Theatre Company: Read Leap Theatre
Writer: Adaptation of book written by Shaun Tan
Director: Kate Parker, Julie Nolan
Actors: Kate Parker, Jarrod Rawiri, Alison Bruce, Sally Stockwell, Chris Graham, Tahi Mapp-Barren, Jared Turner, Ella Becroft, Jason Haiu and Tama Jarman
Location: The Civic

Synopsis:

From the promotional material produced for the Auckland Festival 09:
Fleeing and oppressive force, and leaving behind his wife and child, a man travels vast oceans, in search of a better life in a new land. There he encounters indecipherable languages, peculiar customs, curious animals and dazzling architecture. Baffled and bewildered, he sets out to find a home, a job and the security he needs to reunite his family.

Thoughts on this Production:

This production was utterly enchanting. I was completely mesmerized from beginning to end. Although there was very little language used, it was easy to follow the story because of the very imaginative ways that the cast used themselves and puppets to convey information. It really is quite incredible how they have brought a picture book to life!!!