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Red Tree Theatre - The War of the Worlds
Fri, 1st to 9th March

The War of the Worlds

Red Tree Theatre, Tuggerah

Presented by Red Tree Theatre
Broadcast from New York's Mercury Theatre in 1938, this infamous radio play, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion of Earth was taking place.

Ended on Friday, 1 March 2024

by Howard E. Koch
based on a novel by H. G. Wells
Licensed by ORiGiN™ Theatrical

Broadcast from New York's Mercury Theatre in 1938, this infamous radio play, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion of Earth was taking place.

Join us as we step back in time to experience the gripping drama that once held an entire nation spellbound.
Directed by the visionary Orson Welles, this adaptation of H.G. Wells' groundbreaking science fiction novel became a landmark in broadcasting history.

This isn't just a play; it's a journey into the past, a chance to relive the moment when fiction blurred into reality, sending shockwaves through the airwaves.
Witness the power of storytelling, the magic of radio, and the timeless genius of Welles and Wells, as we recreate the chilling atmosphere that captivated and alarmed listeners across America.

Don't miss this extraordinary event where history, drama, and the golden age of radio converge.
Book your tickets now and be part of the legend at Red Tree Theatre. Prepare for an evening where imagination knows no bounds and the line between fact and fiction disappears!

Note that this is a script-in-hand reading.

In Person
Wheelchair/Disabled
1 hr 5 mins
Reading
1938

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Auditions will be held on 6 December at Red Tree Theatre, will be held privately and can be booked here docs.google.com/forms/d/e..ITi-6fHJkhP_4nyg/viewform.
Saturday, 18 November 2023 by Gerard D | Coast Box Office
There is a cast of four people. One male (who will read the Orson Welles role as well as other characters), three females (who will read various characters) and a Foley artist. The voice actors will all be 30 yrs plus, but the Foley artist can be any age. The Foley artist will also be responsible for assembling the majority of tools required for creating their sound effects.
Saturday, 18 November 2023 by Gerard D | Coast Box Office

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Red Tree Theatre offers rehearsal, office, and meeting spaces, training rooms, exhibition space, and a 130-seat theatre that can be used for performances, concerts, productions, as well as seminars, presentations, and conferences.

Elderslee Foundation is registered charity via the ACNC. Number: 13000397080
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