GMT to Present International Theater Series, 10/8

There's a lot 'two' know, when it comes to GMT's two-week InterNational Theatre Series:

There are only two weeks until the inaugural InterNational Theatre Series opens, at The Forge, in Marryatville High School.

Although there are 5 different shows - BOND! An Unauthorised Parody; Crusoe; Nelson - The Sailor's Story; Spitfire:Solo and The Six-Sided Man - there are only two actors.

Gavin Robertson's two shows are BOND! An Unauthorised Parody and Crusoe - both of which are Australian Premiere performances.

Nicholas Collett's two shows are Nelson - The Sailor's Story and Spitfire:Solo - with Adelaide hosting the World Premiere of Nelson - The Sailor's Story.

Each night, two shows will be presented, with different combinations of shows across the season.

There are only two performances of the two-hander, The Six-Sided Man - on Sunday, October 13th and Sunday, October 20th, at 3pm, featuring these two actors.

In total, there will be twenty-two performances over twelve days, with performances running 8-20 October 2013 at The Forge theatre, located in the grounds of Marryatville High School, 170 Kensington Rd, Marryatville (off-street parking available via The Crescent).

There are two ways to book tickets. Bookings are through BASS or Dramatix.

We look forward to seeing you there - with a guest or two!

ITS - The InterNational Theatre Series

When: October 8 - 20

Where: 'The Forge' - Marryatville High School - Kensington Road (off-street parking available via The Crescent)

Tickets: $25 (Full)/$15 (Concession) - Group and multi show discounts available - groups of 5 or more, $20 per ticket. See 2 shows, in the same night, pay $40 (Full Price) or $25 (Concession)

Bookings: Now open via www.dramatix.com.au/gmt and through BASS - Ph: 131 246 or www.bass.net.au

For further information:

Glen Christie - Creative Director

Phone: 0414 748 443

Email: glen@gmtproductionsinternational.com.au

GMT Productions International: www.gmtproductionsinternational.com.au

Company Gavin Robertson: http://www.gavinrobertson.com/

Nicholas Collett Productions: http://www.nicholascollett.com/

Please note: actors do not arrive in Australia until Friday, October 4 but are available for interviews by phone or email. Creative Producer Glen Christie is available, immediately, for interviews. Please contact Glen Christie to arrange interviews.

Summary of Shows

BOND! An Unauthorised Parody - Australian Premiere

Bond is back... older but still wisecracking...In his latest physical cartoon style adventure, Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the Bond phenomenon, spoofing the characters adored by millions, and exploding every cliché in the book(s)... solo!

Witness an original story in which Bond meets his greatest arch-villain yet - Ian Fleming himself, courtesy of a time-machine, and featuring the smallest car chase (n)ever seen! Minimum props, maximum effect!

Following its World Premiere, as part of the Bedford Fringe, Gavin Robertson's hilarious new show will be in Adelaide for a strictly limited 6-show season.

Performance dates/times:

Tuesday, October 8 - 9:00pm
Thursday, October 10 - 7:30pm
Saturday, October 12 - 9:00pm
Tuesday, October 15 - 9:00pm
Thursday, October 17 - 7:30pm
Saturday, October 19 - 9:00pm

Crusoe - Australian Premiere

This unique and darkly comic solo show creates an urban and cinematic world where a Hitman, 'a middle-agEd White male' and an Alzheimer's sufferer share their stories and thoughts, amid the mishaps of being single - cunningly interwoven with the classic 'Crusoe' story and an exploration of 'Big Bang Theory'!

A focussed blend of precise movement and bold images, supported by an original atmospheric soundtrack, and an undercurrent of dark hilarity, Crusoe is a thought provoking tale of isolation, solitude, reflection and redemption.

Performance dates/times:

Wednesday, October 9 - 9:00pm;
Friday, October 11 - 9:00pm;
Wednesday, October 16 - 9:00pm;
Friday, October 18 - 9:00pm.

Spitfire:Solo - Return Season

June of the new Millennium; for eighty-year old Peter Walker, ex-Battle of Britain pilot, an unexpected new challenge is about to commence.

From the comfort of the Silver Birches Retirement Home, he must once again find the resilience, determination and strength to do what must be done. As he relives past glories, losses, wartime experiences, family memories and the heady days of blue skies and battles, he searches for the answer to the biggest question so far...

Personal, charming, funny and hugely inventive, Spitfire Solo is one man's battle for survival the second time around.

Blending theatre, music and film in this multi-layered and textured production, Nicholas Collett, directed by Gavin Robertson (Collett's co-star in The Six-Sided Man), plays a multitude of characters, lifts us high into his eggshell blue world and virtually recreates the Battle of Britain - onstage!

Performance dates/times:

Wednesday, October 9 - 7:30pm
Friday, October 11 - 7:30pm
Tuesday, October 15 - 7:30pm
Thursday - October 17 - 9:00pm
Saturday, October 19 - 7:30pm

Nelson - The Sailor's Story - World Premiere

Amongst the shot, smoke and din of battle, a surgeon, a midshipman, a gunner and a powder monkey aboard HMS Victory strive to destroy The Combined Fleet of France and Spain. Their fate lies in the hands of one man - Horatio Nelson.

For two hundred years, Vice Admiral, the Right Honourable, The Viscount Nelson KB has stood patiently on his column in Trafalgar Square watching the world and its many changes, good - and bad.

But what happened to the "tars" who served with him? Through their eyes we find out what it was really like at Trafalgar; and in Nelson's own words, the hero - and the rebel, then - and now.

Nicholas Collett follows up his hit show "Spitfire Solo" with a spectacular feast of ocean-going action, surprise and song!

Performance dates/times:

Tuesday, October 8 - 7:30pm
Thursday, October 10 - 9:00pm
Saturday, October 12 - 7:30pm
Wednesday, October 16 - 7:30pm
Friday, October 18 - 7:30pm

The Six-Sided Man

2011's hit sensation returns for 2 SHOWS ONLY! Company Gavin Robertson (CGR) reprises the adaptation of cult novel, 'The Dice Man'.

A psychiatrist abandons every decision to the dice. Darkly quirky, seductive, underplayed menace and delicate humour.

Inspired by the novel 'The Dice Man' by Luke Rhinehart.

Adapted by Gavin Robertson. Performed by Gavin Robertson & Nicholas Collett.

Performance dates/times:

Sunday, October 13 - 3:00pm
Sunday, October 20 - 3:00pm.

Check out a promo for Spitfire:

And highlights from THE SIX SIDED MAN:

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