The Arrival takes Sydney by storm
17th January 2010The company conclude their Sydney Festival engagement with one final show tomorrow night. We were honoured to have had our muse, the marvellous, Shaun Tan in attendance on opening night and are pleased to report that the show has had a wonderful reception across the season. Australian Stage -http://www.australianstage.com.au/201001123106/reviews/sydney-festival/the-arrival-|-red-leap-theatre.html
Every once in a while you see a show that is such a breath of fresh air that you feel aglow when you walk out of the theatre: The Arrival is that kind of show.
an excellent, multi-talented cast and such an astonishingly wide array of finely honed stagecraft, this is a genuinely magical show not to be missed.
Short of alienating those stick-in-the-muds with the staunchest insistence on seeing only traditional, dialogue-driven naturalism, The Arrival is a piece of exciting, uplifting theatre that should be embraced by all who have the good fortune to experience it.
Visually stunning, the show is at times very funny, at others extremely moving and emotional.
A mesmerizing, enthralling production rapturously received that speaks both of the past yet to the present. Don't miss it.
The Daily Telegraph
The wildly energetic production is worthy of Tan's evocative original. And then there is the less formal but equally previous feedback from our audience such as this unsolicited email recieved via our website:
i have just seen the arrival in sydney and wanted to let you know that it was a most moving, overwhelming, delightful as well as frightening experience - something many more people should see - a private performance for all politicians in canberra would open a few eyes and hearts. thank you for your company use of its many skills and talents to inspire and touch us so deeply.
Thank you to all of you that have helped us achieve this remarkable milestone, especially Shaun Tan, Auckland Festival, Creative New Zealand and the many artists that contributed to our development process. Next stop Hong Kong Arts Festival (SOLD OUT) and then Wellington for the NZ International Arts Festival. I hope all you Wellingtonian's have your tickets! http://www.nzfestival.nzpost.co.nz/theatre/the-arrival
Bravo Alison, Chris, Conan, Dahnu, Drew, Ella, Elizabeth, Ian, Jarod, Jared, Jeremy, Jessika, John, Josh, Julie, Justin, Kate, Sally, Simon, Tama, Veronica. You have done Red Leap proud.
PS Red Leap Theatre starts workshopping our new work in February... very exciting... will keep you posted.
Open Day Auction List Announced
24th November 2009We are delighted to announce the hot line up of Auction Items that will be available for bidding at our upcoming Open Day on Sunday 6 December:
Red Leap Theatre Fundraising Auction - download the list here
List at 23/11/09. Photographs and more details yet to come.
1. Original sketch by Shaun Tan
Not found in any of his books, this is a truly unique work by Shaun Tan.
Generously donated by Shaun Tan
2. Original sketch by Shaun Tan
Not found in any of his books, this is a truly unique work by Shaun Tan.
Generously donated by Shaun Tan
3. Parklands
Graphite on paper. One of 500 limited edition autographed prints by Shaun Tan from his award winning book The Arrival, published by Lothian Print
Generously donated by Shaun Tan
4. Shadow
Graphite on paper. One of 500 limited edition autographed prints by Shaun Tan from his award winning book The Arrival, published by Lothian Print
Generously donated by Shaun Tan
5. One Small Step…
Graphite on paper. One of 500 limited edition autographed prints by Shaun Tan from his award winning book The Arrival, published by Lothian Print
Generously donated by Shaun Tan
6. The Arrival – The Night of The Giants
Graphite on paper. One of 500 limited edition autographed prints by Shaun Tan from his award winning book The Arrival, published by Lothian Print
Generously donated by Shaun Tan
7. The New Country
Graphite on paper. One of 500 limited edition autographed prints by Shaun Tan from his award winning book The Arrival, published by Lothian Print
Generously donated by Shaun Tan
8. The Arrival – The City of Birds
Graphite on paper. One of 500 limited edition autographed prints by Shaun Tan from his award winning book The Arrival, published by Lothian Print
Generously donated by Shaun Tan
9. The Arrival
Graphite on paper. One of 500 limited edition autographed prints by Shaun Tan from his award winning book The Arrival, published by Lothian Print
Generously donated by Shaun Tan
10. Set of 3
Ceramics by Richard Parker
Richard Parker is a Northland based potter who also enjoys an international reputation and is arguably a senior statesman of the New Zealand ceramics scene.
Generously donated by Richard Parker
11. Set of 5
Ceramics by Richard Parker
Richard Parker is a Northland based potter who also enjoys an international reputation and is arguably a senior statesman of the New Zealand ceramics scene.
Generously donated by Richard Parker
12. Vase
Ceramic by Anneke Borren
Anneke Borren was born in Holland and emigrated to New Zealand in 1963. She spent a year at the School of Fine Arts in Christchurch before studying overseas. In 1994 she established her own pottery studio in Paramata. Anneke has held two terms as President of the New Zealand Society of Potters and has exhibited widely both at national and international level. Her work features in many publications and she is represented in private and corporate collections across the world. 2008 marked Anneke’s 50th year as a potter.
Generously donated byAnneke Borren
13. Pounamu
Unique taonga crafted with aroha and karakia by Yogamani;
“Some years ago I had an opportunity to work alongside a well respected Maori carver. From there my passion to work with Pounamu has grown and deepened. Traditionally Pounamu was used to heal and protect, as well as a currently in trading allowing different iwi/hapu & cultures to connect. Today in Te Ao Hurihuri (the ever changing world) it is good to maintain these traditions of healing and connection. Living in such a milti cultural society it excites me to create a link these Taonga. It is an honour for me to be part of this renaissance.”
Generously donated by Yogamani
14. Pounamu
Unique taonga crafted with aroha and karakia by Yogamani;
“Some years ago I had an opportunity to work alongside a well respected Maori carver. From there my passion to work with Pounamu has grown and deepened. Traditionally Pounamu was used to heal and protect, as well as a currently in trading allowing different iwi/hapu & cultures to connect. Today in Te Ao Hurihuri (the ever changing world) it is good to maintain these traditions of healing and connection. Living in such a milti cultural society it excites me to create a link these Taonga. It is an honour for me to be part of this renaissance.”
Generously donated by Yogamani
15. Handel’s Messiah
Tickets for four to the magnificent Chirstmas tradition Handel’s Messiah at the Auckland Town Hall. This package includes passes to an after show reception hosted by Auckland Choral.
Hear some of the greatest choral music of all time, telling one of the greatest stories of all time. Featuring top international soloists, Morag Atchison, Wendy Dawn Thompson, David Hamilton and Jared Holt, accompanied by Piper’s Sinfonia conducted by Uwe Grod,. A truly special night out with friends or as a family.
Tickets are for 14 December, 7.30pm, Auckland Town Hall
Generously donated by THE EDGE & Auckland Choral
16. The Santa Claus Show
A family pass (four tickets) to another Christmas treat. Join Tim Bray Productions at The Pumphouse on the shores of Lake Pupuke for The Santa Claus Show;
Kelly and Alana are best friends. However Kelly has sent the longest list of things that a child wants for Christmas that Santa has ever seen. Santa flies Kelly to the North Pole so she can learn for herself, the true meaning of Christmas. The Santa Claus Show returns to provide magic and meaning to this special time of the year.
Tickets are valid for any performance in the season 7 - 23 December 10.30am & 1pm daily (except when sold out)..
Generously donated by Tiim Bray Productions
17. Tailored Audition Workshop with Colin Moy
An intensive one-hour, one on one, tailored audition workshop to be redeemed when you need it i.e. the next time your have an important audition.
The point of the session will be to ensure your are 100% prepared for that particular audition.
“In my own experience, both as an actor and casting director, the people who stand out in auditions are the ones who arrive confident, have made strong choices and can take direction – basically the ones who are the most prepared. Naturally this doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get the part every time, but you won’t be forgotten.”
Colin is a freelance actor, writer and director who has worked professionally in film and theatre for the last 15 years. His casting experience includes two years as a reader for Diana Rowan and two years as a casting director for Central Casting.
Generously donated by Colin Moy
18. Frogprints Photobook Voucher
Are all your special memories fading away in old albums, spines bursting, pages coming loose? Protect and show off your family photos, or create a portfolio of your work, with Frogprints fantastic Photobooks. It’s dead easy to do. Just drag and drop your pictures into the templates online and when you are happy with it order away. You definitely wont be disappointed when your album arrives in the post! www.frogprints.co.nz
Generously donated by Frogprints
19. Frogprints Photobook Voucher
Are all your special memories fading away in old albums, spines bursting, pages coming loose? Protect and show off your family photos, or create a portfolio of your work, with Frogprints fantastic Photobooks. It’s dead easy to do. Just drag and drop your pictures into the templates online and when you are happy with it order away. You definitely wont be disappointed when your album arrives in the post! www.frogprints.co.nz
Generously donated by Frogprints
20. Indulgent Chocolate Ganache Cake
An indulgent cake decorated with roses in full bloom. Bid for a voucher to have this cake made especially for your next celebration.
Generously donated by Rosey
21. Pohutakawa Seedling
Plant your own kiwi Christmas tree this year and enjoy it for many years to come,
Generously donated by Tahi Mapp-Borren
22. Pohutakawa Seedling
Plant your own kiwi Christmas tree this year and enjoy it for many years to come,
Generously donated by Tahi Mapp-Borren
23. Pohutakawa Seedling
Plant your own kiwi Christmas tree this year and enjoy it for many years to come,
Generously donated by Tahi Mapp-Borren
24. Pohutakawa Seedling
Plant your own kiwi Christmas tree this year and enjoy it for many years to come,
Generously donated by Tahi Mapp-Borren
25. Pohutakawa Seedling
Plant your own kiwi Christmas tree this year and enjoy it for many years to come,
Generously donated by Tahi Mapp-Borren
Public welcome to Red Leap Open Day
20th November 2009Following the success of our Auckland Festival 09 season we are now preparing for The Arrival, to depart Kiwi shores to play Sydney Festival, Hong Kong Arts Festival and the NZ International Festival in 2010. To celebrate, we warmly invite the public inside our rehearsal rooms for a rare glimpse into the workings of our movement and image based company.
Red Leap Theatre Open Day Programme
Sunday 6 December 2009, 107 Nielson St, Onehunga
You will find us in a commercial looking white building with flag poles out the front. Please do not park in the front car park as it is reserved for our upstairs neighbours Hugh Green. There is ample parking at the rear of the building and on the street.
On entry please sign in for safety reasons. We ask that you respect the building, people and property within but please feel at home amongst us. We are really looking forward to meeting you. Enjoy the day.
Download the Open Day Programme here.
9.45am Doors Open:
Exhibition, Props Workshop and Auction Commence
10.00am to 11.15am Class for Koha: Muscle & Bone with Charles Koroneho
M&B: Mind - Body, Muscle - Bone, is a vigorous, rhythmical, dynamic movement and spatial training system - encouraging the participants to experience the limit of their flexibility, endurance and spatial expansion. The M&B workout is about understanding the depth of relation to the ground, working space together and the communal body. It is in effect another way of working, a preparation for performance.
Charles Koroneho is an artist working in the fields of culture, performance, visual arts and education. He is a founding member of Te Kanikani O Te Rangatahi, graduate of the New Zealand School of Dance and Elam School of Fine Arts. Koroneho is currently lecturing in the UNITEC Department of Performing and Screen Arts, tutors for IndependANCE by providing professional movement, improvisation classes and performance workshops for dancers and actors.
11.30am to 12.30am The Arrival cast at work
12.30pm to 1.30pm Company blessing and Introductions led by Chris Graham
BBoy performance by Company members Justin Haiu and Tama Jarman
Both BBoys from way back, Tama and Justin met making The Arrival and are combining their awesome talents for this special one off Open Day presentation. Check out some of Justin’s moves in advance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnyDdT-l76w
Coffee and cake
1.45pm to 2.45pm Class for Koha: Devising with Kate Parker and Julie Nolan
A fun introduction to the art of devising. Come in comfortable clothing with a sense of humour, an open mind and a creative spirit.
Kate Parker and Julie Nolan are the Artistic Directors of Red Leap Theatre. They trained together under John Bolton in Melbourne in 1995. Since returning to New Zealand they have made four productions together and worked on a myriad of individual projects. They also teach extensively. Over the past 9 years their devising and theatre workshops have been offered extensively to young people and experienced professionals including teachers, through organizations such as Unitec School of Performing and Screen Arts, University of Auckland, Auckland Theatre Company, Massive Company, Excel, Performing Arts School of NZ and many Auckland secondary schools. They recently returned from an Artist In Resident programme with Hong Kong Arts Festival’s schools programme Creative October.
2.45pm Silent auction closed
3.00pm End of Day
HUGE THANKS TO ALL THAT HAVE MADE THIS DAY POSSIBLE…
NBR NZ Opera, Shaun Tan, Charles Koroneho, Rachel Lorrimer, Rebecca Barry, Linda Herrick and the NZ Herald, John Leech Framing, Imageland, Frogprints, Richard Parker, Anneke Borren, THE EDGE, Auckland Festival, Auckland Choral, Tim Bray Productions, Colin Moy, Raewyn & Derek at @URL, Tisa Ho and the team at Hong Kong Festival, Lindy Hume and the team at Sydney Festival, Lissa Twomey and the team at Auckland Festival, the company members of Red Leap and their families, and the many many others that have helped us reach this milestone.
