Silo Theatre presents BARE

 
SILO THEATRE BARES ALL FOR ITS TENTH BIRTHDAY

Silo Theatre presents BARE
 

The iconic NZ play that first catapulted an emerging inner city theatre into the cultural limelight returns on April 12th with a new season of Toa Fraser’s BARE, to celebrate the 10th Birthday of Auckland’s much-loved Silo Theatre.

 The remount of BARE acknowledges the theatres ten year milestone, and in true Silo Theatre style the brave decision has been made to cast two emerging actors in this highly demanding production. Under the direction of Oliver Driver, Morgana O’Reilly and Curtis Vowell take up the challenge of bringing 15 different characters to life in a snapshot of Auckland culture complete with its prejudices, dilemmas and delights. Love, sex, family, friendship, youth and bad multiplex movies are laid bare in this hilarious and touching 80 minute work.

From humble beginnings as Auckland’s first gay nightclub, this back-street theatre has firmly established a reputation as the breeding ground for the finest emerging and established actors, directors and designers. Silo Theatre began its life in 1997 under the direction of Sharyn Duncan and was opened in direct response to the demise of Auckland’s much loved Watershed Theatre in 1996. Over 10 years the theatre has gone from a venue for hire to a fully produced annual season of theatre under the guidance of current Creative Director Shane Bosher.

In 1998 whilst struggling to establish a brand and a home audience in a city condemned as a cultural wasteland, Silo Theatre to give an unknown writer and two young actors the opportunity to premiere a new NZ work. Toa Fraser’s BARE was a major hit making Aucklanders sit up and take notice of this determined little theatre as it gave one of NZ’s most revered writers his first taste at success. From its 1998 Silo Theatre debut, BARE went on to tour extensively through NZ, Australia and the U.K. launching the acting careers of Madeleine Sami and Ian Hughes. Toa Fraser would also go on to write the much-acclaimed NUMBER 2.

The phenomenal talent coupled with an outstanding annual programme that boasts the best in contemporary theatre from all over the world has drawn larger audiences eager to experience the excellence and intimacy of Silo Theatre. The people that have supported the theatre – directors, actors, writers, designers, musicians, supporters and audiences make an impressive group, all of whom have given their creativity and energy for little remuneration. These include Madeleine Sami, Mia Blake, Paolo Rotondo, Toni Potter, Claire Chitham, Michael Hurst, Katie Wolfe, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Radar, Oliver Driver, John Verryt, Taika Cohen, Jermaine Clements, Theresa Healey and Danielle Cormack.

SILO THEATRE’S 10th BIRTHDAY PRODUCTION of BARE plays

April 12 – May 12 2007

Directed by Oliver Driver, featuring Morgana O’Reilly and Curtis Vowell

Monday and Tuesday at 7pm. All other shows 8pm. No show on Sundays

Bookings through Ticketmaster on 09 970 9700 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Tickets: $18-$30 (booking fees may apply)

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