The Arrival

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Event The Arrival
Venue New Zealand Opera - Wellington (1999-), Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event NZ International Festival of the Arts (Wellington)
First Date 11 March 2010
Last Date 14 March 2010
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description Adapted from the book by Shaun Tan, this story of an immigrant in search of a better future is infectious, captivating and full of wonder.
Primary Genre Other
Subjects Immigrant
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Julie Nolan Creator
Kate Parker Creator
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Though the show has more than 200 props, cast members periodically join in. At various points they portray snow and rain, then morph into clothes pegs. (Dom Post). The show was born in Auckland in March 2009, and has since been to Australia and Hong Kong.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 201651