Escapegoat
Nikkie Karki (CRE8)
Whakatū/Nelson
Escapegoat gives a glimpse into addict experiences of how raw, unfiltered and shameful addiction can be and where the long road to recovery is fragile and easy to distract oneself from. Inside rehab, a community of addicts - each with a story - from a tapestry of trauma, resilience and hope.
Powerlessness, denial, guilt and regret are some of the themes that will be explored in the work.
The development performance includes a feedback session from the audience facilitated by dramaturg and director Donna Chapman. Feedback will focus on a Q&A - what worked? What didn’t work? What would you want us to expand on?
Actor, producer, writer, and improviser Nikkie Karki has a BA Single Honours in Theatre Performing Arts from the UK, where she toured with various theatre companies. In NZ she was a co-founder of The Deep End, who performed monthly at The Theatre Royal for five years, as well as taking shows to NZIF in Wellington. Nikkie now has over 30 years’ experience of acting/teaching theatre. She co-ordinates youth events including the Regional Theatresports competition for the colleges and intermediate schools in the Tasman area as well as youth events for Nelson City Council. She is currently running improvisation classes in Nelson.
Donna Chapman has been a professional theatre practitioner for over five decades. She holds a Master in Theatre Arts Direction and has experience in a variety of production roles. Donna has a passion for making work that is accessible and relevant to the community’s needs. Devising original work and collaboration has been at the forefront of her work for the past 30 years.
Nelson Fringe Nominations
2025 - Best Cabaret for FunnYouth (CRE8)
2025 - 2 nominations for Cheese Wraps and Blueberries
2024 - 3 nominations for Forget Me Not
2024 - Best Ensemble for 3 Charms
2023 - 5 nominations for Not JUST a Mother
Thank you to Refinery Artspace and Nelson Creative communities.
Keywords: theatre, storytelling, new work
Event Details
When: 7 March at 4:00pm; 14 March at 6:00pm
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins
Price: $18
Venue: The Refinery ArtSpace
18yrs+ language (swearing), discussion of sexual assault, reference to suicide
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