Book now for the superbly silly Spymonkey’s Moby Dick at Blackpool’s Grand this February 17th & 18th as part of the resort’s spectacular Showzam! ’10 festival.
Spymonkey’s Moby Dick is a gloriously inventive mis-telling of the Herman Melville novel at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th February as part of the resort’s sensational Showzam! ’10 festival.
Stuffed with invention and a delightful lack of respect for theatrical convention, Spymonkey’s Moby Dick brings together a remarkable team of creators, combining the hilarious physical comedy that has delighted audiences around the world with music hall, burlesque, dance, big show-stopping songs, puppetry, illusion, mentalism and a raft of stunning special effects.
Four actors find themselves trapped in the belly of a literary monster. As they ponder the irony of their fate they recount the story of Moby Dick, sparkling with their own fantastical flourishes. The novel’s epic examination of good, evil, fate and obsession is lost on them. And then, mysteriously, found on them again. Will Ahab’s thirst for revenge be unhinged by the well-meaning but staggeringly inept attentions of his crew? Now that he has found true love, is Ishmael still fated to be the sole survivor of the Pequod? Can a mermaid figurehead get pregnant? And what does a cannibal harpoonist from Bavaria eat?
Moby Dick is performed by the wonderfully reckless Spymonkey group (Aitor Basauri, Petra Massey, Toby Park & Stephan Kreiss) and directed by Jos Houben - an original member of Complicité and director of physical comedy duo The Right Size for 10 years.
Showzam! ‘10 is a captivating festival for all, which is truly unique to Blackpool. Bringing together the skills, talents and theatrical expertise of world famous performers from circus, magic and new variety; Showzam! ‘10 is packed full of enticing entertainment, sensational new shows, wonderful wizarding workshops and much, much more!
Spymonkey’s Moby Dick is at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool on Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th February at 7.30pm.
Adult tickets £15, Child £10, Concessions available
Book your seats now by calling the Grand Theatre Box Office on 01253 290190, online at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk or at the Grand Theatre information sales point in the Houndshill Shopping Centre.
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Don’t forget - Parking is available at a discounted rate at the secure West Street Car Park, directly opposite the theatre’s entrance. Book your parking ticket when you book your show tickets from the Box Office and you can have parking from 5.30pm until 12.30am for only £2.50!