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Running Into the Sun
7 musicians, 13 actors, and some help from the Wellington City Council.
This is not a story, it’s a hot bath.
Why do art?
Long Cloud Youth Theatre and Pōneke Classical Sessions have looked lovingly at the 24/7 constant crisis broadcast to us live, dreamed about the future, and are ready to show you what we found.
Double bass, flute, the collective energy of 23 raging artists coursing through your veins, taonga pūoro, viola, the zen and euphoria.
Creative team:
Co-Director: Ben Ashby
Co-Director: Leah Thomas
Composer: Nikau Wi Neera
Lighting Design: Hāmi Hawkins
Movement: Nadiyah Akbar
Provocateur: Ella Gilbert
Poetry advice: Dominic Hoey
Art: Georgia McNeill
Media and Marketing: Luke Hemplemen
Long Cloud Administrator: Nick Rowell
Pōneke Classical Sessions Ensemble
Rob Thorne (taonga pūoro), Leah Thomas (clarinet), Samantha McSweeney (flute), Lauren Jack (viola), Seth Boy (bass), Bethany Angus (cello), Chris Everest (guitar)
Long Cloud Youth Company
Anna Gilmour (not performing), Britney Herlihy, Emma Rattenbury, George Kenward Parker (not performing), Grace Prodanov, Joel Washington, Kyra Loomans, Piper Rogan, Rebekka Shulze, Sarah Lawrence, Tia Rongokea, Tim Fraser, Xenon Messenger
Videography
Ben Stewart
