SPELLBINDING PERFORMANCES AND ONE WILD TRUE STORY: A TALE OF TURKISH DOGS TOURS AOTEAROA

A TRAVELLER’S GUIDE TO TURKISH DOGS
by Barnaby Olson, Stevie Hancox-Monk, Andrew Paterson, Jonathan Price & Tess Sullivan
Directed by Jonathan Price l Produced by Eleanor Strathern
Set Design by Lucas Neal l Music & Sound Design by Oliver Devlin l Light Design by Michael Trigg

On tour 22 September - 23 October
Kerikeri | Whangārei | Hamilton | Auckland

A Traveller’s Guide to Turkish Dogsis the spellbinding tale of a dog and her man.

Journey across continents in this true story of a mad historian, immortal fishermen, and the Mother of Wolves; border crossings, buried treasure, and the value of companionship.A Traveller’s Guide to Turkish Dogsis an OE like you’ve never seen or heard. An unbelievable autobiographical adventure from actor Barnaby Olson’s own experience - touring to Kerikeri, Whangārei, Hamilton, and Auckland this spring.

“Fantastic tale of international true love.” – Otago Daily Times

A cast of versatile, powerhouse performers light up the stage: NZ International Comedy Festival award-winner Tess Sullivan (Bobby Wood,Before Karma Gets Us), Stevie Hancox-Monk (The Griegol),Sepelini Mua'au (Lysander's Aunty, PSA: Election 2020), and Olson himself slip seamlessly between multiple characters. World-class performances are supported by innovative set design by Lucas Neal (Skin Tight, The Glitter Garden,Great Kiwi Bake Off), lighting by Michael Trigg (Basement Theatre), and original music and sound design by Oliver Devlin (Skin Tight, Werewolf, Hans Pucket).

“Pure stage magic. It’s the reason theatre can still compete with Netflix.” – Regional News

The “DIY magic” of this show has captivated audiences across the motu in touring bursts over the last three years. Audience response is consistently overwhelming, with standing ovations and emotional feedback reminding us of the exceptional power of live theatre and a well-crafted story.A Traveller’s Guide to Turkish Dogshas every element perfected to surprise and delight.

“A beautiful story, cleverly told and acted - would see it again and again.”
“Enthralled from start to finish”
“Better than many productions on London's West End.”
– previous audience feedback

Originally created in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, the show gathered three Wellington Theatre Award nominations and celebrated a smash-hit season at Circa Theatre in early 2020, before touring to Taupō, Hawke’s Bay, Wānaka, and Dunedin. A Mulled Whine Productions is thrilled to be able to bringTurkish Dogsto Olson’s home in Kerikeri, alongside Whangārei, Hamilton, and Auckland.

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Join Turkish Dogs on a most magical adventure:
A Traveller’s Guide to Turkish Dogs

Kerikeri
As part of UPSURGE Festival
22 September
Turner Centre
Tickets

Whangārei
23 September
ONEONESIX
Tickets

Hamilton
27 September - 1 October
The Meteor
Tickets

Auckland
18 - 23 October
Loft, Q Theatre
Tickets