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05/04/2011

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Robin Williams returns to Broadway playing the part of a dead tiger at Baghdad Zoo. We speak to the director of Armadillo - a documentary about Danish troops in Afghanistan and we hear a seven year old boy's symphonic response to the recent earthquake in New Zealand.

Bob Gaudin's Earthquake symphony will premiere as part of a special community Concert with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra at Aurora Centre for Performing Arts at Burnside School, Christchurch NZ on 7 April, at 1800.

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18 minutes

Last on

Wed 6 Apr 2011 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad

    On Broadway Robin Williams in a dark satirical comedy set in post-invasion Iraq.

    Duration: 05:22

  • Armadillo

    An award-winning documentary trains a spotlight on the young men fighting in Afghanistan.

    Duration: 06:40

  • Earthquake Symphony

    An eight year old musical maestro prepares for the world premiere of his first symphony.

    Duration: 05:26

Broadcasts

  • Tue 5 Apr 2011 21:32GMT
  • Wed 6 Apr 2011 02:32GMT
  • Wed 6 Apr 2011 08:32GMT
  • Wed 6 Apr 2011 12:32GMT