10 Feb 2012 - 24 Feb 2012
Pricing:
Adults $18/Concession $15/Fringe Benefits $15
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes, plus 15 minute interval
Five bite-sized quirky comedies adapted by Pamela Munt from short stories by Sir Terry Pratchett.
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Pratchett Pieces Three will consist of three brand new plays (never seen before), and a chance to catch up on a couple from Pratchett Pieces One and Two, that you may have missed in previous Fringe seasons. If you are a Pratchett fan you cannot afford to miss this! If you are not a fan yet, come along and see what all the fuss is about!
Friday Feb 10 - Preview night; Saturday Feb 11 - Opening Night; Season continues (Wed to Sat) until Feb 24. All shows at 8pm
SNIPPETS FROM REVIEWS:
"...as usual, Unseen delivers the goods in fine style, with thrills and giggles a plenty in Munt's wonderful adaptations of five of Sir Terry's petite tales....everyone gets Pratchett beautifully right, so that one is all the time aware of the satirical intent behind the delicious fun."
- Stephen Davenport - Indaily
"A seasoned ensemble cast....launch their way steadily through this hand-picked selection of clever and off beat scenarios......It is both an assured homage for Pratchett fans, and a varied showbag of introduction for Pratchett novice audiences." Daniel McInnes – Stage Whispers
" It is no wonder that these highly complex pieces of theatre, adapted from the Discworld books of Terry Pratchett, worked so well. When Granny Weatherwax is your director nothing dares go wrong! In our world Granny Weatherwax is sometimes known as Pamela Munt, and it is thanks to her passion and skill that Adelaide audiences have the chance to live with yet more Pratchett Pieces. " Christine Pyman - Glam Adelaide.
"Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels are, perhaps, legendary..In Unseen’s Pratchett Pieces Three, five of his short stories.. have been adapted by Pamela Munt with great success. ..The eleven cast members ... make a tight, strong ensemble giving good performances all round....It is a very funny, enjoyable night of entertainment that should most definitely appease true Pratchett lovers, and highly likely to bag him quite a few new converts" - Brian Godfrey - Theatre People
"The interplay between another world, piercing social commentary of our times and great humour requires a deft touch and the Unseen team have the knack and the talent to pull it off. This is great entertainment..." - Peter Maddern - Krystoff RAW
ABOUT THE STORIES
• Death and What Comes Next (World Premiere)
A deathbed philosophical argument with one who really knows the answer – DEATH!
• The Trial (adapted from the short story “The Sea and Little Fishes”) (World Premiere)
Granny Weatherwax is visited by the world of “do-gooders” and committees. Can she learn to be nice?
• Hollywood Chickens
Speculation on the relationship between chickens and roads is almost part of our culture now. Could Hollywood have the answer?
• Turntables of the Night
Back to the 70’s disco scene – only this time DEATH is joining the party.
• A Collegiate Casting Out of Devilish Devices (World Premiere)
An hilarious look at academic life in the Discworld’s most prestigious University.
Credits:
Original Short Stories by Sir Terry Pratchett
Adapted for the stage by Pamela Munt
Featuring a troupe of actors especially devoted to this production
Directed by Pamela Munt and David Dyte
Produced by Pamela Munt
Lighting design by Stephen Dean
Costumes by Kahlia Tutty
Props by Samm Blackmore