Well worth it!

Come on folks buy a wee ticket, grab a glass of wine, forget the television for one night and come to Terra Nova...

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I know you're all reading this so what I want to know is...DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS YET??? Get in quick to join us!

This little diary of all our hard work has had over 1000 views so far. That perhaps might not sound much but it means a lot to us. We've worked so hard so many weeks now I've lost count. Since you've been reading the progress, come and see the final result. We'd be thrilled to see you!

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The Doctor is Dead

Caught, mid-rehearsal taking a nap in the tent!

Close to death Dr Wilson and his comrades were only 11 Miles from One Ton Depot. However, their suffering was too much and before they made it. They all perished from the many ailments brought on by injuries and the baron, freezing wasteland.

Snowblindness
The burning of the cornea, by UVB rays from the sun. This becomes common when spending time on reflective surfaces such as large areas of snow. Tearing, pain, swollen eyelids and headaches are all signs of snowblindness.

Frostbite
Most likely to occur in the areas of skin farthest from the heart, blood vessels closest to the skin start to constrict and blood is drawn away from the outside. Firstly, there is an itchy, stinging pain and the areas may go numb. Next the top layer of skin freezes and turns black but can look worse than it actually is. Finally the muscles, tendons and nerves all freeze. Feeling is lost permanently, and gangrene sets in.

Gangrene
The death of tissue on the body simply, a part of your body has died and therefore will rot like that of a corpse. There will be a foul smelling discharge, discolouration and a complete loss of feeling and the possibility the infected area will simply ‘drop off’.

Starvation
A reduction in essential fuel for the body, Scott and his men would have run out of food on the journey back. With no vitamins, nutrients or extra energy going into their bodies, the men would have been suffering even without the top 3 ailments. The body loses substantial fat and muscle mass as it breaks down these tissues for energy. Atrophy (wasting away) of the stomach weakens the perception of hunger and victims of starvation are often too weak to sense thirst, and therefore become dehydrated.

The Terra Nova boys fell apart literally, inside and out as their surroundings proved to be far too powerful for them.
Got the stomach for it? Come see us, Terra Nova starts next week on the 7th June until the 18th. Go to itickets.co.nz or book through The Titirangi Pharmacy Phone: (09) 817-7658.

How about some visuals?

Time for me to zip it, take a peek below. Exciting stuff!

Awkward.

Dearest loyal blog readers,

We present to you our blog writer, as a dead guy...



Love,
Liz, Rachel, Taimi and Ian.

Man vs Wild

Our last couple of rehearsals have been hard work but we’ve had a lot of fun. So, to coincide I thought I would have some fun with this post too. We are getting close to opening night and the cast are working hard on building relationships with each other and with their characters. As an exercise our cast had to think about what animal they most associated with their character. It was fascinating to find out which animals our cast members chose and in doing this it seemed to add a primal depth to their motivations, behaviour and actions. So who chose what and why?



Captain Robert Falcon Scott – The British Bulldog

Quintessentially British, robust and determined, Captain Robert Falcon Scott is an Englishman on a mission. Stubborn in his demeanour, he won’t go down without putting up a fight. Similar to the Bulldog, he will prioritize according to his own assessment of the situation, not necessarily because it is the right/wrong thing to do.



Dr. E. A. Wilson – The Labrador

With their good natured temperament their kindness and loyalty, it is easy to see why Dr E. A. Wilson could be associated with the always friendly Labrador. Always thinking of his comrade’s well-being he is dependable from the beginning to the tragic end. Man’s best friend.



Captain L. E. G. Oates – The Bear

An outwardly calm surface with an unfathomable power surging beneath, the bear is potentially explosive just like Oates, a soldier with little patience for the weak. Woe be to the one who provokes the wrath of the bear, a warrior who protects his territory at all times. Oates, increasingly losing patience with the disasters facing the team becomes a force to be reckoned with. That is until his body gives up and the fight is over.



Lieutenant H. R. Bowers – The Badger

Fiercely independent creature that will stop at nothing to gets what it wants (mostly food) which is fitting for our always hungry Bowers! The badger is unique and well equipped to meet all the challenges it may face. Although its methods might seem unorthodox, the badger couldn’t care less. Bowers, while facing the endless landscape of Antarctica attempts to hold on tight to his sense of humour in the darkness, whether the rest like it or not!



Petty officer Edgar Evans – The Clydesdale Horse

The Clydesdale horse, strong with an arched neck and a sloped shoulder is a fitting choice for Evans. Both are powerful, industrious and determined, yet no use to anyone when injured.



Roald Amundsen – The Lion

The King of the Jungle and long thought of as an animal of balance, composure and sound judgment. Also, Lion statues are traditionally used to guard doorways and offer protection. Amunsden as the Lion, guards the door of the South Pole but isn’t afraid to use his teeth to stop his prey.



Kathleen Scott – The Kitten

Playful, energetic and excitable Kathleen adds a colourful, teasing bohemian edge to the male dominated play. Just like a kitten she is rarely afraid of anything and likes to examine everything around her in great detail. Curious as to why people do what they do Kathleen explores and learns about her world through close observation and uses her furtiveness to get what she really wants.

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Diary

Had we lived, I should have a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale.
- Robert Falcon Scott, 1912

Scott kept a diary of his expedition and we are keeping a diary of our production, this seems to be a nice mirror from the story to reality.

Scott’s last entries in his diary document their horrific journey back from the Pole. It becomes obvious he knows there is no hope of survival, Scott praises his men and writes letters to his family and friends. He also writes a message to the public on the planning and execution of the sledge journey. He reflects on the legacy of the trip which maintained a scientific purpose throughout. Scott’s men on top of carry supplies also hauled 35 pounds of geological specimens until they died.

Writing in his diary remained one of Scott’s priorities to the end. Considering how hard it must have been for him to keep writing as his body and mind suffered, his dedication to the expedition is astonishing. Bearing this in mind, this diary will remain one of my priorities until our last night. Let’s face it compared to Scott I have it easy!

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