"Fizzingly energetic cast and snappy direction"
NZ Herald

That's right the smash-hit rock musical that has been delighting audiences the world over for the past 30 years has risen again!

The Real Theatre Company is delighted to announce that due to the overwhelming success of its sold-out 2003 season of Godspell, it will once again stage this infectious musical that explores the life's teachings of history's most famous man, Jesus Christ.

The Beaumont Centre in central Auckland will house this "humorous, colourful, family friendly show" (NZ Herald) as the ensemble cast take the audience on a roller-coaster ride through the parables of St Matthew as told through story-telling, mime, puppetry, acrobatics and song. Some of New Zealand's hottest young talent will make the gospel leap off the page to get your toes tapping and your fingers snapping.

"The ensemble singing was terrific" (NZ Herald)

The piece will once again be directed by David Coddington, one of Auckland's most respected and experienced practitioners. Coddington has been directing since the early 80's and has amassed a very impressive CV which include smash hits such as; Ladies Night, Kiss of the SpiderWoman and Equus.

Taking the musical direction helm is Simon Walter, an up and coming musical professional who is also keyboard 2 on Evita.

The choreography will be by Peter Kemble, an incredibly experienced dance teacher who has worked on numerous shows, TV productions and films including the telefeature I Love and Lucy and with the Auckland Blues Cheerleaders. Finally Sarah Burren will once again design the show, lending the same prowess to Godspell's costumes that she did as couturier to Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson.

The cast of Godspell, just as with the original first performed exactly 30 years ago in New York, is filled with energetic young performers on the way to being leaders in their craft. Kane Parsons, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (ATC), Hair (ATC) once again lends his full-length dreadlocks to the role of JC and leads the cast through the parables that he tells.

Dancer and musical veteran Tim Minturn, Sunset Boulevard, The Sound of Music, The Boy from Oz is Jeffrey whilst composer and actor Fleur Ritchie, Under Milk Wood (London), Ugly Shakespeare Company lends her considerable talents to Gilmer. Irreverant comic Trygve Wakenshaw, Happy Hour for Miserable Children (Best Comedy 2004 NZ Fringe Awards), The Magic Chicken, The Butcher's Daughter goofs up the character Herb as Cat Gwynne brings the character Peggy to life. Diva in the making Tanya Steen, who has wowed Christmas in the Park crowds, will portray Robin, while Jacob Tamaiparea and Melanie Himiona bring Lamar and Joanne alive.

"There are modern pop culture references littered along the way from The Simpsons to The Lord of the Rings to Steve Irwin (The Crocodile Hunter). " NZ Herald

Godspell: Perfect family fun for the school holidays

Dates

JULY 7th @ 7.00pm,
JULY 8th ­ 10th @ 8:00pm / 2pm Matinee on the10th
JULY 11 - NO SHOW
JULY 12th - 14th @ 7.00pm,
JULY 15th ­ 17th @8:00pm / 2pm Matinee on the 17th

Location

The Beaumont Centre, 98 Beaumont St, College Hill

Booking

Book at Ticketek on 09 307 5000 - $25 / $20 / $15, Family Passes Available