / 09 357 3354
Information www.aaf.co.nz
Contains male nudity, simulated violence and smoke
Social Media Facebook: facebook.com/Aklfestival
Twitter: @Aklfestival
Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti0Eqn8HjFM
CREATIVE CREDITS
Performers: Chelsea McGuffin (Circa), Mozes (acrobat), David Carberry (Circa), Daniel Catlow (Tom Tom Crew), Alexandra Mizzen (Legs on the Wall) , Trent Arkleysmith (Von Trolley Quartet, Austria)
Co creators: David Carberry, Daniel Catlow, Henna Kaikula and Mozes
Producer: Penelope Leishman
Company Manager: Josh Sherrin
Original Sound designers: Nara Demasson & David Carberry
Rigger: Simon Mitchell
LX Designer & Operator: Abby Clearwater
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