Free Theatre presents an extended season of
KAFKA’S AMERIKA
Conceived and Directed by Peter Falkenberg
“The great Theatre of Oklahoma is calling you! It’s calling you today only! If you miss this opportunity there will
never be another! Anyone thinking of his future, your place is with us! All welcome! Anyone who wants to be an artist,
step forward! We are the theatre that has a place for everyone, everyone in his place! … All welcome!”
Following the incredible success of the opening season of Kafka’s Amerika Free Theatre Christchurch is delighted to announce an extended season of this innovative performance. The company’s new
home in The Arts Centre – The Gym – once again becomes the great Theatre of Oklahoma. Conceived as an interactive
multimedia theatre production, Kafka's Amerika explores the all-pervasive America of our present as achieved utopia or nightmare.
Directed by Peter Falkenberg and with a set designed by Stuart Lloyd-Harris, Kafka's Amerika takes up the last chapter of the great dreamer's first novel and imagines a theatre where everyone can play a part.
Critics and audiences have commented especially on Free Theatre’s clever engagement with this beautiful space to create
an immersive and exciting experience:
"...this is a strange, unique and enjoyable production. It's one that captures some of the more unsettling notions
behind the idea of America with slick production standards, haunting imagery and unusual staging" - The Press
"The extraordinary drive of this company with things to say, and now an appropriate space in which to say them, could
not have come at a better time as the Arts Centre of Christchurch is restored to the city" – Theatreview
"It was weird honey. I didn't get some of it. But shit it was good" - Audience Member
Kafka’s Amerika – EXTENDED SEASON Performance Information:
8.00pm: Thursday 20 November 2014
8.00pm: Friday 21 November 2014
8.00pm: Saturday 22 November 2014
8.00pm: Thursday 27 November 2014
8.00pm: Friday 28 November 2014
8.00pm: Saturday 29 November 2014
8.00pm: Sunday 30 November 2014
Location: The Gym, The Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard.Tickets: Waged $30. Unwaged $20. Online Bookings Essential. www.freetheatre.org.nz/kafkas-amerika.html
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