The Birds: A Modern Adaptation
19 Ombersley Terrace, Opawa, Christchurch
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It’s not Alfred Hitchcock. It’s a modern adaptation of the Greek satire by Aristophanes.
And in this case the birds are less interested in picking on humans and more interested in reigning among the gods. Two humans, friends Pithetaerus and Eulpides, get the fight rolling when they take the advice of a homeless oracle and head up into the mountains in search of the legendary King of the Birds, Epops. They complain about the headaches of modern human society and the role the gods play in those headaches. But there’s a solution. If the birds work together, they could stop human sacrifices from reaching the gods, and the gods would be forced to accede to the birds’ demands. Epops calls a conference among the birds. They aren’t too crazy about humans, but like the idea of taking ultimate power, which they feel is their divine right (being descendants of the gods themselves).
This update by Don Zolidis is a terrific comedy that weaves together a colourful variety of birds, a sprinkling of ancient gods, and some humorous humans dealing with such headaches as politicians, insurance companies and internet spammers.
Come and see the talented ākonga of Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School | Te Kura o Rudolf Steiner Ōtautahi perform this anarchic classic!
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