Carl Nixon: The Raft

The Raft by Carl Nixon
Directed by Julian Anderson
20 to 30 November 2024

Set over a rainy weekend in a West Coast bach, The Raft is the story of a devastating family tragedy and healing.

Review by Belinda Cullen-Reid for Backstage Christchurch

Review by Erin Harrington for Flat City Field Notes

A play that goes deep into a heart of darkness and lights it up with warmth and compassion…. In case this all sounds like too much angst, the play is sprinkled with funny, silly and endearing bonding moments between characters, the little things that happen even when a family is at odds. –Manawatu Standard

20 to 30 November 2024 (Wednesdays to Saturdays – 8 performances in total)
All shows 7.30 pm

Elmwood Auditorium
Aikmans Road, Merivale
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By arrangement with Playmarket.
The Raft was originally commissioned by The Court Theatre, Christchurch with support from Creative New Zealand.

Cast

Production team

Julian Anderson
Director
Pene Maddock
Stage Manager
Brenda Hayes
Production Manager
Pim van Duin
Set Designer
Jonathan “Benny” Hill
Sound Designer
Ian Harding
Lighting Designer
Nelleke Passchier
Costume Designer
Geraldine Clarke
Wardrobe Assistant
Sue Mather
Wardrobe Assistant
Lance McBride
Fight Coordinator
Alisdair Muir
Properties