The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk

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Event The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk
Venue Māngere Arts Centre, Māngere, Auckland, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Auckland Arts Festival 2013
First Date 16 March 2013
Opening Date 16 March 2013
Last Date 16 March 2013
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A five-star hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012 The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk is a tale about friendship, betrayal and overcoming adversity. Meet Martin, new boy at school among a sea of unfamiliar faces. And Sharon: class bully who immediately takes a disliking to Martin and isn't afraid to show it. Enter Simon McGurk: Martin's new best friend, despite their differences. That is until Martin does something that will alter their friendship forever! Convivial and chummy, performer Andy Manley brings audiences from 9 to 90 a coming-of-age tale that looks at a powerful universal theme: sta
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Children's Theatre
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Daniel Krass Composer
Andy Manley Devisor
Gill Robertson Director
Rob Evans Writer
Works
Text Nationality Scotland
Production Nationality Scotland
Event Status Completed
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Web http://2013.aaf.co.nz/events/the-ballad-of-pondlife-mcgurk.aspx.html
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 156723