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World class stage set adds to the magic of Mary Poppins

Monday, March 19, 2018
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The dramatic stage set design being used for Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical has become a talking point since the show opened.

The show is now into its last week and those who have enjoyed it to date are agreed that alongside the talented cast, the versatile and dramatic stage set is world class.

Designed by one of New Zealand’s most respected theatre designers, John Harding, the set evolves from a grand living room to the rooftops of London, and from cosy children’s bedroom to opulent park.

John Harding

Harding designed the creative yet compact sets for the New Zealand Musical Theatre Consortium’s tour of Mary Poppins which began in Invercargill in 2016. Since then the set has been brought to life in more than six regional theatres to rave reviews.

Visiting from England, Gwyn Harris attended the show with friends and was amazed by the whole production.

“This was on par with any West End show I have been to. The singing was top class and the stage and lighting made it magical,” said Mrs Harris.

17 Cherry Tree Lane childrens bedroom stage set. Fotozone Photography

Having won many theatre and film design awards, Harding has also worked with Weta Workshop on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, as well as Peter Jackson’s King Kong and James Cameron’s Avatar.

Rotorua Musical Theatre President Natasha Benfell says those who haven’t yet attended the Rotorua production may not realise it isn’t just a home-made set.

17 Cherry Tree Lane living room stage set. Fotozone Photography

“This is a professionally made set, designed by John Harding who has a huge string of film and TV credits to his name,” says Mrs Benfell.

“With only four more performances in this limited season, I would say to people – don’t miss out.”

Tickets are available to the following performances: Wednesday 21 March at 7.30pm, Friday 23 March at 7.30pm, Saturday 24 March at 2pm and 7.30pm. A range of seating and family concessions are available through www.ticketmaster.co.nz or at the Ticketmaster office at Rotorua Energy Events Centre.

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