Comedy and circus sensation Thom Monckton will astound you in The Artist: an incredible feat of physical strength, skilled theatrics, and comedic storytelling. To be in the audience of a Thom Monckton performance is spellbinding, as he makes a spectacular experience out of the ordinary.
An artist arrives at his paint-spattered studio ready to create a new work. He waits for inspiration. When it finally comes, things don’t proceed quite as he would wish. For this artist, every task is filled with challenges – chaos is unavoidable.
The Artist returns to Auckland after a smash-hit 2021 Auckland Arts Festival season and two years of sell-out performances nationwide.
“It is always enjoyable to witness a perfect performance” – Helsingin Sanomat (FIN)
“Monckton is a delight” ★★★★★ – The Stage (UK)
“His ability to hold our attention and make us laugh is a masterclass in clowning” – Scotsman (UK)
Created by Thom Monckton and Sanna Silvennoinen
Director // Sanna Silvennoinen
Lighting Design // Juho Rahijärvi
Sound Design // Tuomas Norvio and Atte Kantonen
Costume Design // Kati Mantere
Art Consultant // Eveliina Hämäläinen
Lighting Operation // Lucas Neal
Sound Operation // Niamh Campbell-Ward
NZ Production // Eleanor Strathern, A Mulled Whine Productions
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A performance revue like you'll never get in an office tower! This cheeky number takes on the ridiculous and objectionable in the modern workplace in the form of the blues, rap, latin plainchant and more to see what meets expectations and what needs improvement.
