The Griegol
From Trick of the Light Theatre (The Bookbinder) comes a show without words about death, love, and monsters.
After their grandmother passes away, a child suspects they are being pursued by the smoke demon shapeshifter of the old woman’s stories. The Griegol is a dark fantasy in the vein of Spirited Away, for older children and adults. Drawing from the techniques of silent film, it utilises silhouettes, smoke, puppetry, live music, and live animation. With the operation kept in sight, audiences see both the stage effects and how they are made. Combining hi-fi with lo-fi technology, and the mythic with the everyday, The Griegol is a charming, moving, and wildly inventive work.
After winning Director, Composer, and Production of the Year at the 2022 Wellington Theatre Awards, and touring to the USA, The Griegol returns to Wellington and Tauranga this October.
Recommended for ages 7+
Contains references to death and grief
“As savvy and powerful a piece of theatre as I have ever seen.”
– Theatreview
“Trick of the Light leave us feeling like we’ve witnessed some real life magic.”
– Art Murmurs
Key details:
Hannah Playhouse, Wellington 7pm Thu 23 - Sat 25 Oct
Baycourt X Space, Tauranga 6pm 28 Oct
Book tickets at www.eventfinda.co.nz/tours-festivals/2025/the-griegol