Ben Crowder and Carl Bland are the duo behind one of New Zealand's most innovative theatre companies, Nightsong. Carl writes and then helps Ben direct, supported by leading designers and actors. This is the duo who introduced a life sized giraffe into Bruce Mason's study in their last play Te Po. Ben and Carl have been working together for At least 14 years, originally with the late Peta Rutter. Their fifth work Mr Red Light premieres in Auckland on the of 30th August before touring nationally.