FALLOUT: The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior

Two blasts disturb the winter night and a ship lies submerged in Auckland Harbour. A ship dedicated to peace. The world-premiere of 'FALLOUT' commemorates the 30^th anniversary of an event that changed a nation.

'FALLOUT' - a joint venture between The Large Group ('Threepenny Opera', 'Between The Sheets') and Last Tapes Theatre Company ('Verbatim', 'Earnest'), brings this culturally significant event into the spotlight to examine its contribution to New Zealand's New Zealand identity. 'FALLOUT' boasts a celebrated creative team of industry leaders who will bring a powerhouse combination of AV, soundscape, and lighting design to The Basement Theatre main stage from May 20^th - 30^th.

In addition to public shows, this production will educate a new generation of young New Zealanders about the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior through The Basement Schools Programme, matinee performances exclusively for schools, and specialised education packs.

"The tenth of July 1985 was the day I grew up...
That was the day I learned that if you want to fight for something you put your life at risk...
I think it was when New Zealand came of age".

Performed by Fasitua Amosa ('Auckland Daze', 'Harry') Luanne Gordon ('Interrogation', 'Hope and Wire') Toby Leach ('Hillary', 'Harry') and Kerry Warkia ('Flat 3', 'Find Me a Maori Bride').

 Written by Bronwyn Elsmore. Directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand.

 Design by Sean Lynch, Paul McLaney (Fly My Pretties, The Impending Adorations), and Jeremy Fern.

 Brought to you with support from Creative New Zealand, The Greenpeace Trust, PADET Trust, and the Lealand Family.

 FALLOUT: The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior

 May 20-30, The Basement Theatre, Auckland

 www.basementtheatre.co.nz

 For more information contact: Cherie Moore - cherie@lasttapestheatre.co.nz   / 021 72 3330

 @FalloutRWarrior @LasttapesTC @Basementspace