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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Friday, July 4, 2008

Watch this AMAZING SHOW

Don't miss our current show STRIKE: ELEMENTAL, described as "amazing show" by Simon Sweetman. Founded in 1993 as a classically trained percussion ensemble, Strike has evolved into a high-energy drumming group combining movement and theatre-based performance. "Filled with movement, shadow, space, light, darkness, mime and - most gloriously - loud, clattering drums, Strike's ELEMENTAL is the best show I have seen from the talented quartet. And it's well-priced for a theatre show too." says Simon Sweetman.

Strike’s follow-up to their award-winning stage show In The Cube (Winner Wellington Fringe Best Music Award 2007) features four of the country’s top percussionists harnessing the sonic power of the elements; fire, water, earth and the airwaves. The hour and a half non-stop show takes the audience on a breathtaking rhythmical journey and includes all new compositions, including two from top New Zealand composer Gareth Farr. "It's a total workout for performers and audience, and has something for everyone." (Simon Sweetman)

Don't miss this great show, and book your tickets now at 801 6946 or here

Watch the pictures for Strike: Elemental on FLICKR