From Cahoots NI in association with the Lyric Theatre, Belfast
At the end of WWII, Ernst, a young evacuee from Frankfurt, finds himself alone and far away from home when he meets the mysterious Mr. H, a stranger with a trick or two up his sleeve. Fast friends, they set off down a road fraught with danger, hunger and uncertainty to return the young boy to his family. Original music and dreamlike stage effects help tell this dramatic story of two survivors who become each other's ally, protector and confidant. Inspired by a true story, NIVELLI'S WAR is a vivid and moving theatrical account of an incredible journey and magical friendship.
Co-founded by Mc Eneany and Zoe Seaton in 2001, Cahoots NI counts illusion and visual intrigue as essential to their storytelling. They collaborate with theater artists from across Northern Ireland to craft high-quality and inventive theatrical experiences for kids and families, expanding young imaginations and sparking creativity in the process.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/05/nyregion/auschwitz-magician-nivelli-war-play.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share
