13 July 2022 7:30pm 
Geraldine, Ashburton and Akaroa 
Arts on Tour Present…
Michael Hurst is…
The Golden Ass
A Tale of Epic Proportions
Freely adapted from the notorious original by Apuleius, this brand new solo show is the story of Lucius – a young man driven by sexual desire and insatiable curiosity who is accidentally transformed into a donkey. Uh-oh!
What follows is a fantastical series of misadventures in a wicked world of witches, bandits, virgins, cultists, slaves, circuses, soldiers, pastry-cooks, prostitutes and priests.
Marvellously, sidesplittingly ridiculous, The Golden Ass is the original donkey show, inspiring such literary giants as Shakespeare, Boccaccio, Cervantes, Rabelais and Keats. It remains today a powerful plea for empathy in a world gone mad.
With music and direction from acclaimed composer John Gibson, and performance by renowned storyteller Michael Hurst, this modern take on one of the great classics will be a rollicking ride, well worth the fare.
Rating: Adult themes. Not suitable for children.
Wednesday 13 July 7:30pm Geraldine
The Lodge Theatre
$25 Tickets available: Louk Clothing, Talbot Street, Geraldine 03 693 9070 (Cash Sales Only)
Thursday 14 July 7:30pm Ashburton
Ashburton Event Centre
Adults $25; GoldCard/Student $20 (fees apply)
Tickets: http://ateventcentre.co.nz
Friday 15 July 7pm Akaroa
The Gaiety Hall
$35 Tickets: Eventfinda.co.nz