The Forest of Marta

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Event The Forest of Marta
Venue College of Education, Auditorium, Dunedin, New Zealand
First Date 14 October 2011
Last Date 14 October 2011
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description Tells the traditional story of Bima in the Forest of Marta, about a group of brothers who have been sent into exile and are determined to establish a new kingdom. The forest of Marta is inhabited by spirits and ogres, who attack the brothers, but they are saved by a powerful spell given to Bima by a female ogre. The kingdom of Amarta is created - the most beautiful of all kingdoms.
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Shadow Puppets
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Joko Susilo Performer
Text Nationality Indonesia
Further Information Accompanied by Puspawarna Gamelan group.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 200804