Back to Square One?
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Information
The Rebel Alliance invites you into 95 year old Inga's living room in Denmark as she reaches out through space and time to her grandson in New Zealand.
Back to Square One? was originally designed to be performed in driveways, parks and cul-de-sacs in the aftermath of the 2020 lockdown.
Using only chalk to draw with writer and performer Anders Falstie-Jensen weaves the Norse myth of Ragnarok into a unique story of disasters, family and unexpected connections.
Since it's premiere the show has been performed in Hong Kong, Sweden, Denmark and across Aotearoa in all sorts of settings. Sometimes indoors. Sometimes outdoors. Sometimes for 10 people. Sometimes for 100 people. The numbers do not matter for The Rebel Alliance. The opportunity to gather with friends and strangers does.
Company
The Rebel Alliance
Company / Artist Bio
The Rebel Alliance is an award-winning independent theatre company based in Auckland. Led by Danish-born Anders Falstie-Jensen, the company produces works that move, provoke and inspire - encouraging viewers to see their own lives in a larger perspective. We believe that great stories can anchor us in turbulent times.
Anders hails from Viborg in Jutland, Denmark and has lived in Aotearoa New Zealand since 2001. He is the producer, writer and director for The Rebel Alliance. In his past he has worked as the national publicist for the New Zealand International Film Festival;as a stage manager for Douglas Wright Dance Company and production manager for numerous independent productions. From 2014 to 2021 he was a programmer for Auckland Live - Aotearoa's largest performing arts platform.
Location
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Audience
Adults - General
Venue suitability
Any - we're flexible
Reviews
"The casual conversational nature of the piece is such that the interactions never feel forced, and serve to match the sense of connection even further. Like some of the Norse myths that are referenced, a moral or message is never." - Ross' Reviews
Duration
50min
Touring Party
1 or 2 depending on whether I travel with my own stage manager or if one is locally sourced.
Previous Seasons
2020
Various private driveways in-between Covid lockdowns!
2021
Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival
Auckland Fringe Festival
The Meteor, Hamilton
BATS Theatre, Wellington as part of TAHI Festival
Ron Ball Studio, Christchurch as part of Tiny Fest
2022
Aronui Arts Festival - Rotorua
BATS Theatre - New Zealand Fringe Festival
Outdoor performances in Auckland public spaces in Panmure, Takapuna, Northcote and Henderson, presented by Auckland Council
Studio One - Nelson Fringe Festival
Little Andromeda - Christchurch
Circa Theatre, Wellington
Whangārei Fringe Festival
Hawke's Bay Arts Festival
Dunedin Arts Festival
Q Theatre, Auckland
2023
Festival of Colour, Wānaka
The Dark Room, Palmerston North
Teater V, Copenhagen, Denmark
Waitaki Arts Festival, Oamaru
2024
Stockholm Fringe Festival, Sweden
Gothenburg Fringe Festival, Sweden
Teater Katapult, Århus, Denmark
Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo - HKAPX
Spiegel Fest, New Plymouth
Auckland Retirement Village tour
2025
Auckland Writers Festival
Estimated Remount Cost
$0 - 5k
Weekly Sell-Off Fee
$0 - 5k
Royalty %
10% playwright royalty of NBO
Availability
2026202720282029 or later
Instagram
@afalstie
Facebook
@rebeltheatrecompany
Contact Name
Anders Falstie-Jensen
Contact Phone
+64 21 101 8857
Contact Email
anders@therebelalliance.co.nz
Technical Specifications
Program information
Presentation date
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Presentation type
Pitch