Social Animal

Social Animal

  • Ages 13+

Biting satire and theatre wizardry fuse on this comical ride about losing face in a desperate attempt to feel heard.

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Te Auaha

65 Dixon Street Te Aro Wellington, Wellington 6011 New Zealand

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Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

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TAHI presents Social Animal, by Damon Andrews and Stephen Papps.

Biting satire and theatre wizardry fuse in a comically inventive roller-coaster about the fear of irrelevance and the healing power of an animal.

Stephen Papps plays twelve characters with beguiling virtuosity, in this gloriously funny solo tour de force about a man who loses face in a desperate attempt to regain his relevance.

“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks!” … can you?

“It’s impressive for a performer to embody a big range of characters … well-written and full of humorous insights and revelations … glorious!” – Cate Prestige, Theatreview.

Creative Team:

Written by: Damon Andrews and Stephen Papps.

Performer: Stephen Papps

Director: Damon Andrews

Tech: Jack Tankersley

Photographer: Meek Zuiderwyk

Social Media: John Simmons

Stephen Papps is a celebrated actor with over 35 years’ experience across stage, screen, and solo performance. He won Best Actor at the NZ Film Awards for his role in End of the Golden Weather, and has performed internationally with his critically acclaimed solo show Blowing It, including seasons at the Edinburgh Festival and Sydney Opera House. Stephen has worked with leading NZ theatres, and is known for roles in Shortland Street, Xena, Spartacus, and Fresh Eggs. Social Animal is his fourth self-written solo work.Recommended for audiences aged 13+.

This show is part of the of TAHI: New Zealand Festival of Solo Performance

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Te Auaha

Te Auaha houses the arts programmes of Whitireia and WelTec and hosts community, industry and international events in world-class facilities here in the heart of Wellington's creative quarter.

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