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When three clowns are faced with endless days of confinement in an apocalyptic rainstorm, resources are limited, and survival proves a struggle. With the forecast looking worse by the day, pranks and make believe provide fleeting distraction. When a mysterious knocking sound frightens the trio, frustrations boil to the surface. Can they overcome the perils of cabin fever and unite to protect their sanity?
An absurdist, silent comedy with heart.
The creators behind Hagley Theatre School’s latest production are Ruby Comfort, Sofia Boggiani and Izzy Craw. Three passionate, young actors from Ōtautahi, who have worked collaboratively on bringing Rain-bound to the stage.
The trio graduated from Hagley Theatre School’s one year acting training course in 2025 and it was during their time there that they discovered their shared love of physical theatre, clowning and comedy so together, they decided to take on the challenge of creating an original piece of silent and absurdist theatre that centered those techniques.
“We have been able to do this with artistic direction from Dr. Pedro Ilgenfritz – a talented director and teacher with extensive knowledge and experience in acting and the performing arts and our talented musician Dominic Hamilton, who is composing all the music and will be performing live alongside us on stage,” says Ruby. “and we are thrilled to be collaborating with the beautiful historic Art Centre to put our show on in the Cloisters Studio.”
Sofia and Izzy agree: “We are so incredibly excited to bring this show to our community and to see where it can be taken next.
We deeply appreciate all the support of our Christchurch theatre community and cannot wait to see you there!”
Rainbound opens 13 November at Cloisters Studio. Click here for more information.