WORLD PREMIERE
What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey alone to a land where the future is unknown?
This question inspired Shaun Tan's award-winning book, now lifted from the page in a wondrous, wordless stage production.
Fleeing an oppressive force, and leaving behind his wife and child, a man travels vast oceans, in search of a better life in a new land. There he encounters indecipherable languages, peculiar customs, curious animals and dazzling architecture. Baffled and bewildered, he sets out to find a home, a job and the security he needs to reunite his family.
Designed to captivate audiences of all ages, the show combines music, movement, puppetry and shadow play to send your heart and imagination on a journey of discovery to a land of flying ships, strange birds and travelling balloons.
This story of overcoming hardship, of humanity and of hope is a tribute to migrants and refugees throughout the world.
CREATED BY: Kate Parker, Julie Nolan, and Cast
See New Zealand Post Family Weekend for information about The Arrival Shadow Puppetry Workshop.
Developed through the Auckland Festival WATCH THIS SPACE initiative funded by Arts Regional Trust and ASB Community Trust.
" The Arrival is world class; one of the best examples of its kind you'll ever see." Read the NZ Herald review of the opening night of The Arrival in the Review Room >>>
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