Lovers of Central Park
7-24 FEBRUARY 2007
Central Park, Brooklyn Road
6.30pm Wed – Sat & 3pm Sat Matinee, $16/$12
Door sales available at Hotel Willis 30 minutes before performance or book @ loversofcentralpark@gmail.com
Experience the most romantic show in the Fringe Festival
Like fairy tale journeys into the woods, this guided summertime walk takes you through Brooklyn’s Central Park,
revealing an amorous montage of lovers from throughout the Park’s history.
From a nineteenth century Maori couple to a Victorian gentleman’s indiscretions with the Irish maid; the flirtations of
an American serviceman with a Brooklyn shopgirl to an elderly couple avoiding a flu pandemic by living rough in the
Park.
“I find the dramatic atmosphere of Central Park very inspiring’ says writer and co-director James Hadley. ‘There is a
sense of dark pasts hiding beside sun-filled presents which makes it perfect for an exploration of lovers’ affairs. The
actors have responded strongly to the Park in rehearsals, turning it into a lovers’ playground of secrets and seductions
which will surround the audience on their journey.
We hope this production will entice Wellingtonians back into this neglected inner city green space, to experience the
thrilling journey we have prepared for them.”
This romantic journey stars a cast of over 20 talented Wellingtonians, and is directed by five graduates of the Masters
course in Directing: L’hibou Hornung, Harriette Cowan, Kate Tarrant, Andrew Mackenzie and James Hadley.
The path will be uphill at times, like any romance, with drama, revelations and laughter along the journey. Sensible
shoes recommended!
ENDS