January 20, 2003 -

A one of a kind theatrical experience for children ages 5-9!!

Ottawa - The National Arts Centre English Theatre is proud to present the Canadian Premiere of Lulie the Iceberg, a delightful adaptation for the stage by Raymond Storey of the popular children’s book by Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado of Japan. A co-production of Topological Theatre (Toronto) and Kageboushi Theatre Company (Japan), this visually stunning play, told using Japanese shadowplay, songs and colourful costumes, offers audiences an original story about the living earth, the environment and the importance of friendship. Lulie the Iceberg plays in the National Arts Centre Studio January 25 at 19:00, January 25 at 13:00, 15:00 and 19:00, and January 26 at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.

Lulie is an inquisitive young iceberg, who longs to travel to the South Pole to meet the Elders of his kind. With the help of Kiki, the Arctic Tern, Lulie embarks on an exciting voyage south, making many new friends and discovering the wonders of the world along the way. A menagerie of dolphins, whales and tropical birds create the magical world that Lulie explores.

Edward Roy is the director for this Canadian premiere. Set and Lighting is by Droege Designs; Original Music Composition is by John Roby and Costume Design is by Edward Roy. Lulie the Iceberg features an international cast of six, including Dylan Juckes as Lulie, Tazuko Kitahara, Daniel MacDonell, Satoshi Nakada, Victoria Nestorowicz and Minori Yagi. The Stage Manager for this production is Satoshi Sato.

Tickets for Lulie the Iceberg are still available (plenty of seats for the January 23 performance, limited seats available for performances on January 25 and 26). Call the NAC Box Office at (613) 947 7000 for more details or to purchase tickets through Ticketmaster, phone (613) 755 1111 or contact Ticketmaster on-line through the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca. Tickets are $11 for adults; $10 for children.

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For more information, please contact:
Laura Denker
Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator, NAC English Theatre
(613) 947 7000 ext. 389; ldenker@nac-cna.ca