When Aleksander journeys to the hallowed city of Robotika he is captivated by the technological marvels of the Steam Age. Lured by the promise of a life of leisure, the people have been liberated from work by the box-headed Industrials.
But all is not as it seems in this Robotik Utopia...
Alone in his fortune, Alek's curiousity leads him to Daisy, an industrial who seems somehow different to the rest. But this friendship threatens his Aunt Lychkova's vision for Robotika where Humans and Industrials remain segregated. Fiercely defending the ideals of her Utopia, Lychkova compels Alek to understand.
But all is not as it seems.
As Alek's friendship with Daisy blossoms he begins to follow his heart. Why is their friendship forbidden?
In attempt to flee Alek and Daisy find themselves searching deeper and deeper into the unravelling heart of Robotika.
Join Drop Bear Theatre for this original steam-punk adventure where childhood curiousity and friendship prevail in a troubling world. On stage, history is fused with futuristic fantasy to explore issues of trust, racism, globalization and humanity.
SYDNEY
Aleksander and the Robot Maid
Presented by Drop Bear Theatre and The Reginald Theatre
Seymour Centre, Friday 1 July-Saturday 9 July 2011
PRESENTED BY
Drop Bear Theatre and The Reginald Theatre
Seymour Centre, Friday 1 July - Saturday 9 July 2011
WRITTEN BY Caleb Lewis
DIRECTED BY Ali Gordon
COMPOSER AND LIVE MUSICIAN Scott Gillespie
DESIGNERS Marin Curach, Tomy K C Leung
LIGHTING DESIGNER Sophie Kurylowicz
ILLUSTRATION Matt Huynh
STAGE MANAGER Lydia Nicholson
WITH Andrew Brackman, James Deeth, Tim Kurylowicz,
Sarah Lockwood, Margot Politis and Carolyn Ramsey
PREVIEW Fri 1 Jul 7pm
TICKETS $17 full, $13 preview / friends of Reg
BOOKINGS 02 9114 1555 or thereginald.com