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Surrey Civic Theatres Presents Metamorphosis

Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Ave13 Mar '19 @ 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM

    Surrey Civic Theatres presents the enchanting puppet show for adults, Metamorphosis, at Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall (13450 104 Avenue) on March 13, 2019, at 7:30pm. An imaginative and poignant series of vignettes that range from the trivial to the metaphysical, the multi-faceted work created and performed by Iceland’s famed master puppeteer Bernd Ogrodnik is a poetic — and often hilarious — exploration of the nature of our existence, inviting audience members to change how they perceive the objects of their everyday lives.

    Neil Scott, Cultural Production Coordinator for Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall adds, Metamorphosis is a delight for the senses. Bernd Ogrodnik’s series of original short stories is poetry in motion — a theatrical expression of the nuances of our lives from the ordinary to the sublime. It encourages us to question not just what we see, but how we see it.”

    Metamorphosis brings a delightfully eclectic cast of characters to life, ranging from intricate, hand-carved marionettes and rod puppets to unusual characters created simply from silk scarves or Ogrodnik’s own hands and feet. Set on a minimalistic black stage, the 10 vignettes effortlessly journey from one story to the next, captivating audiences through a deeply meditative atmosphere. The presentation, which includes some mature content, offers a contemplative reflection on the varied aspects of the human experience.

    Originally commissioned in 2006 by the National Theatre of Iceland for adult audiences, the 90-minute presentation of Metamorphosis has toured the world extensively and comes to Canada for the first time in 2019. Featuring original stories ranging in length from just a few minutes to nearly 20 minutes, the mixed program triggers complex emotions, stirring the hearts and souls of audiences and encouraging new perspectives. Mostly presented in mesmerizing silence, three stories—“A Boy and a Horse,” “The Last Dance,” and “Mother Earth” — are set to an eclectic mix of musical accompaniment featuring Gabriel Faure’s “In Paradisum” and Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” as well as instrumental melodies composed and performed live by Ogrodnik.

    Audience advisory: One of the vignettes contains some mature content. This performance is intended for audience members ages 16+.

    Surrey Civic Theatres Presents Metamorphosis

    Date: March 13, 2019

    Show Time: 7:30–9:15pm

    Ticket Prices: From $25

    Address: Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8

    Website: surrey.ca/theatre

    Box Office: tickets.surrey.ca or call 604.501.5566

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