Child murder and the death of innocence are both themes explored in the new play Golden Boys by Paul Rothwell, performed in BATS Theatre at 6.30 pm from 22nd February 26th February 2004.

Child murder and the death of innocence are both themes explored in the new play Golden Boys by Paul Rothwell, performed in BATS Theatre at 6.30 pm from 22nd February 26th February 2004.

Unfortunately for schoolboy Keith Craig, he is abducted and killed on the way home from choir practise. Golden Boys is the stories of two people who live on after his tragic end - but for how long? Kieran is the young star of a television variety show who plays Keith in a crime-scene reconstruction. After he is mistaken for the murder victim in a shopping mall appearance, life and death become mixed up in a waking dream. Crispin, a fearful pre-schooler who watches the reports on the television news has a premonition of his own violent demise, and fate brings him closer and closer to a killer. If he listens to his instincts, maybe he can save himself.

Golden Boys is written by Paul Rothwell, author of last year's shows Paul's Parables (at BATS) and Cut Out. It is directed by Kip Chapman and performed by talented Auckland actors David Van Horn, Robin Hall and Charlie McDermott.

Featuring the cheerful 80's hit song "Walking on Sunshine" and some original compositions and choreography, Golden Boys is light entertainment tinged with some very dark themes.

Sometimes men feel safe, but fate draws us all nearer to Keith. Golden Boys mourns the time when innocence comes to an end.

What: Golden Boys
When: 6.30 pm, Sunday 22 - Thursday 26 February
Where: BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Terrace, Wellington
Bookings: ph (04) 802 4175
Email: book@bats.co.nz
Tickets: $15/ $12/ $10