EIGHT lives. SIX choices. YOUR night.

6 August – 3 September
Circa Theatre

By Ella Hickson

Directed by Simon Vincent

EIGHT lives. SIX choices. YOUR night.

"Superbly simple, slick and effective, you're blown away ... a truly impressive and exciting night of theatre; Ella Hickson is a huge writing talent." - The Scotsman

With eight brilliantly observed and sharply told monologues by eight distinct and unforgettable characters, Eight is a dynamic and interactive theatre event that gives the audience the chance to choose their cast of six for each performance, before they even enter the theatre. The choice will be based on who they are, where they come from and, with the partnership of a number of innovative New Zealand fashion designers, what they are wearing:

1. Millie – offers a confidential service and wears Madame Hawke.
2. Mona – seeks spiritual security while wearing NOM*d.
3. Danny – hangs out in dark places and wears Workshop.
4. Bobby – a down on her luck single mum who shops at the local op shop.
5. Astrid – stumbles in after a big night out while wearing Lonely Hearts.
6. Miles – the American glory boy in the wrong place at the wrong time wears Mandatory.
7. Andre – sheds light on the contemporary art world and wears Marvel Menswear.
8. Jude – talks about teenage obsession and is dressed by his mum.

Through her unerringly clever and perceptive play, 23-year-old London playwright Ella Hickson has defined her generation on its own terms. Each character offers a refreshingly offbeat take on growing up in a world where EVERYTHING has become acceptable. They’ve all got something to say, the question is, do you want to hear it?

Exclusive fashion and dynamic character – choose your perfect night out!

A specially-designed website has been created at www.eight-circa.com. Audience members will be able to read the character profiles and vote for who they would like to see on their chosen date.

Eight opens in Circa Two on 6 August and runs until 3 September. For his Circa directing debut, well-known Circa actor Simon Vincent has assembled a fresh and exciting cast and crew. The creative team features innovative Set Designer Andrew Foster (The Lead Wait, The Birthday Boy), Lighting Designer Jennifer Lal (The Beat Girls) and Sound Designer Thomas Press (Death and the Dream Life of Elephants).

The cast features some of Wellington’s hottest young actors, each of whom will be playing two of the characters: Chelsea Bognuda (2011 Capital E National Tour), Jonathan Kenyon (Mary Stuart - Auckland Theatre Company), Jessica Robinson (Our Man in Havana, The Year of the Rat - Circa) and Paul Waggott (Death and the Dream Life of Elephants - Downstage).

Ticket prices are Adults $46, Concession $38, Friends of Circa (until 18 August) $33, Groups 6+ $39, Groups 20+ $36 and Under 25s $25. There will be a $25 Preview performance on Friday, 5 August and a $25 Special Sunday performance on 7 August.

The cast and crew of Eight would like to thank our partners for their generous support: NOM*d, Mandatory, Lonely Hearts, Madame Hawke, Workshop, Marvel Menswear, MAC Cosmetics, Kraftwork Design Studio and Luke Calder Photography.

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