1 Hour Photo - East Van to Adelaide Season
Acclaimed writer and performer Tetsuro Shigematsu (creator of hit play Empire of the Son) tells the story of Mas Yamamoto, whose life was swept up by major currents of the 20th century. An award-winning work from Canada’s leading Asian theatre company saturated with the most vivid colours of our times.
A part of the HST ON-SCREEN PROGRAM. The show has been recorded and will play in the new cinema lounge in Ruby's at Holden Street Theatres.
"1 Hour Photo is a powerful piece of writing that insists that the complex history of Canada, including the wrongs imposed on groups of people, must be remembered." — University of Toronto Quarterly
“1 Hour Photo animates an extraordinary life with vivid props and projections…the play is a buffet of sensory textures.” — Kathleen Oliver, The Georgia Straight
Presented by: The Holden Street Theatres’ Edinburgh Fringe Award, Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre (vAct), in collaboration with The Cultch (East Vancouver,Canada), Richard Jordan Productions (UK) and East Van to Adelaide in association with ZOO
Holden Street Theatres strive to create work for South Australian Artists and Arts Workers by making and presenting theatrical productions of the highest calibre. Founded in 2002 and based in Hindmarsh ee continue to develop new strategies to create employment opportunities and support the cultural future of South Australia.
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Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
an exploration of memories, the said and unsaid and the trajectories of different worlds and stories. It gives a fascinating insight - Mike Harrison, Global Media Post
With warmth and affection, Tetsuro Shigematsu spans both the larger history of a cruel time and the poignant star-crossed fortunes - Murray Bramwell, InDaily
It is a tale of dramatic turns and regretted love, and has an entirely satisfactory resolution - Tim Lloyd, The Advertiser
Shigematsu is a compelling and entertaining story teller - Fran Edwards, Glam Adelaide
This is a hugely compelling production of showmanship and science, history and humanity. - David Grybowski, Barefoot Review