Circa Theatre’s Election Meltdown satirises New Zealand’s current political chaos
A political satire at Wellington's Circa Theatre lampoons the current government and opposition with daily script updates to keep pace with real political events.
Public Service Announcements' triennial election satire Election Meltdown is playing at Circa Theatre in Wellington, featuring a six-person cast portraying caricatures of current politicians. The production stays topical by updating its script daily to reflect ongoing parliamentary developments. The show runs until 5 September and offers satirical commentary on all major political parties and their leaders.
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Review: Election Meltdown is the joy we need in the end times
Circa Theatre’s latest production is the best warm-up to the worst time of the year. Is there anything more Wellington-coded than a sold-out political satire at a waterfront theatre? Six election cycles in, and it seems the hype around Public…