A image of two very large whale puppets on a black stage. One appears to be swimming underneath a sailboat
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Theatre

Moby Dick

Thu 25 - Sat 27 May 2023
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A stunning new adaptation of the classic story from French/Norwegian company Plexus Polaire

Limited tickets available on the door for tonight's performance

An ancient white whale, a captain steering his ship into destruction, and the inner storms of the human heart. 

A new adaptation of Herman Melville's book featuring seven actors, fifty puppets, video projections on smoke, a drowned orchestra, and a whale-sized whale

This is Moby Dick brought to life through the unique artistry of French-Norwegian theatre company, Plexus Polaire. A new and visually stunning adaptation of Herman Melville's wonderful beast of a book, featuring seven actors, fifty puppets, video projections on smoke, a drowned orchestra, and a whale-sized whale. 

This is the tale of a fishing expedition, but also the story of a magnificent obsession and an irresistibly deep dive into the mysteries of life.

'an astounding piece of theatre'
Stage Door
'astonishing puppetry and clever stagecraft...an unforgettable experience'
Intermission, Canada
'A creation of great poetic power: melancholic, visually stunning'
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