ABOUT THE PLAY
Chinese New Year's Eve is when families get together, eat like gluttons and sweep the house clean of any bad-luck issues before the New Year. Unfortunately for the Chen family, there are a lot of issues.Henry is a broken man, consumed by memories of war and immigration. His children Jen and Ken are still struggling to figure out who they are. And then his wife Rose, who walked out of their lives a year ago, reappears just in time for dinner…
Lantern is a new-New Zealand comedy, performed in the two-hander tradition. We are proud to showcase the talents of two of New Zealand’s finest actors, as well as a story inspired by the many Chinese immigrants who made their home in NZ, and the experiences of their children who grew up in New Zealand. This story is dedicated to them, to our families, and to this wonderful land called Aotearoa.
VENUES
BATShttp://www.bats.co.nz/ - book@bats.co.nz(04) 802 4175 Kent Terrace, Wellington CBD April 21 - May 2, 6:30 pm Matinees |
The Basementhttp://www.the-edge.co.nz/(09) 357 3355 Lower Greys Ave, Auckland CBD June 8 -13, 8:00 pm School Matinees |