Eleanor Stankiewicz: Nanna-stasia
When Eleanor was 7, she saw the classic 1998 film Anastasia and was convinced that the heroine was her Nanna. The truth would prove to be much more incredible... A heart-warming story that will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Featuring the classic songs from Anastasia.
WINNER Sydney Fringe 2019's NIDA Writer of the Year Award
WINNER FRINGE WORLD's Tour Ready Award
★★★★☆ "A moving showcase of storytelling talent" Arts End.
★★★★☆ "Seamlessly blending European folk tales with real life horrors and soaring highs, Eleanor’s Nanna-stasia is a heartfelt, touching tribute to an amazing woman" The Fourth Wall.
★★★★ "...a stunning, multi-layered performance, full of both laughter and tears... a must see for people of all generations" Fringe Feed.
Presented by: Disco Turtle Productons
Founded by Eleanor Stankiewicz and Marcel Blanch-de Wilt, Disco Turtle Productions produces and runs events around Australia.
Eleanor is an award winning actor and has performed State Theatre of South Australia, Bell Shakespeare and has toured across Australia. Marcel is a stand-up comedian, writer and director.
Between 2014 - 2018 we programmed and ran the Adelaide Fringe events at The Producers Bar before moving in 2019 to National Wine Centre. Both Eleanor and Marcel have won the Adelaide Fringe ‘Spirit of the Fringe’ Award for their work running Adelaide Fringe venues.
We have produced work for Fringe at the Edge of the World, Adelaide Fringe, Perth Fringe World, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Sydney Comedy Festival.
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
...a heartfelt tribute to her grandmother - Monique Van Der Heyden, The Advertiser
You'll come away smiling and reflecting - Cathy Tune, The Clothesline
A heart-warming one-woman dramedy which reminds all of the refugee experience - Nick Harris, Glam Adelaide
... performed with great passion and energy - Mike Harrison, Global Media Post
Stankiewicz moves seamlessly from song to sadness, and comedy to cabaret - Peter Maddern, Kryztoff