Allergic to normal flooring, a childish and petulant King can only walk on red carpet - and cannot move without an effective fanfare. You are hereby summoned to the royal grounds where this King callously barrels towards his own destruction.
A brand-new show from acclaimed physical comedy performer Thom Monckton (The Artist, Only Bones v1.0), The King of Taking boasts circus, mime, and a whole lot of velvet.
Two performances only following performances at Dunedin and Nelson Arts Festivals - you can be among the very first loyal subjects of this royally riotous new show.
The King requests some wrapped gifts from his subjects (you).*
*Bearing Gifts discount price available for those who bring a wrapped present.
“It’s fun. It’s really, really fun. We’re comfortable, we’re in stitches, this guy is great.” - Art Murmurs
Created by Thom Monckton
Set & Costume Design // Gemma Tweedie
Light Design // Lucas Neal
Costume Build // Victoria Gridley
Set Build // Lucas Neal & Victoria Gridley
Sound Design // Amanda Maclean
Sound Build // Oliver Devlin & Niamh Campbell-Ward
Technical Operation // Lucas Neal & Niamh Campbell-Ward
Environmental Consultant // Heleen de Boever
Producer // Eleanor Strathern, A Mulled Whine Productions
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