MEDIA RELEASE                                                                                                         July  2016

 THE ADVENTURES OF ALVIN SPUTNIK: DEEP SEA EXPLORER

Created By Tim Watts

Presented by The Last Great Hunt

29 & 30 July at 12pm & 8pm

 The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer is a tiny tale set in the deepest dark blue sea, of a solitary explorer with a heart as big as a whale. Direct from sellout seasons in New York, Sydney, and Auckland this multi award-winning piece of heartwarming theatrical magic is a one-man micro-epic about enduring love and the end of the world. “…akin to a theatrical Wall-E” (New York Times).

In a highly imaginative fusion of animation, puppetry, projections, live and recorded music, master storyteller St John Cowcher tells the tale of Alvin Sputnik, deep sea explorer, and the search for his lost love in the seemingly endless depths of the ocean.

Using a constantly creative, beguiling and quirky blend of live action, puppetry, animation, music and film, The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer weaves a story of love, loss and quiet heroism with engaging energy and an enchanting magic. Young and old – both adults and children – will delight in this wonderfully romantic hour of pure abandonment.

We can’t recommend this highly enough… bring your friends, bring your family; they will owe you big time! Having charmed audiences worldwide, and received countless five star reviews, The Joan is delighted to be able to present this gorgeous production, The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer on 29 and 30 July at 12 noon and 8pm.  Tickets are $35 Standard and $30 Concession.

Friday Night Lights, The Joan’s regular pop-up pre-show music lounge, will be in operation from 5pm on 29 July. Entry is free, talented local musician Bonnie Stewart aka Bonniesongs will be performing, and the bar will be open for food and drinks.

 To book call The Joan’s Box Office on 4723-7600 or online at www.thejoan.com.au. The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is located at 597 High Street, Penrith. Nearby parking and public transport is available.

AWARDS FOR ALVIN SPUTNIK

Winner **Outstanding Solo Show** New York Fringe Festival

Winner **Best Theatre Production** Auckland Fringe

Winner **Best Puppetry**Adelaide Fringe

Winner **Best Male Performer**Dublin Fringe

 Download the Media Release here

Additional Online content can be found here

http://thejoan.com.au/whats-on/the-adventures-of-alvin-sputnik-deep-sea-explorer/

FURTHER INFORMATION / INTERVIEWS / IMAGES /VIDEOS

For more information please contact:

Jacqui Bonner, Jacqui Bonner Marketing + Management

jb@jacquibonnermarketing.com

0411 473 198

For images visit:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c23yk5zxteb6civ/AAB-qxaS5l69W3PqRLhPgOhma?dl=0

SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING

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The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

Seas have risen, billions have died. Alvin Sputnik is our only hope. He must venture to the bottom of the ocean to find his wife’s lost soul and save humanity. Direct from sell-out seasons in New York, Sydney, and Auckland this multi award-winning piece of heart-warming “theatrical magic” (Sunday Mail) is a one-man micro-epic about enduring love and the end of the world. “…akin to a theatrical Wall-E” (New York Times) at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, July 29 & 30 12pm and 8pm

http://thejoan.com.au/whats-on/the-adventures-of-alvin-sputnik-deep-sea-explorer/