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Described as ‘the poet of the guitar’ Australian classical guitarist Karin Schaupp is widely considered to be one of the most outstanding young guitarists on the international scene.
This remarkable journey punctuated with Karin’s mood enhancing guitar playing is the story of three generations of women. Karin, her mother, Isolde and most importantly, her grandmother Lotte.
Lotte is passionate about music. She has to be. Surviving war, an indifferent marriage and a ‘witch of a mother-in-law’ isn’t easy. And seeing dreams slip into a harsh reality takes courage, determination and a joy for living. Thankfully, Lotte has all of these attributes and more… rejoicing in the love of family and the gifts of a talented granddaughter along the way…
With leading Australian playwright David Williamson, the story of these three remarkable women comes passionately and movingly to life.
Lotte’s Gift, originally called Strings Under My Fingers was developed at the 2006 Noosa Longweekend by La Boite Theatre Company and Noosa Longweekend. The following are reviews of that production:
“(Lotte’s Gift) tells a true, heart warming and often hilarious Australian story. As a bonus, it features Schaupp's sublime mastery of the classical guitar. It has the potential to travel the world." Diana Simmonds, Sunday Telegraph
“Though not without humour, the play is a gentle biographical tale of artistic ambition, sacrifice, legacy and love…it spans three generations, affirms the power of music and is an unusual chamber piece…the story, like the music, casts a tender spell. Schaupp, particularly as the resilient Lotte, is a force to be reckoned with while Williamson displays a sensitive hand as director.” Bryce Hallett, Sydney Morning Herald
Ensemble Theatre in association with Christine Dunstan Productions presents
Lotte's Gift
World Premiere
Based on the memoirs and recollections of Lieselotte Reinke and the recollections of Isolde and Karin Schuapp and Trudy von Stein.
With Karin Schaupp
Director David Williamson
Designer Graham Maclean
Lighting Designer Michele Preshaw
Venue: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, NSW, 2061.
Dates: Previews from Jan 24, opening night Friday Feb 2, playing to March 10, 2007.
Transfers to Theatre Royal, Wed 21 – Sat 24 March.
Ensemble Prices: $37 - $61 (booking fees apply)
Bookings: Phone (02) 9929 0644 or Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au
Tours to Roundhouse Theatre, Brisbane, 18 April to May 5, then to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong from May 24 – 27, 2007
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