Auckland Theatre Company Presents ENLIGHTENMENT, May 28

Auckland Theatre Company presents ENLIGHTENMENT May 28 - June 20, 2015.

Five months since the disappearance of their backpacker son, Adam, all Lia and Nick can cling to is a vague email mentioning Jakarta and the possibility that, somewhere, he may be alive. Unsure who to turn to, or even whether he's alive or dead, they frantically seek clues, comfort and strength. Then, out of the blue, the lost young man seemingly materialises. But is he the real thing? As the couple seek enlightenment, a dark truth emerges which challenges their world view and plays on every parent's deepest fear. Enlightenment is a metaphysical mystery thriller about loss and liberal sensibility. It is a powerful and timely study of parental grief; and of hope against fear. Intense and intelligent, and shot through with humour, this is contemporary theatre at its best. Mesmeric!

For tickets or more information, visit: http://www.atc.co.nz/whats-on/2015/enlightenment#