The Man From Earth
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Thu 16 Aug 2018 - Sat 25 Aug 2018
Adelaide's 'premiere' theatre company, Red Phoenix Theatre is proudly presenting the stage adaptation of the cult phenomenon, , for a strictly limited season this August. Tickets are on sale now. is ranked on IMDB as one of the top sci-fi films of all time and was legendary sci-fi writer Jerome Bixby's last great work, which he finished on his deathbed in 1998. Bixby created some of the most memorable moments of contemporary science fiction including episodes of the original series of
Star Trek and
The Twilight Zone.The forthcoming stage adaptation of
was created by the film's director Richard Schenkman and is very faithful to the screenplay.
Directed by Robert Kimber and featuring an outstanding cast of well-known Red Phoenix Actors and welcoming six new actors to the Red Phoenix stage, the stage adaptation of
beautifully captures the wonderful mystery and intrigue which inspired the film's cult status.The intriguing plot navigates its way through departing history professor John Oldman's startling claim that he is 14,000 years old. He asserts that he must move on every ten years before people notice that he doesn't age.As the night unfolds, his fantastic story is met with both ridicule and bemusement. The gathering of close friends and academics endeavour to dismantle his story, however, they struggle to prove or deny the claim.If John Oldman's story is true, what would he have seen, what amazing historical truths would he know and are there others like him?
is science fiction writing at its very best, exploring the what if's and the unknowns of human life and history.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to see quality science-fiction playwriting on the stage. Since Schenkman adapted it in 2008, has been translated into fourteen different languages and there have been major productions around the globe.This is the first time the play will be performed in Australia - don't miss it! will play at Holden Street Theatres – The Studio, 34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh (next to Coopers Stadium).Choose from the following performances: Thursday August 16th to Saturday August 18th@ 7.30pm, Sunday August 19th at 2.00pm, Wednesday August 22nd – Saturday August 25th @ 7.30pmPrices are as follows: $25.00 Adult / $19.00 Concession / $21 Group Concession (6 persons or more)Secure your tickets today at www.holdenstreettheatres.com or call 8225 8888. Tickets at the door subject to availability.For more information on the production or ticketing options, please visit www.redphoenixtheatre.com
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