Theatre Talk || The Young King is holiday magic
Anyone who has been to a show by theatre company Slingsby knows that they create magical, intelligent and whimsical theatre for audiences young and old and their latest production, Oscar Wilde's The Young King is no exception.
From the moment you enter the TRECC it will be an exciting and immersive experience as you take this journey into the theatre space.
From the moment you enter the TRECC it will be an exciting and immersive experience as you take this journey into the theatre space.
Children and adults alike will love this interactive production of great beauty, innocence and warmth with 10 shows over the school holidays July 16 - 20 (two shows daily 10am and 1pm).
The Young King tells the story of a young boy born to a princess and a poor woodland man. Snatched from his parents as a baby, the young king is raised by a kindly goatherd in a deep forest. Years pass and the old king, father of the princess, nears the end of his life.
The old king calls for the boy to be brought to the palace; there he tells him, "you are not a young goatherd, you are my grandson the Young King and heir to my throne." On the eve of his coronation, the Young King has three dreams from which he awakes, saddened.
He shuns the costly robe, sceptre and crown he had demanded and reaches instead for his humble goatherd's cloak and staff and a circlet of briar thorns for his head. His courtiers beseech him: "how shall the people know you are King?"
The townsfolk laugh, then grow angry: "don't you know, from your luxury comes our living?" In turmoil, the Young King walks away from the palace to where the forest begins. And as the woodland welcomes him, he feels his heart and his step lighten.
He turns to face the people and the sunlight beams down and weaves about him a robe brighter than gold, and his staff blossoms with lilies whiter than pearls, and his circlet of briar blooms with roses redder than rubies. And then he, and all the world around, knew he was King.
Book now for this special intractive School Holiday theatre adventure, you will love the ride!
The Best of Damien Leith
You can't miss the breathtaking voice of Damien Leith in his latest tour, The Best of Damien Leith with String Quartet at Capitol Theatre, Friday 5 July at 7.30pm. It's been 12 years since Damien Leith won over Australia's heart, taking out the 2006 series of Australian Idol.
Since then Damien has released 9 sensational albums.
Tickets at entertainmentvenues.com.au, call 6767 5200, or visit Capitol Theatre.