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Maddigan's Quest - First Episode

Television (Full Length Episode) – 2005

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Conceived by beloved author Margaret Mahy, this children's post-apocalyptic fantasy series follows a circus troupe on their quest to save the city of Solis. A young Rose McIver (future star of American show iZombie) leads the cast, acting with a caravan of Kiwi veterans. Māori elements are part of this ‘solarpunk’ rendering of the future. In the jam-packed debut episode, the troupe learns of their mission to save their home from ruin, Garland (McIver) contends with a family tragedy and a mysterious pair of boys appear, struggling to care for a baby. This backgrounder details the show's making and success.

When the great chaos changed the face of the world, out of the ashes came Solis, the Shining City; our home. Every year we leave Solis to earn some bread, to spread some joy, to entertain.
– Garland (Rose McIver) introduces the show

Key Cast & Crew

Danielle Cormack

As: Maddie

Simon Bennett

Producer

Michael Hurst

As: Maska

Margaret Mahy

Creator, Writer

Rose McIver

As: Garland

Charlie Haskell

Director

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Produced by

South Pacific Pictures

Source

South Pacific Pictures

Acknowledgements

A South Pacific Pictures production with Burberry Productions for CBBC, Nine Network and TV3

Made with funding from NZ On Air

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