A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings
Ireland

A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

  • Theatre
  • Family
  • Australasian Premiere
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Dan Colley & Riverbank Arts Centre

For lovers of exquisite, beautifully crafted theatre, a magical realist gem inspired by legendary novelist Gabriel García Márquez’s darkly comic fairy tale.

In a kitchen, two storytellers discover something remarkable – an old man with wings – and invite us to speculate who he is. A neighbour believes he’s an angel. A priest claims he’s an imposter. Pilgrims flock to see him, hoping to be healed, but leave with something very different from what they expected.

Winner of Best Design at the Dublin Fringe Festival, talented Irish theatremaker Dan Colley has created a perfect show for young and old to share, gorgeously formed around music, puppetry and live video, but also thoughtful and emotionally rich in its exploration of human nature.

*Child - 14 and under
Recommended for ages 8+
Allergy warning: contains goose feathers

From $25.90*

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Dates

  • Thu
    21
    Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
    6:30pm
  • Fri
    22
    Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
    11:00am
  • Fri
    22
    Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
    6:30pm
  • Sat
    23
    Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
    2:00pm
  • Sat
    23
    Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
    6:30pm
  • Sun
    24
    Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
    2:00pm

Duration

50mins no interval

50 Mayoral Drive,
Auckland 1010

+64 9 309 2677
https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/herald-theatre

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5 Stars

“A beautiful if enigmatic ending... The two performers perform as a perfect team and the whole thing is an absolute delight.”

The Mail on Sunday
4 Stars

“Remarkably inventive.”

The Times
4 Stars

“A weird and wonderful delight.”

The Scotsman

Credits

Based on the short story by
  • Gabriel García Márquez
Director
  • Dan Colley
Adapted by
  • Dan Colley
  • Manus Halligan
  • Genevieve Hulme Beaman
Producer
  • Matthew Smyth
Set and Objects Designer
  • Andrew Clancy
Lighting Design
  • Sarah Jane Shiels
Composition and Sound Design
  • Alma Kelliher
Production Management & AV Design
  • Eoin Kilkenny
Chief LX
  • Suzie Cummins
Stage Management
  • Evie McGuinness
Production Photography
  • Ste Murray
Co-Producer
  • Riverbank Arts Centre
Supported by
  • Culture Ireland and field:arts

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