Maddigan's Quest
- 30 Mins
- Family
- TV Series
A post-apocalyptic fantasy series for children following a circus troupe on their quest to save the world's only remaining city.
13 x half hours available.
A vivid tale of magic, adventure and time-travel, from internationally-renowned children's author Margaret Mahy. At the centre is 14-year-old Garland, reader, archer and tightrope walker. The Fantasia has made this trek many times, but this time they have a secret mission - to bring back the solar converter which powers their home city, Solis. But as the Fantasia is attacked, two mysterious boys, Eden and Timon, appear with their baby sister Jewel. Garland learns they are from the future, journeying back in time to help the Fantasia. They bring magical powers and a Talisman that must be protected at all costs. But they also bring danger.
Based on the childrens novel Maddigan’s Fantasia by Margaret Mahy
Writers
Rachel Lang, Gavin Strawhan, Michael Bennett, James Griffin & Margaret Mahy
Directors
Charlie Haskell, Peter Burger, Geoff Cawthorn, Vanessa Alexander
Producer
Simon Bennett
Executive Producers
John Barnett, Ewan Burnett, Elaine Sperber
Finalist Medal: 2006 New York Festival Television Programming & Promotion Competition
Silver World Medal: New York Festival 2007, Television & Promotion Competition (Youth Programmes)
Winner: Best Dramatic presentation, 2007 Julius Vogel Awards
