Read Raw 2011

Rehearsed readings of new plays by Auckland's hottest playwrights

Come join in the discussion session and have a drink at the bar!

3 April - 7 pm Herald Theatre Foyer; The Edge

"Fantail" by Sophie Henderson

Director - Eryn Wilson -

Cast - Brooke Williams (Romeo and Juliet, Outrageous Fortune)

Cameron Rhodes (Carnival of Souls, Assassins, The Importance of Being Ernest)

Sam Snedden (Mojo, The Ensemble Project)

Jess-James Pickery-Matteucci

Synopsis:

The story of a girl’s love for her brother and the ultimate price she pays for being a hero.

1 May 7 pm Deutz Bar Town Hall, The Edge

"Tough's Haulage" by Justin Eade

Director - Gary Henderson

Cast - Fasitua Amosa, Julia Croft, Paul Fagamalo, Rahul Gandi, Shadon Meredith, Rob Mokaraka

Synopsis

When the men of the aptly named ‘Tough’s Haulage’ removal firm turn up to shift Remuera socialite Victoria Newsome’s, the day starts out just fine. But when hidden tensions surface between conscientious Dave and domineering team leader Markelo, cracks begin to appear in Victoria’s well-groomed life.

5 June 7 pm Foyer Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre The Edge

"Self Defence" by Denis Edwards

Director - TBC

Cast - TBC

Synopsis:

In a drama laced with comedy ‘This is the only gym in the world with wheelchair access for disabled boxers’ an elegantly coiffed woman arrives at a tatty boxing gym. This isn’t the first time someone so out of place has turned up there.

3 July 7 Pm Limelight Bar, Aotea Centre, The Edge

"Anxiety and the Caravan" by Claire Balfour’s

Director - TBC

Cast - TBC

Synopsis:

Two completely different men with different life experiences from an unlikely friendship - Over the course of one evening they analyze what has happened in their lives and how their past has shaped their perception of themselves and their place in the world.

A light look at how it’s never too late to rewrite your past and take action now to shape your future.

7 August 7 pm Herald Theatre Foyer; The Edge

"Boat People" by Renee Liang

Director TBC

Cast TBC

Synopsis:

In the not too distant future, temperatures have risen and Australia is becoming unlivable. New Zealand closes its borders and places any refugees found attempting to enter in harsh prison camps. One rainy monsoon night there's a knock on the door of the Lee home and two bedraggled strangers stand there. Or are they strangers?

4 September 7 pm Herald Theatre Foyer, The Edge

“Mother’s Madness, Lies and Art” by ME Macdonald

Director - TBC

Cast - TBC

Synopsis

During a family crisis, an artist calls her children home to retrieve a sentimental painting. A comedy about identity, image and soul mates.