In Other Words

In Other Words is an award‑winning two‑hander starring acclaimed real‑life couple Jennifer Ward‑Lealand and Michael Hurst, presented at the Royal Whanganui Opera House. Telling the story of Arthur and Jane as they face the gradual onset of Alzheimer’s, the play is an intimate, humorous and deeply moving exploration of love, memory, and the transformative power of music.

Starring the acclaimed real-life couple Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst, this is a rare opportunity to see two of New Zealand’s finest actors share the stage in an award-winning two-hander.

Connected by the timeless music of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving story explores the effects of dementia and the transformative power of music to help us remember the past, reconnect with the present and hope for the future.

Written by award-winning UK playwright Matthew Seager, In Other Words has won four Moliere awards for its writing and its sensitive and respectful portrayal of Alzheimer’s.

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Cast: Jennifer Ward-Lealand & Michael Hurst
Directed by: Michael Hurst, Jennifer Ward-Lealand & Callum Brodie
Written by: Matthew Seager
Produced by: Callum Brodie
Company: Figment Productions
Images: Solsbury Hill Studio & Jennifer Ward-Lealand