Big hART’s world-renowned theatre makers and social innovators are putting the final touches to
their seafaring social change project, in preparation for the world premiere of their latest production Blue Angel, presented as part of the Tasmanian International Arts Festival.
Through Blue Angel, Big hART aims to raise awareness of an invisible global issue – the reality of life
for workers in the shipping industry, who work day and night to bring us over 90 per cent of what we
use and consume in our daily lives.
Blue Angel is a celebration of everything maritime, including the romance, mysticism and folklore of
the sea, as well as the dangers, working conditions and economic pressures of the international
shipping industry.
Blue Angel takes place across two well-known venues in Hobart, the Astor Private Hotel and the
legendary Sirens building which is being reawakened and completely transformed by a site-specific
maritime master piece.
Richly layered with original music, and including the work of renowned filmmaker Peter Greenaway,
Blue Angel boasts a cast led by award-winning actor Kerry Armstrong and Melbourne-based singer
songwriter Mikelangelo.
Audiences can book a safe berth and stay overnight at the Astor Hotel, enjoying a customised sea
menu at the Astor Grill and experiencing unexpected events until midnight, or guests can choose to
attend the boutique concert as a standalone event.
The Blue Angel Hobart season runs from 24-29 March and once finished, it will travel to other port
cities across the globe, exploring shipping themes and stories specific to each port location.
Details: http://www.tendays.org.au/
Lucinda Szczypior, Font PR
