MONKEY performed by Warwick Broadhead
By elizabeth anderson
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MONKEY Performed By Warwick Broadhead
Project 2014-06-22 16:53:39 +1200
Warwick Broadhead, New Zealand's reputed living treasure, is now preparing for a solo show telling the story of Monkey.
Monkey is a solo theatrical experience in the actor's home on Waiheke Island. Presented in the afternoon on the first Saturday of each month at 3 in the afternoon over an extended period, possibly two years. The performances are told in serial form, rather like Charles Dickens' release of some of his major novels. Warwick will link the story at each performance yet each performance is a gem in the crown of the overall story.
Broadhead's theatrical brilliance and diversity will be reflected in this, his latest creation of the story of the ancient Chinese legend of Monkey (Monkey King, Journey to the West). First written from the oral telling in the 14th Century. This story is one of China's best known. It tells of a monk sent by the Goddess of Compassion, Quan Yin, to journey from China to India to receive the sacred teachings from the Buddha and bring them back to China to help establish Buddhism there. This novel is based on a real life event. This story is now highly embellished in the novel Monkey. With demons, magic, gods and goddesses, tribulations and triumphs.
Warwick's spiritual teacher, Namgyal Rinpoche, suggested he explore this story as a theatrical piece. It has taken him many years to realise and understand how to bring it to fruition within his current capabilities. As usual many friends are aiding and abetting this process of bringing the work before an audience. Performing is one of Warwick's gifts which is his pleasure to share.
A master in the art of story telling, Broadhead draws on this ancient fable to weave an ingenious tale that takes many tangents into the fascinating and the surreal. Combining ritual, slapstick, philosophy, music and dance, Broadhead gloriously transforms into narrator and characters to portray this journey that presents ideologies of life.
Warwick will soon be 70 and since his twenties has performed, directed, made costumes and sets, worked with hundreds of people throughout New Zealand in his extravagant theatrical masterpieces. He has also performed The Hunting of the Snark and other solo shows in over 600 private homes in New Zealand and overseas.
You are invited to further participate in the preparation of this exciting, theatrical project at any stage.
Warwick's team is:-
Performance guide:- Steven Hollins
Thespian and Restauranteur
Jonathan Baxter:- recognised world master of origami.
Jonathan will be creating origami pieces to suggest ideas and characters in the story and enhance Warwick's overall performance. He is a man who is bursting with enthusiasm and ideas.
jonathanbaxter.me/
Tara McLeod of Pear Tree Press:-
Warwick is very happy Tara has agrreed to typeset and print the antique-type flyer for MONKEY.
Elizabeth Anderson:- artist and friend
Because of Warwick's computer illiteracy, Elizabeth has taken on organising funding to ensure the presentation of Warwick's vision.
Elizabeth, affectionately nicknamed 'Cute Monkey' in her girls high school days, has an deep affinity with all things 'monkey' and is thrilled to help bring more of Warwick's monkey treasures to light.
Budget
With your help Warwick needs to raise money to be able to make the show happen by being abe to recompense the professional people listed above who are contributing their expertise and knowledge towards creating another of Warwick's compelling storytelling events.
Contact Warwick
If you want to talk to Warwick about any aspect of the show, there are three ways to contact him;
1 - in person
2 - on the telephone, a landline attached to the wall in his bedroom, 09 372 4222
3 - or by letter in his fancy mailbox at 58 Crescent Road, West Extension, Ostend, Waiheke Island, Auckland, 1081.
Warwick's wonderful website will bewitch you and yours on - www.warwickbroadhead.co.nz
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Thank you all very much!
29/09/2014 at 5:42 PM
Dear All
Warwick and I would like to thank you all for your generous pledges. At this time, hours away from the Pledgeme site closing ,we have reached $1220 which is short of our target. As you might know we won't be given your contact details so if there is anything you wish to know further about the show please contact me on [email protected] or Warwick through his website, www.warwickbroadhead.co.nz. The show will definitely still go on and we look forward to seeing you there!!
Once again thank you for your generosity.
best wishes
Warwick and Elizabeth
The Prayer Tree by Michael Leunig
02/09/2014 at 8:00 PM
Warwick and I have just discovered this book. Here is an excerpt from it we would like to share;
A person kneels to contemplate a tree and to reflect upon the troublesand joys of life. The person imagines mornings and evenings in a great forest of prayers, swarming and teeming with life. The person is learning to pray.
Warwick Blesses a Pohutukawa
29/08/2014 at 8:07 PM
Warwick gets the needle
27/08/2014 at 9:31 PM
KKKKKKKKKK for MONKEY or 10K's for MONKEY
19/08/2014 at 10:40 PM
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THANK YOU!
Journey to Mahler
18/08/2014 at 7:12 PM
Friday night
Queen St
bus ride
hooker
big breasts
hole in stocking
thigh high
tells joke
butterfly
papillon
schmetterling
dont get it
Warwick laughs
Donning the Tea Cosy
16/08/2014 at 9:16 PM
Never trust a man, when left alone in a room with a tea cosy, doesn't try it on. Billy Connolly
Picture Warwick, age 4, adorable, cute, tight blond curls. He is sitting at the dinner table with his family. Everyone's eaten but must stay at the table. Father hasn't finished his cup of tea. Mother has just gone to refill the teapot. Warwick squirms with boredom. He wants to get down. No one is talking to Warwick. (FLASH!) He reaches for the teacosy, pulls it on his head, pulls a face. MAGIC! Everyone is looking at him. A star is born!
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MONKEY Performed By Warwick Broadhead
Project 2014-06-22 16:53:39 +1200
Warwick Broadhead, New Zealand's reputed living treasure, is now preparing for a solo show telling the story of Monkey.
Monkey is a solo theatrical experience in the actor's home on Waiheke Island. Presented in the afternoon on the first Saturday of each month at 3 in the afternoon over an extended period, possibly two years. The performances are told in serial form, rather like Charles Dickens' release of some of his major novels. Warwick will link the story at each performance yet each performance is a gem in the crown of the overall story.
Broadhead's theatrical brilliance and diversity will be reflected in this, his latest creation of the story of the ancient Chinese legend of Monkey (Monkey King, Journey to the West). First written from the oral telling in the 14th Century. This story is one of China's best known. It tells of a monk sent by the Goddess of Compassion, Quan Yin, to journey from China to India to receive the sacred teachings from the Buddha and bring them back to China to help establish Buddhism there. This novel is based on a real life event. This story is now highly embellished in the novel Monkey. With demons, magic, gods and goddesses, tribulations and triumphs.
Warwick's spiritual teacher, Namgyal Rinpoche, suggested he explore this story as a theatrical piece. It has taken him many years to realise and understand how to bring it to fruition within his current capabilities. As usual many friends are aiding and abetting this process of bringing the work before an audience. Performing is one of Warwick's gifts which is his pleasure to share.
A master in the art of story telling, Broadhead draws on this ancient fable to weave an ingenious tale that takes many tangents into the fascinating and the surreal. Combining ritual, slapstick, philosophy, music and dance, Broadhead gloriously transforms into narrator and characters to portray this journey that presents ideologies of life.
Warwick will soon be 70 and since his twenties has performed, directed, made costumes and sets, worked with hundreds of people throughout New Zealand in his extravagant theatrical masterpieces. He has also performed The Hunting of the Snark and other solo shows in over 600 private homes in New Zealand and overseas.
You are invited to further participate in the preparation of this exciting, theatrical project at any stage.
Warwick's team is:-
Performance guide:- Steven Hollins
Thespian and Restauranteur
Jonathan Baxter:- recognised world master of origami.
Jonathan will be creating origami pieces to suggest ideas and characters in the story and enhance Warwick's overall performance. He is a man who is bursting with enthusiasm and ideas.
jonathanbaxter.me/
Tara McLeod of Pear Tree Press:-
Warwick is very happy Tara has agrreed to typeset and print the antique-type flyer for MONKEY.
Elizabeth Anderson:- artist and friend
Because of Warwick's computer illiteracy, Elizabeth has taken on organising funding to ensure the presentation of Warwick's vision.
Elizabeth, affectionately nicknamed 'Cute Monkey' in her girls high school days, has an deep affinity with all things 'monkey' and is thrilled to help bring more of Warwick's monkey treasures to light.
Budget
With your help Warwick needs to raise money to be able to make the show happen by being abe to recompense the professional people listed above who are contributing their expertise and knowledge towards creating another of Warwick's compelling storytelling events.
Contact Warwick
If you want to talk to Warwick about any aspect of the show, there are three ways to contact him;
1 - in person
2 - on the telephone, a landline attached to the wall in his bedroom, 09 372 4222
3 - or by letter in his fancy mailbox at 58 Crescent Road, West Extension, Ostend, Waiheke Island, Auckland, 1081.
Warwick's wonderful website will bewitch you and yours on - www.warwickbroadhead.co.nz
Comments
Thank you all very much!
29/09/2014 at 5:42 PM
Dear All
Warwick and I would like to thank you all for your generous pledges. At this time, hours away from the Pledgeme site closing ,we have reached $1220 which is short of our target. As you might know we won't be given your contact details so if there is anything you wish to know further about the show please contact me on [email protected] or Warwick through his website, www.warwickbroadhead.co.nz. The show will definitely still go on and we look forward to seeing you there!!
Once again thank you for your generosity.
best wishes
Warwick and Elizabeth
The Prayer Tree by Michael Leunig
02/09/2014 at 8:00 PM
Warwick and I have just discovered this book. Here is an excerpt from it we would like to share;
A person kneels to contemplate a tree and to reflect upon the troublesand joys of life. The person imagines mornings and evenings in a great forest of prayers, swarming and teeming with life. The person is learning to pray.
Warwick Blesses a Pohutukawa
29/08/2014 at 8:07 PM
Warwick gets the needle
27/08/2014 at 9:31 PM
KKKKKKKKKK for MONKEY or 10K's for MONKEY
19/08/2014 at 10:40 PM
MONEY
MON EY
MON K EY
MON KK EY
MON KKK EY
MON KKKK EY
MON KKKKK EY
MON KKKKKK EY
MON KKKKKKKK EY
MON KKKKKKKKK EY
MON KKKKKKKKKK EY
MONKKKKKKKKKKEY
MONKKKKKKKKKEY
MONKKKKKKKKEY
MONKKKKKKEY
MONKKKKKEY
MONKKKKEY
MONKKKEY
MONKKEY
MONKEY
MONKEY
THANK YOU!
Journey to Mahler
18/08/2014 at 7:12 PM
Friday night
Queen St
bus ride
hooker
big breasts
hole in stocking
thigh high
tells joke
butterfly
papillon
schmetterling
dont get it
Warwick laughs
Donning the Tea Cosy
16/08/2014 at 9:16 PM
Never trust a man, when left alone in a room with a tea cosy, doesn't try it on. Billy Connolly
Picture Warwick, age 4, adorable, cute, tight blond curls. He is sitting at the dinner table with his family. Everyone's eaten but must stay at the table. Father hasn't finished his cup of tea. Mother has just gone to refill the teapot. Warwick squirms with boredom. He wants to get down. No one is talking to Warwick. (FLASH!) He reaches for the teacosy, pulls it on his head, pulls a face. MAGIC! Everyone is looking at him. A star is born!