The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik:Deep Sea Explorer
THE EDGE and TIME OUT THEATRE presents a PERTH THEATRE COMPANY and WEEPING SPOON PRODUCTION
THE
ADVENTURES OF ALVIN SPUTNIK: DEEP SEA
EXPLORER
CREATED AND PERFORMED BY TIM WATTS
SPUTNIK RETURNS TO SPREAD LOVE, LIGHT & LAUGTER IN AUCKLAND CITY!
THE EDGE is delighted to
announce the return season of the smash-hit production from
the Auckland Fringe, The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep
Sea Explorer. A show that has garnered 5 star reviews in
Edinburgh and around the world;, it will be playing from
November 3rd at the Herald Theatre,
Aotea Centre,
Auckland.
Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer is a multi award-winning one-man micro-epic puppet show that fuses animation, mime and puppetry into a tiny tale set in the deepest darkest blue sea, about a solitary explorer with a heart as big as a whale. It was one of the beloved ‘family friendly’ favourites of the 2011 Auckland Fringe, drawing sell-out crowds during its stint at The Basement Theatre and earning itself rave reviews. The show has been hailed by critics for its originality and endearing storytelling, while audiences were left spellbound by the captivating performance which engaged both young and young at heart.
“A genuine all-ages work. Adults will
respond to its melancholy and the depth of Tim Watts's
vision. Children will find Alvin's exploration of the
underwater world both beguiling and delightful.”
– Sydney Morning Herald
“…Absolutely the first ‘must-see' of Auckland Fringe 2011” – Theatreview
The seas have risen, billions have died, and those who remain live on farms on top of skyscrapers, on top of mountains. Now science and humanity are turning to the oceans themselves. It is up to Alvin Sputnik to venture through the mysterious depths to find a place for the human race to live in peace once more.
“…magical moments of imaginative character creation… that make the entire audience coo. – The Independent” – Edinburgh review
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer is created and performed by Tim Watts, (Weeping Spoon Productions) an international award winning writer/deviser, director, performer, puppeteer and animator, who has performed and created shows all over the world.
“Tim Watts makes us care deeply and completely about a puppet that is little more than a glorified hand and ball. That’s theatre magic” – Theatre Scenes NZ
“If Pixar had a theatrical division… they’d create something like this show.” NYTheatre.com
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer is "...Pure theatrical magic...” – NZ Herald
Don’t miss
out on tickets to this strictly limited season.
Watch a
video introducing the show here: http://vimeo.com/26481978
THE ADVENTURES OF ALVIN SPUTNIK: DEEP SEA EXPLORER
PLAYS
Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th November, 6pm and 8pm
(Saturday Matinee at 1:30pm)
Herald Theatre, Aotea
Centre, THE EDGE
Tickets through THE EDGE –
www.buytickets.co.nz or 0800 BUY TICKETS
Adults -
$28/Children - $15 (booking fees will
apply)
ENDS