Against the subversive and glittering background of 1920s Berlin, one woman changed the world of animation and filmmaking forever.
Step into the captivating world of Lotte Reiniger, the visionary who created the very first feature-length animation film, ‘The Adventures of Prince Achmed’, a decade before Walt Disney’s ‘Snow White’.
The Animator brings to life this intrepid inventor and her eccentric team, as they build the first animation tables, seduce investors, fall in love and fight for their art form.
Within this flickering world of shadows and light, Akimbo Theatre presents a high energy physical theatre biopic with dark political themes, holding an unsettling mirror to events today.
Post-Show Event – Tuesday 26 August
Special Q+A on Animation and Film with The Animator creative team and surprise guest
Join the creative team behind The Animator and special surprise guest for a post show Q&A discussion. Hear stories about Lotte that didn’t make the final cut and take a deep dive into the ways in which her work has influenced film and animation history over the last 100 years. There will also be an opportunity for audience questions.
This post-show event will be held after the evening (7.30pm) performance. Entry is free with a ticket to the same day’s evening performance.
The Animator was made in collaboration with Nordland Visual Theatre, Nordland County Council, and Fritt Ord.
Details
Theatre: The Little
Monday – Saturday: 7.30pm
Tuesday & Saturday: 3pm
Running Time: 1 hour 35 minutes including interval
No re-entry.
We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time as there is a no latecomers policy.
This production contains swearing, sexual references, comedic and non-comedic violence, and depictions of prejudice
Recommended for ages 12+.
Tuesday 26 August – Q&A with The Animator Creative Team and Surprise Guest (after the 7.30pm performance)
Photography
production shots
Photography by Luisa De La Concha Montes, Andre Nesheim and Akimbo Theatre
The Company
Lexie Baker
Lotte Reiniger
Flo Wiedenbach
Puppeteer and Candy
Halvor Schultz
Karl Koch and Goon 1
Richard Durning
Bertolt Bartosch, Junior and Goon 2
