Promoter Tim Bostock's Fall 2001 theater season, which begins in August, will bring international artists -- from France, New Zealand, Australia and Russia -- to Hawaii.
From dazzling circus stunts
to the master of mime, fall's
international stage fare promises
a panoply of delights
Star-BulletinEarly booking, by mail only, opens June 1, entitling ticket purchasers to $5 discounts on top-price seats, and best seats in the house are available for a limited period. To receive a booking form, call 521-9699.
Most of the individual tickets will go on sale at the venue box offices Aug. 15.
Bostock has brought several popular shows to Hawaii in the last year, including Cirque Eloize (Canada), "Slava's Snowshow" (Russia), "Cool Heat Urban Beat" (USA), "Waiora" (New Zealand), Bangarra Dance Theatre (Australia), and most recently, the bizarre Ridiculusmus Theatre from Northern Ireland ("The Exhibitionists").
His fall season begins with another presentation at the new downtown venue The ARTS at Marks Garage, also his new office base. The Monkey and The Waterfall is a local mask-and-puppet stilt theater company, led by Yukie Shiroma and Ben Moffatt. They'll present a new show exploring the nature of addiction in its many forms, "Monkey on my Back," promising visual treats and dramatic surprises. Performances will run 8 p.m. Aug. 16, 17 and 18 and 2 p.m. Aug. 18. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.The rest of the schedule follows, with showtimes to be announced later:
Sept. 15 -- "Pacific Pride 2001" concert 5:30 p.m. at Waikiki Shell will feature Te Vaka, an acclaimed 10-piece Pacific/World fusion band from Auckland, blending Samoan, Tokelauan, Tuvaluan, and Maori chanting and log drums, with a driving funk-styled rhythm section and heartfelt song writing. Local entertainer Fiji will also perform. Tickets will be $25 pool, $20 terrace $15 for lawn.
Te Vaka will also perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Sept. 14.
Sept. 21 and 22 -- A new play by award-winning Maori author Witi Ihimaera, "Woman Far Walking" will be presented 8 p.m. at Leeward Community College Theater. The New Zealand press describes extraordinary acting, poetry and passion, and Bostock promises a chicken-skin connection with the Hawaiian cultural struggle. Tickets will be $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Performances will also be held at Kauai Community College, Maui Arts & Cultural Center and The Palace Theatre, Hilo.
Oct. 6 -- The exotic "cocktail" sounds of Don Tiki highlight the creative collaboration of Lloyd Kandell and Kit Ebersbach, 8:30 p.m. at the Hawaiian Hut in Waikiki. The tropical fantasy band features Hawaii's top musicians with cumulative experience ranging from jazz fusion to the Honolulu Symphony to Waikiki showrooms. Special guests and dance troupes will create an alternative Polynesian revue, in an evening of spectacular tiki kitsch. No prices are set yet.Oct. 18 to 21 -- "The Flying Fruit Fly Circus" plays the Hawaii Theatre. Hailing from the small town of Albury Wodonga, Australia, the circus -- comprising performers ages 8 to 18 -- completed a sold-out season in New York last year, and performed in the opening ceremony for the Sydney Olympic Games. They've been described as "dazzling," "rapid-fire," "a hoot" and "awesome" by the press. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19, and 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21. Tickets will be $15 to $45.
Nov. 1 and 2 -- One of the greatest living legends of the stage, mime artist Marcel Marceau, will perform 7:30 p.m. at the Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall. After a 15-year absence from live theater, Marceau returned to New York in 1999 to acclaim. Subsequent U.S. touring has brought accolade after accolade. The San Francisco Chronicle called him "The essence of theatre and the soul of dance." Catch the legend, who turns 78 this year, presented in association with the French Festival of Hawaii. Marceau will also travel to the Big Island's Kahilu Theater Nov. 4 and Maui Arts & Cultural Center Nov. 8. Tickets will be $25 to $60.
Also in November, young slack-key musician Makana will play in concert with special guests. Last year's concert at the Hawaii Theatre, with Keali'i Reichel and Barry Flanagan was sold-out and earned rave reviews. This year, the venue and date are still to be announced. Stay tuned.
Dec. 20 to 30 -- Finally, it's snowing in Honolulu again! Bostock announces the return of "Slava's Snowshow." The spectacular clowning Cirque du Soleil-style show from Russia will at the Hawaii Theatre for Christmas and New Year. Shows will be 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees. Tickets will be $25 to $55.
For more information, call 521-9699.
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