Comic disasters and bruised egos. Iconic playwright Bruce Mason takes aim at New Zealand’s tall poppy syndrome.
An adolescent boy tries to find his place in an adult-dominated world. A young man retraces an intensely felt boyhood experience of bullying. A playwright in his final days reckons with the value of an artistic life – and with the stories New Zealand tells about itself.
Comic disasters, bruised egos, and a richly autobiographical search for self-expression: iconic playwright Bruce Mason takes aim at our national tall poppy syndrome. NOT CHRISTMAS, BUT GUY FAWKES is a funny, insightful portrait of overreaching and ambition, asking what it means to strive, fail, and refuse to stay small.
... A vividly told tale that has us squirming one moment and laughing the next. A joy to behold.
THEATREVIEW
...Exhilarating. A moment in theatre history YOU should experience.
AUDIENCE MEMBER
...Impeccable. I could not recommend this production more highly.
BROADWAY WORLD
…I was one of the audience members on my feet at the end. Just wow.
REGIONAL NEWS
NOT CHRISTMAS, BUT GUY FAWKES plays in repertory with THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER. Season passes are available here.
Presented by Brilliant Adventures with Q Season Support
Backed by Auckland Council and Creative New Zealand
CREATIVE TEAM
Written by BRUCE MASON
Performed by STEPHEN LOVATT
Directed by SHANE BOSHER
Set and Costumes Designed by JANE HAKARAIA
Lighting Designed by SEAN LYNCH
Music Composed by PAUL McLANEY
Operated by NIAMH CAMPBELL-WARD
Publicity and Marketing by ELEPHANT PUBLICITY
