Don't Look Now
Written by Angie Farrow, Directed by David O’Donnell. Presented by Theatre for Climate
Following a successful and critically acclaimed season last year, Don't Look Now is a collection of short plays about a changing climate. Focusing on empowering community, they ask: how can we make an impactful difference to the climate crisis?
Performed in different styles, including absurdist and naturalistic drama, the plays follow multiple perspectives you’d be able to see within our own community: from a man facing the impending doom of rising waters in a small Pacific nation, a nurse arrested for attending a demonstration, to an elderly woman protesting the felling of a majestic native tree.
When the dynamics of families and communities struggle with the mixed messages from the media and from those in power, we see the potential of theatre to start discussions, to open up new possibilities, to imagine solutions and a better future together.
As part of the Don’t Look Now season, join us for two FREE mid-season events, including:
Don’t Look Now: Book Launch on Wednesday 17th June at 5:15pm and a post-show Open Forum on Thursday 18th June where the Theatre for Climate Team will host an open panel discussion about the climate crisis, featuring a panel of environmental experts and national political figures.
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Ralph Johnson
Ralph is no stranger to playing multiple roles, having played Old Adam & young Audrey in last Summer's As You Like It; and no stranger to theatre concerned with the planet: last year he toured with Red Scare's Before We Slip Beneath the Sea. Outside of theatre, he helps on restoration projects, his local Community Garden, & generally strives to walk gentle on Papatuanuku.
Liz Kirkman
Liz Kirkman's performance history began with singing; she is a long-time member of the 3-piece female trio Avidiva,and has performed in Jezebel of Jazz - Songs and Stories of Anita O'Dayat the National Jazz and Nelson Winter Festivals. Having toured nationally with several shows including Educating Rita, and Farm at the End of the Road with Capital E. Her screen credits include Shortland Street, Return of the King, Avatar and lead roles in feature films Eternity, Births Deaths and Marriages and in award winning short films, Cub, Cleaver, Joel, Emily. She played Charlotte Badger in Lisa Reihana's 3D work, Nomads of the Sea, currently at the Sydney Biennale.
Mairanga White
Mairanga White - Tūhoe /Te Arawa - is beyond proud to be a part of the Theatre for Climate whānau working with David O'Donell this year and Angie Farrow last year. She trained at Toi Whakaari/ NZ Drama School and NZ Comedy school.
Robert Llyod
Robert is a graduate of Toi Whakaari. he has worked with Angie Farrow on many projects including 'Dancing til We Drop', 'Together All Alone' and 'Chance'.
Bethany Miller
Bethany Miller a local performer, theatre maker, and general eco advocate. She has made several eco shows, including musical comedy Touch Grass (NZ Fringe '25), Waste Not Want Not: Bethany’s Guide to the Thrift Life (nom. Best Solo Show, Best Script, Best Design at Nelson Fringe & Best Marketing at NZ Fringe), and 100% Pure Tour for her MFA. Bethany is also an improviser / musical-improviser (The Pāua Ballads, Review Revue), and clown (UR HERE & UR BACK - Barbarian Productions). When she's not performing she's biking or teaching people to bike.
SHOW DURATION: 90mins + Q&A
“Allows everyone to feel heard, and may even move some of us on from stuck positions.”
creative team
Presented by Theatre for Climate
Playwright: Angie Farrow
Director: David O’Donnell
Designer: Lucas Neal
Sound Designer: Isobel Pecora
Lighting Designer: Sean Fa’aiuaso
Cast:
Ralph Johnson
Liz Kirkman
Mairanga White
Bethany Miller
Rob Lloyd
Production Manager: Sarah Thomasson
Stage Manager: Will McMorran
Publicity: Anna Barker
Marketing Mentee: Zoe Harris
Image credits: Alex Rabina
Image description: Four main characters looking off to the right with worried expressions on their faces.
