Play: When The Rain Stops Falling, Opening 30 July

When The Rain Stops Falling

By ANDREW BOVELL
Directed by SUSAN WILSON

Opens CIRCA ONE
Saturday 30th July 8pm

“Compelling and fascinating – it unrolls stories to touch all hearts. Don’t miss it.”
– Messenger Press

A fish falls from the sky. It flops at the feet of a man in a threadbare suit. Unusual, given that the man is in Alice Springs, surrounded by desert.

Miraculous, even, because it is 2039 and fish are almost extinct. But the man, Gabriel York, does not believe in miracles. He has more pressing things to think about.

Intriguing from the start, Andrew Bovell’s award- winning drama is powerful storytelling that spans four generations and two continents. It takes us on a fascinating journey that stretches back to ‘50s London before returning to the future, revealing how the voices of the past echo into the lives of the following generations.

The story follows Gabriel Law, as he retraces his father’s footsteps in an attempt to solve the mystery of his disappearance. The only clues to his fate lie in seven recently discovered postcards from Australia, each more cryptic than the last. The final one is postmarked Uluru.

Andrew Bovell is best known for his award winning film Lantana (based on the play Speaking In Tongues), and for co-writing the original screenplay for Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom. Bovell also co-wrote the the screenplay for Edge Of Darkness (2010).

When the Rain Stops Falling was the surprise hit of the 2008 Adelaide Festival and has gone on to win a swathe of awards including a Ruby Award for Best Work, two Adelaide Critics' Circle Awards, the Louis Esson Prize for Drama at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards and the Queensland Premier's Literary Award. It has been performed from London to New York—gaining rave reviews …

“WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING will be etched in my brain forever” – Arts Hub

"Beautiful, profoundly moving drama" - Sunday Telegraph

“Utterly compelling … superb” – Michael Billington, Guardian

“This is theatre of rare intricacy and resonance” - Sydney Morning Herald

“A play of astonishing ambition and emotional power” – Time Out

“Stunning .. words are insufficient, you must see this show to understand how exceptional it is. Once seen it will never be forgotten.” – Adelaide Theatre Guide

When the Rain Stops Falling

By ANDREW BOVELL
Directed by SUSAN WILSON

Starring
Donna Akersten, Jason Whyte, Jude Gibson, Sophie Hambleton, Richard Chapman, Christopher Brougham, Alison Walls.

Set Design - John Hodgkins; Lighting Design – Marcus McShane; Costume Design - Sheila Horton; Audio Visual Design – Johann Nortge; Music Composition – Gareth Hobbs.

30th JULY – 27th AUGUST
Circa Theatre
1 Taranaki Street, Wellington

$25 SPECIALS - Friday 29 July – 8pm; Sunday 31 July – 4pm;

AFTER SHOW FORUM – Tuesday 2 August

Performance times:
Tuesday & Wednesday - 6.30pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 8pm
Sunday - 4pm

Ticket Prices:
Adults - $46; Concessions - $38;
Friends of Circa - $33
Under 25s - $25;
Groups 6+ - $39

www.circa.co.nz

ENDS

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