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'In a wondrous world of riddles and hidden treasure, bumbling Jack Hare is on a race against time to deliver a message of love from the Moon to the Sun. Far, far away in a world just like ours, a mother cheers her son Joe with the tale of Jack Hare’s adventure. But when Jack’s mission goes topsy-turvy, Joe and his mum must come to the rescue, and the line between the two worlds becomes blurred forever.
'Bringing to life Kit Williams’ iconic picture book, Masquerade stars a talking fish, a tone-deaf barbershop quartet, a gassy pig, a precious jewel and a few mere mortals. It’s a magical adventure that is, at its heart, about the love between a parent and a child.
'Bound to amaze and enchant audiences aged 9 to 90, Griffin begins 2015 with the world premiere of Masquerade at the Sydney Opera House for Sydney Festival. Sam Strong and Lee Lewis join forces to co-direct, weaving their own special magic over a fabulous cast, with songs and music performed live by Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen.' (Production summary)
Production Details
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A Griffin Theatre Company and State Theatre Company of South Australia co-production.
Presented by Sydney Festival and Sydney Opera House, 7-17 January 2015.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre and Windmill Theatre, 20 - 31 May 2015.
Directors: Sam Strong & Lee Lewis.
Designer: Anna Cordingley.
Lighting Designer: Geoff Cobham.
Composition & Musical Direction: Pip Branson & Mikelangelo.
Assistant Director: Nescha Jelk.
Associate Designer: Romanie Harper.
With Kate Cheel, Helen Dallimore, Nathan O’Keefe, Zindzi Okenyo & live music by Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Hare-raising Tale of Loss
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 24-25 October 2015; (p. 40)
— Review of Masquerade 2015 single work drama -
A Tender, Funny Tale to Charm Everyone
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 25 May 2015; (p. 28)
— Review of Masquerade 2015 single work drama -
Treasure Hunt
2015
single work
column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 16 May 2015; (p. 16) -
Introducing : Zindzi Okenyo, Actor and Musician
Katie Spain
(interviewer),
2015
single work
interview
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 2 May 2015; (p. 6) -
A Kids’ Golden Oldie Just Got Better
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 12 January 2015; (p. 12)
— Review of Masquerade 2015 single work drama
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Inventive Twist Brings Favoured Fable to Life
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 12 January 2015; (p. 11)
— Review of Masquerade 2015 single work drama -
A Kids’ Golden Oldie Just Got Better
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 12 January 2015; (p. 12)
— Review of Masquerade 2015 single work drama -
A Tender, Funny Tale to Charm Everyone
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 25 May 2015; (p. 28)
— Review of Masquerade 2015 single work drama -
Hare-raising Tale of Loss
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 24-25 October 2015; (p. 40)
— Review of Masquerade 2015 single work drama -
Finding Kate
2014
single work
column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 27-28 September 2014; (p. 8-9) -
Journey of Discovery
2014
single work
column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 27 December 2014; (p. 8-9) -
Introducing : Zindzi Okenyo, Actor and Musician
Katie Spain
(interviewer),
2015
single work
interview
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 2 May 2015; (p. 6) -
Treasure Hunt
2015
single work
column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 16 May 2015; (p. 16)