Brain Power

28th September 2007
For immediate release

Brain Power

A play by Dean Hewison

Throughout the year a talented bunch of high-school drama students have been participating in a series of workshops led by Centrepoint Theatre’s Artistic Director Simon Ferry. They are our Basement Company. This year they will be putting everything they have learned about theatre into practice with their end of year production – Brain Power by Dean Hewison.

The Story
A murder has taken place inside the Vessel Michael Sanderson’s brain and inside the brain a battle for power ensues. With a torrid of Feelings, Concepts and Dreams will the Vessel be saved from insanity? Will Self-Preservation reign over Self-Punishment? Only one Concept has the power to save the Vessel and they call him the Concept of Justice.

The Style
Brain Power combines film noir with comedy and tons of originality. It’s the perfect vehicle for these up-and-coming performers to show what they can do.
The play has been described by reviewers as both “fabulous” and “hilariously disturbing”.

The Company
This is the second Basement Company production Jamie McCaskill has directed and he says, “working with students with such raw talent and energy is a highly rewarding experience”. Jamie explains “being back in Palmerston North is fantastic as I did my initial theatre training here and Centrepoint Theatre has played a huge part in my development as both an actor and director”.

Bookings
Brain Power will be playing at Centrepoint Theatre October 8-10 at 8pm. Due to this strictly limited season please book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are only $12 and previous Basement Company performances have been very popular, so pencil this one into your diary now – you won’t want to miss out!!

For bookings please contact Centrepoint Theatre on 06 354 5740 or book online www.centrepoint.co.nz

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