ONE DANISH NAN CAN CHANGE YOUR OUTLOOK ON LIFE
The Rebel Alliance presents
Back to Square One?
By Anders Falstie-Jensen
28 - 30 June
Coffee & Cake included
WINNER - Best of Fest - 2022 Nelson Fringe Festival
The thoughtful and delightfully unique solo production originally made to be performed in parks and driveways is heading on tour, with performances in Wellington, Whangārei, Hawke's Bay, Christchurch, and Auckland from June 28 - October 29.
You are invited into 95-year-old Inga’s living room in Denmark as she reaches out through space and time to her grandson in New Zealand. In her lifetime she has seen world wars, cold wars, civil wars -in real life and on TV. And when you’re close to 100 you know a thing or two, about a thing or two. Featuring lots of chalk and a cameo by a Viking God, Back to Square One? is the remarkable story of unremarkable lives and the (sometimes) misdirected urgency that drives us all.
Created and currently performed by award-winning playwright Anders Falstie-Jensen, Back to Square One? has since its inception been performed by 5 different actors (Alison Bruce, Salesi Leo’ta, Margaret-Mary Hollins, Phil Vaughan & Ngahiriwa Rauhina) in a myriad of different settings, both indoors and outdoors, across the country. Originally made as a way to bring his neighbourhood back together after the first lockdown the show has since captured the hearts of many, for its simplicity and beauty and the freshly baked Danish danish that comes with each performance)
“Beautifully crafted, it will bring a smile to your face long after you leave the theatre.” - Theatreview
Shortlisted for the 2020 Adam Award for Best New NZ Play, Back to Square One? is based on conversations Anders had with his grandmother in Denmark, who was isolated for months in her small apartment, and interviews with his neighbours about their experiences of the 2020 lockdown.
“During the first lockdown the physical world suddenly got very small while we in a weird way also had a global shared experience with people in faraway countries. For me, I also experienced time in a different way. I had time to be with my family, time to get to know my neighbours and time to talk to my grandmother. Time, I didn’t normally have because I was so busy at work. For a brief time. family and community took priority in a way it hadn’t done before.” – says Anders
Every now and then all you need is an old lady to set you straight.
Originally from Denmark, Anders Falstie-Jensen has a vast background as a producer, writer and director amongst many other hats in the theatre and arts world, including several years as a programmer at Auckland Live. He is also founder of independent theatre company The Rebel Alliance, (Watching Paint Dry, Manifesto 2083, Yours Truly, Standstill)
The Rebel Alliance presents
Back To Square One?
Christchurch:
25-27 August, 2pm & 7pm sessions
Little Andromeda - Tickets*
Tickets on sale 28 July
Wellington:
3-11 September, 4:30pm & 7:30pm sessions
Circa - Tickets*
As part of the TAHI Festival 2022
Whangārei:
30 September - 2 October
Hihiaua Cultural Centre - Tickets*
Tickets on sale 7 September
As part Whangārei Fringe Festival
Hawke's Bay:
21 & 22 October, 10am, 1pm & 4pm sessions
Keirunga Creative Hub - Tickets*
As part of Hawke's Bay Arts Festival
Auckland:
28 & 29 October, 2pm & 7pm sessions
Q Theatre - Tickets*
Tickets on sale 5 September
*Please note: booking fees may apply.