THE FIRST TIME MACHINE | STAGE PREVIEW + COMPETITION
Everyone knows stories about time travel and magical time machines, but the Treays brothers know better than anyone. A little-known Spanish author named Enrique Gaspar was in fact the first to invent the imaginative time machine, and 110 years after his death, his grandsons want to continue his legacy with their {The First Time Machine} production. The Treays brothers, who are both professional dancers, have created a story based around their grandfather’s invention and will be taking their audiences on a sci-fi odyssey, exploring the past, present and future. The family production consists of theatre, dance, live music and man-eating bears, as the brothers share childhood stories that will entertain and amuse.
Their company Run Ragged Productions has had previous acclaim with {Out of the Box} and they hope to continue their success with {The First Time Machine} as it tours Wales. The show will start at the Chapter Arts Centre and will then be performed throughout February in Newport – The Riverfront, Abergavenny – The Borough Theatre, Pontardwe Arts Centre and The Muni in Pontypridd.
Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Tues 21 – Wed 22 Jan. Tickets: £7.50. Info: 029 20304400 / www.chapter.org
The Riverfront, Newport, Sat 1 Feb. Tickets: £5.10 – £6.50. Info: 01633 656679 / www.newport.gov.uk/riverfront
The Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, Tues 4 Feb. Tickets: £6.50.Info: 01873 850805 / www.boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk
Pontardawe Arts Centre, Thurs 6 Feb. Tickets: £6 / £3 Child. Info: 01792 863722 / www.nptartsandevents.co.uk
The Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd, Sat 8th Feb. Tickets: £5. Info: 08000 656679 / www.rct-arts.co.uk
For a chance to win a pair of tickets to see The First Time Machine in Cardiff or Newport answer the following question:
Q: What is the name of the novel where at the clock’s 13th strike the protagonist is transported back in time?
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