Monkey ... Journey to the West

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Event Monkey ... Journey to the West
Venue Powerhouse Theatre, New Farm, QLD
Umbrella Event Brisbane Festival 2014
First Date 24 September 2014
Opening Date 25 September 2014
Last Date 27 September 2014
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Monkey is the tale of four mismatched pilgrims - the undisciplined, disruptive and semi-divine Monkey, the anxious mortal monk Tripitaka, the rude and rapacious Pigsy, and the sincere but slow monster Sandy - as they overcome impossible odds on their journey from China to India to obtain sacred scriptures and enlightenment. The creation of Kim Carpenter'™s multi-award-winning Theatre of Image, this highly visual and physical production combines comedy, music, song and spectacular martial arts. Co-directed by John Bell (Bell Shakespeare) and Kim Carpenter and written by Donna Abela.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Music
Martial Arts
Song
Subjects China
Myth
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Kim Carpenter Creator
Kim Carpenter Designer
John Bell Director
Sian James-Holland Lighting Designer
Gavin Robins Movement Director
Peter Kennard Music and Lyrics Librettist
Aljin Abella Performer
Darren Gilshenan Performer
Aileen Hyunh Performer
Ivy Mark Performer
Lia Reutens Performer
Justin Smith Performer
Anthony Taufa Performer
Donna Abela Writer
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information This project has been assisted by the Australian Government'™s Major Festival Initiative, managed by the Australia Council its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc. Brisbane Festival, Melbourne Festival, Riverside Theatres Parramatta, Theatre of Image and Sydney Opera House and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web Brisbane Festival website
Programme Brisbane Festival 2014 programme
Production Company Theatre of Image website
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 107985