End Game. 2010 National Tour
A compelling look at a child-parent relationship played out in extraordinary circumstances, written by New Zealand playwrights Rachel Callinan and Kate Morris.
Alex and his mother Rosie don't really get along and live separate lives online when a twist of fate transforms them into computer game versions of themselves. This is not going to be a typical school day.
With inventive staging, a magical score by Gareth Farr and a script by two New Zealand playwrights - this is a truthful, funny and telling look at a family finding their way back home.
Ideal for 8 to 14 year-olds the play offers a lot of scope for teachers and students to consider a range of key competencies and values.
Directed by Leo Gene Peters
Composed by Gareth Farr
Designed by Brian King
Lighting by Nathan McKendry
Tour dates and booking information
Booking form
Education Information
End Game comes with a curriculum-linked Teachers Resource packed with activities for both before and after your theatre experience.
You will be provided with a PIN code to download this resource upon confirmation of booking.
End Game is particularly relevant for Years 4 – 9 and the following learning areas:
Values:
Excellence
The challenges Alex and Rosie face are mythical in proportion but require real-life solutions and courage. Is Alex's will to win going to be enough this time?Innovation, Inquiry & Curiosity
Thrown into an alien world, Alex now needs all the skills he's learnt gaming to succeed. A true digital native, his ability to think creatively might just hold the key to getting them both out.Respect
End Game is a modern fable spanning two different generations and worlds, with a storyline that hinges on different aspects of respect.Key competencies:
Thinking
The thinking skills Alex has developed gaming prove useful in the play, echoing research that argues gaming is a powerful learning tool. End Game offers interesting ways to study this competency.Managing Self
Students are encouraged to explore what motivates Alex and Rosie's choices as they face a catalogue of challenges that require resourcefulness and resilience.Relating to Others
In the opening scene it becomes clear that Alex and his mother struggle to relate to each other or listen. End Game quickly demonstrates just how hard it is for them to work together and what the results are.
Tour Schedule
LOCATION DATE/TIME Wellington
Downstage Theatre
2-6 August
10.30am & 11.30am
*Auckland
The Edge (booking details)
12-13 August
10.30am & 11.30am
*Manukau
TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre (booking details)
16-17 August
10am & 11.30am
Hamilton
Clarence St Theatre
20 August
10am & 11.30am
Whangarei
Forum North Theatre
23 August
10am & 11.30am
Napier
Municipal Theatre
27 August
10am & 11.30am
New Plymouth
TSB Showplace, Theatre Royal
31 August
10am, 11.30am & 1pm
Palmerston North
CEO Auditorium
3 September
10am &11.30am
Invercargill
Civic Theatre
9 September
10am & 11.30am
Dunedin
Kings High School, Kings & Queens Performing Arts Centre
13 September
10am, 11.30am & 1pm
Christchurch
Ngaio Marsh Theatre
16 September
10am, 11.30am & 1pm
PRICE: $7.50 per person (incl gst)
BOOKINGS: Download the booking form.
Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-in, first-served basis. We encourage you to book early.
*Auckland and Manukau booking details:
To book for the Auckland season at THE EDGE, please phone 09 357 3354 or send an email to education@the-edge.co.nz
To book for the Manukau season at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, please call Luisa Manaseitava on 09 966 1740 or send an email to schools@pacific.org.nz
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