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From the team that brought you the hit show Love For One Night at The Eltham Hotel, NORPA is again taking audiences on an exciting adventure with Wildskin.

Get ready to go on a wild ride of storytelling, physical theatre, laughter and song with NORPA’s epic show Wildskin, that opened on Thursday 12 September. Once again NORPA is taking audiences on an adventure outside the theatre with Wildskin, this time to a rural warehouse in Lismore Showground. 

Eva believes the only way to mend her broken life is to go on the road, solo. Lost, alone and under-prepared, she is soon breaking rules, and embracing danger. After encountering wild animals and even wilder humans, does Eva have the primal instincts to handle any challenge life throws at her?

‘I’m so excited to share this show with audiences – it is complex and layered while also being highly entertaining. It’s a work that explores narrative in a multi-dimensional way – there are different ways to interpret this story. Wildskin has been built through a very collaborative process with amazing local creatives and cast,’ said Julian Louis, Wildskin director and Artistic Director of NORPA.

Wildskin is a whole evening of captivating fun from the moment you arrive at the iconic Lismore Showground. Get pre-show dinner and drinks from 5:30pm at ‘The Roadhouse Diner’ pop up bar and restaurant by Secret Chef at the showground. If you don’t want to drive, catch the Wildskin Bus from Byron or Ballina, returning after the show. If you really want to make a night of it, you can stay overnight at the Lismore Showground campsite (available 12 – 20 Sept only). 

Wildskin will be another unforgettable journey, continuing NORPA’s tradition of creating exciting destination-theatre experiences. Grab yourself a ticket while you can at www.norpa.org.au.



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