RICHARD MEROS SALUTES THE SOUTHERN MAN
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Adapted from the book by Richard Meros, by Geoff Pinfield and Arthur Meek Performed by Arthur Meek Directed by Geoff Pinfield [1 hr] at BATS, Wellington From 8 Mar 2012 to 17 Mar 2012 Fortune Theatre Studio, Dunedin From 20 Mar 2012 to 23 Mar 2012 Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, The Edge, Auckland From 15 May 2012 to 19 May 2012 Meteor Theatre, Hamilton From 22 Jun 2012 to 23 Jun 2012 Suter Theatre, Nelson From 18 Oct 2012 to 19 Oct 2012 Takaka Village Theatre, Takaka 20 Oct 2012 Downstage Theatre, Wellington From 23 Nov 2012 to 1 Dec 2012 Reviewed by: John Smythe; Ryan Brown-Haysom (Salient); Laurie Atkinson (The Dominion Post); Lynn Freeman (Capital Times); Terry MacTavish; Reynald Castaneda; Rosabel Tan; Richard Howard; Sarah Dunn (Nelson Mail); Helen Sims; |
He tried to save New Zealand by becoming Helen Clark's young lover... He failed.
Now, the Chapman-Tripp® award-winning Richard Meros is back, with a new nuclear-PowerPoint® to prove the number-8 wire nation faces extinction, our pioneer culture eclipsed by the globalised Fonterra® farmer with a Facebook® account.
Meros alone holds the key to our salvation – the craggy New Zealand hardness that still glimmers within the most urbane of latte-drinkers. The spirit of The Southern Man.
There will be politicking and merchandise, so bring cash.
BATS Theatre, 1 KentTerrace, Wellington
8 – 17 March 2012
6.30pm
Ticket Prices
Full $18.00
Concession $14.00
Then at various Festival venues ...
FUEL FESTIVAL 2012
Meteor Theatre
Fri 22 Jun-23 Jun, 9pm
Nelson Arts Festival 2012
Suter Theatre
18 - 19 October, 7pm
Takaka Village Theatre
20 October, 8pm
Downstage SEASON
Richard Meros Salutes the Southern Man
by Geoff Pinfield and Arthur Meek, adapted from the book by Richard Meros
Season Dates: 23 NOV – 1 DEC 2012
Thursday 22 November: Public preview, 8pm
Friday 23 November: Opening night, 8pm
Saturday 24 November: 8pm & 9.30pm
Tuesday 27 November: 8pm
Wednesday 28 November: NO SHOW – HOBBIT PREMIERE
Thursday 29 November: 8pm
Friday 30 November: 8pm
Saturday 1 December: 8pm & 9.30pm
Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at (04) 801 6946 or in person at Downstage's box office.
For up-to-date information visit www.Downstage.co.nz
Design by National Park (Steffen Kreft and Paul Neeson)