REMEMBER MONKEY MAGIC?
Live on-stage, in a large-scale production, Monkey…Journey to the West is based on China’s popular classic story of The Monkey King and remembered by generations of Australians from the 70’s cult TV show Monkey Magic.
Join our iconic hero characters Pigsy, Sandy, Tripitaka and the immortal Monkey in their adventures to return the sacred scriptures – and peace and harmony – to China. Meet heavenly beings and fallible mortals and cheer our heroes on in their exciting battles with devious spirits and treacherous monsters.
In a highly physical production that combines actors in comedy, music, song and spectacular martial arts from Team 9Lives, Monkey’s journey is the creation of Theatre of Image, the multi award-winning company behind The Book of Everything and acclaimed director John Bell (Bell Shakespeare) and is exclusive to Riverside.
Bring the family on an adventure with Monkey and his friends…live the magic!
Creator: Kim Carpenter
Directors: John Bell and Kim Carpenter
Writer: Donna Abela
Designer: Kim Carpenter
Music & Song: Peter Kennard
Movement Director: Scott Witt
Lighting Designer: Sian James-Holland
Sound Designer: Tony Love
Cast: Aljin Abella, Jair Coronado, Tim Farley, Darren Gilshenan, Aileen Huynh, Ivy Mak, Lia Reutens, Justin Smith, Anthony Taufa, Peter Kennard and Joshua Tieu
Sydney Premiere. Featuring Parkour from Team 9Lives
PLEASE NOTE: MONKEY…JOURNEY TO THE WEST IS PERFORMED IN ENGLISH
Dates & Times:
Thursday 2 October 6:30pm
Friday 3 October 10:30am & 6:30pm
Saturday 4 October 1:00pm & 6:30pm
Sunday 5 October 1:00pm
Friday 10 October 6:30pm
Saturday 11 October 1:00pm & 6:30pm
Tickets:
Family tickets are available for 2 adults and 2 children
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festival Initiative, managed by the Australia Council its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc. Brisbane Festival, Melbourne Festival, Riverside Theatres Parramatta, Theatre of Image and Sydney Opera House and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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For more information about Monkey…Journey to the West, please visit www.monkeymagic.net.au