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COME TOGETHER – NEIL YOUNG’S HARVEST | CHCH
2023-05-11 20:00 - 22:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester St, Christchurch Central,, Christchurch, New Zealand
A supergroup of New Zealand artists recreate one of the biggest albums of all time, Neil Young’s Harvest, during three rock concerts, over three amazing months and three amazing cities.
Featuring Jon Toogood, Sam Scott, James Milne (Lawrence Arabia), Adam Hattaway, Dianne Swann, Jol Mulholland, Bret Adams, Matthias Jordan + More. The band will recreate Harvest track by track plus some classics and deep cuts.
To date the Come Together Album Concert Series has attracted over 30,000 concertgoers and consistently outstanding reviews.
51 years ago, Neil Young released his iconic fourth studio album, Harvest. Featuring special guests David Crosby, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, the London Symphony Orchestra, and more, the chart-topping album has since earned a coveted spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame. This platinum blockbuster contains the hit Heart Of Gold, Old Man, Needle & the Damage Done, A Man Needs a Maid & more.

Come Together - Neil Young's Harvest | AKL
2023-05-12 20:00 - 22:30 | The Civic, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Streets, Aucland, New Zealand

Come Together - Neil Young's Harvest | Well
2023-05-19 20:00 - 22:30 | St James Theatre Wellington

Kinky Boots Auckland
2023-05-25 19:30 - 2023-06-17 19:30 | The Civic, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Streets, Aucland, New Zealand
KINKY BOOTS has inspired audiences across the globe, reminding everyone we can change the world when we change our minds. This uplifting sensation features a Tony® and Grammy®-winning score by
Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein
and direction and choreography by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell.
Filled with glitter, glam and a whole lot of “sole”, KINKY BOOTS invites you to FEEL THE JOY all over again!

Wicked The Musical
2023-08-17 19:30 - 2023-09-03 18:00 | St James Theatre Wellington
Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls met in the land of Oz. One was born with emerald-green skin – smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent and the other, a bubbly blonde who was exceptionally popular … Wicked looks at what happened in the land of Oz – but from a different angle. “Thrillifying” over 60 million people worldwide since it opened and having collected more than 100 international awards, Wicked will turn 20 in 2023 and Wellington can join the party. For the very first time, Wicked is landing in the Capital.

Ladies Night - comedy tour
2023-09-25 19:30 - 2023-10-22 21:30 | Tour, New Zealand
New Zealand’s sexiest and most successful comedy of all time is about to get its gear off again, in a nationwide tour this September and October!
This hilarious new production of Ladies Night promises to be this year’s funniest night out as these real Kiwi blokes dare each other to put on a male strip show, after falling down on their luck and needing some extra cash.
A spur of the moment idea rapidly becomes a reality as the venue is booked and the seats sold. With the terrifying prospect of actually having to strip in front of the public only moments away, Craig, Barry, Norm, Wes and Gavin set about transforming themselves from beer belly to Six Pack.
Follow them on their journey as they get to grips with the finer points of seduction, stripping and the perfect wax job. Think Magic Mike with a double shot of Kiwi humour.
Ladies Night will feature New Zealand’s hottest actor, Mike Edward (Shortland Street, Power Rangers, The Brokenwood Mysteries, Spartacus) as head stripper Barry and Mark Wright (Shortland Street, Power Rangers) as Bernie the sleazy nightclub owner.
Written in 1987 by Anthony McCarten and Stephen Sinclair, Ladies Night was a global theatrical hit. The precursor to stage hits like Magic Mike starring hunky Channing Tatum, Ladies Night has been translated into 16 languages and remains New Zealand’s most commercially successful play of all time.
After eight sell-out tours of Britain, it went on to win The Molière Prize, France’s premiere theatre award for comedy, in 2001.

When The Cats Away - A Tribute to Margaret Urlich
2023-10-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
Link to original recording of Melting Pot here
Link to original recording of Asian Paradise here
One of New Zealand’s most cherished bands ever, When The Cat’s Away, will reunite for the first time in 33 years in a special, one-night-only event, to farewell their friend and fellow bandmate, Margaret Urlich, who sadly lost her life last year.
A TRIBUTE TO MARGARET URLICH will feature the four original members of the Hall of Fame group Debbie Harwood, Annie Crummer, Dianne Swann and Kim Willoughby, performing their biggest hits including Melting Pot and Asian Paradise.
The multi-media event will honour the extraordinary life of the singer described as a “true and rare talent, who lit up any room”, a four-time winner of New Zealand Female Vocalist of the Year, winner of Best Selling New Zealand Artist of the Year, an Aria-award winner, a mother and a friend.
The event will also feature original members of the When the Cat’s Away backing band, Brett Adams and Gary Verberne on guitars and Holidaymakers’ maestro Barbara Griffin on keys, as well as The Band of Gold who have been Debbie and Margaret’s NZ band for the past 14 years. To honour Margaret’s solo career, there will be some very special guests joining When the Cat’s Away for performances of her songs Escaping, Only My Heart Calling, Room That Echoes, Boy in the Moon and more.
Founding member Debbie Harwood says the band, whose The Melting Pot Tour was the biggest tour in NZ music history, playing to over 85,000 people one summer, wanted to do something special to honour Margaret.

Tami Neilson's Rock 'n' Roll Revue
2023-10-06 19:30 - 22:00 | St James Theatre Wellington
Iconic music star Tami Neilson today announces she’s joining forces with one of New Zealand’s most celebrated artists of all time, Dinah Lee, for a four-city tour this October.
Tami Neilson’s Rock’n’Roll Revue featuring the NZ Music Hall of Famer together with the Hot Rockin Band of Rhythm and a star-studded girl group The Up Doos, will perform as part of the Taranaki Reimagine Arts Festival before moving to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland.
The tour represents a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to see the original and the latest Mod Girls together on one stage in New Plymouth, the St James Theatre in Wellington, the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch and The Civic in Auckland from 5-13 October.
From her tour bus somewhere in the US, Tami can barely contain her excitement of linking up with the legendary artist who bought the world hits including Do The Blue Beat, Don’t You Know Yockomo and Reet Petite.
“I’ve been dreaming of singing with with Dinah FOREVER, I’m such a fan,” says Tami.
For multi-award winning artist Tami, the October tour brings her home to New Zealand after months on the road in the States, performing at illustrious outdoor festivals and legendary venues including Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium with Crowded House.
This follows the extraordinary 2022 release of Kingmaker which included the single Beyond the Stars, a duet with country music legend Willie Nelson.
The album went on to debut at #1 on the New Zealand charts in July, which was followed by a sold-out concert with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at the Aotea Centre, and a national tour with Chamber Music New Zealand, during which she performed Beyond The Stars with Bret McKenzie in Wellington.
Her songs have also been used in the TV series Wanted, Nashville, and The Sounds and she, herself, has appeared on The Brokenwood Mysteries performing Ten Tonne Truck on the episode Good as Gold.
Dinah Lee became a household name in the 60s with her hit songs Do The Blue Beat, Don’t You Know Yockomo and Reet Petite, achieving No.1 status in New Zealand and Australia and earning her the title of Entertainer of The Year.

Tami Neilson's Rock 'n' Roll Revue
2023-10-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester St, Christchurch Central,, Christchurch, New Zealand

The Music Man - In Concert
2023-10-12 19:30 - 2023-10-15 19:30 | Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Mayoral Drive, Auckland City, Auckland central
One of the most beloved musicals ever written, The Music Man, is marching in to Auckland this October as a concert spectacular.
Following on from last year’s hugely successful semi-staged season of Chess, The Music Manwill be performed live by our finest singers and musicians, sharing the stage with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band to create a wall of sound.
Featuring 24 big band songs, including the hit Seventy-six Trombones, this is an experience not to be missed at Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, from 12 – 15 October. Pre-sales begin today and all remaining seats will be available to the public this Wednesday.
Produced by the Amici Trust and G&T Productions – a collab responsible for recent musical hits including Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys and Kinky Boots – this four-day music extravaganza is a premiere event delivered in association with Auckland Live.
The Music Man was an instant smash hit when it premiered on Broadway in in 1957, running for 1,375 performances and winning the Tony Award for Best Musical. The cast album won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album and ranked on the Billboard charts for 245 weeks.
Its 2022 Broadway revival starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster achieved extraordinary success, playing 374 regular and 46 preview performances by the time it took its final bow.
As the best-known work by Meredith Willson, The Music Man follows the tale of brazen swindler Professor Harold Hill who arrives in River City, Iowa, promising uniforms, instruments and lessons for a new town band.
The locals are thrilled but in reality, Hill plans to leave River City as soon as he closes the sale. But those plans change when Hill meets Marian Paroo, or “Marian the Librarian,” and finds himself falling for her. Soon Hill must follow through on his big promises or else lose out on his chance at love.

Tami's Rock 'n' Roll Revue
2023-10-13 19:30 - 21:30 | The Civic, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Streets, Aucland, New Zealand

Pop-up Globe - Twelfth Night
2023-10-17 19:00 - 2023-10-22 20:30 | Q Theatre, 305 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
The Pop-up Globe Shakespeare Company is delighted to return with its new production of Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare’s best known and most loved comedies.
This isn’t dusty old Shakespeare – this is alive, like a party.
Rowdy, rambunctious, and joyful, welcome to Twelfth Night, Pop-up Globe style.
And this time, it’s luxe! Enjoy all you know and love from Pop-up Globe – one stage surrounded by audience members on three sides; a beautiful Jacobean set and costumes; music, fights and dance; beauty, bawdiness and smut; the lights on so everyone shares the same space, the same light; a cast some of whom you know and love, and some we can’t wait to introduce you to; and some of the most wonderful comedy ever written – this time with the luxury of a roof, comfy seats and air con!
Please note: This is Shakespeare like it’s 1614. Adult themes. Fights. Occasional smut.

The Music Is Bond
2023-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand
The Music is Bond will take audiences on a thrilling journey through the legendary soundtracks that have become synonymous with Bond. From the enchanting melodies of Goldfinger to the adrenaline-filled rhythm of Live and Let Die, this symphonic spectacle will pay homage to the incredible composers and artists who have contributed to the Bond legacy over the years – Shirley Bassey, Adele, Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Sheena Easton, and Duran Duran.l

Atomic! - Hailing the Pioneering Women of Rock - Chch
2023-11-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester St, Christchurch Central,, Christchurch, New Zealand
New Zealand’s finest artists Boh Runga, Julia Deans, Dianne Swann, Gussie Larkin and Jazmine Mary today announce a three-concert tour to celebrate pioneering women of rock including Blondie, Eurythmics, Pretenders, Patti Smith, Jefferson Airplane, Joan Jett & more.
ATOMIC!, produced by the same company behind the legendary Come Together series, harnesses the energy of an all-femme line-up of musicians to perform a heaving catalogue of hits fronted by women who kicked down doors and rewrote rock’s rules of engagement.
Expect a monster hit list including Heart of Glass, Here Comes the Rain Again, Brass In Pocket, Because the Night, White Rabbit, I Love Rock ‘N Roll and many more in this amazing night of rock in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington this November.
Punk poet Patti Smith. Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick. Denim rocker Joan Jett. Relentless pop hitmakers Debbie Harry of Blondie and Annie Lennox of Eurythmics. These and other icons arrived on their own terms, with rebellion hardwired to their bones to ramraid the boys’ club of the 60s, ‘70s and ‘80s and take no prisoners. As the Pretenders’ Chrissie said, “I didn’t have any role models that were women. My role models were musicians.”
Don’t miss these modern legends of the escalating femme insurrection paying it back to some of the greatest performers of our times: a hitlist rooted in the glories of the past recalled and refreshed for future generations. As Debbie Harry said way back in the day, “the only place left for rock to go is toward more girl stars. There’s nothing left for men to do.”

Mission Concert: Robbie Williams
2023-11-11 11:00 - 2023-11-12 22:30 | Mission Estate Winery, Napier, 198 Church Road Napier, New Zealand
Robbie Williams is without doubt one of the finest male pop stars of his generation, having sold over 85 million albums, 13 UK number one albums (the most for any solo artist, equalled only by Elvis Presley) and 14 number one singles as a solo artist.
With an unparalleled catalogue of pop hits including Angels, Rock DJ, Kids (with Kylie Minogue), Feel, Better Man, Love My Life, Supreme and countless more career-defining smash singles, the Let Me Entertain You superstar does exactly that!
With his new album XXV released earlier this month, Robbie celebrates twenty-five years as a solo artist. A journey through his career-defining catalogue, featuring multiple No.1 hit singles and fan favourites, the songs of XXV offer a fresh and illuminating perspective, having been newly orchestrated by Jules Buckley, Guy Chambers and Steve Sidwell, and re-recorded with the acclaimed Metropole Orkest in The Netherlands.
Last on tour in Australia and New Zealand in 2018 on The Heavy Entertainment Show World Tourand more recently, performing two exclusive nights in Melbourne for his Better Man biopic, Robbie is raring to deliver his live show to some of his favourite cities down under in 2023.
“He is Robbie f***ing Williams; he’s a national treasure.” – DIY Mag
“So rarely, these days, do you see someone Smash It to such a high and palpable degree. So rarely does it feel as though the stars – man, mood and moment – align to create such pure, concentrated entertainment.” – VICE
“There was so much joy and frivolity in this concert that it’s hard to know where to begin…” – Sydney Morning Herald

Atomic! - Hailing the Pioneering Women of Rock AKL
2023-11-11 20:00 - 22:00 | The Civic, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Streets, Aucland, New Zealand

Atomic! - Hailing the Pioneering Women of Rock - Wellington
2023-11-18 20:00 - 22:00 | St James Theatre Wellington
New Zealand’s finest artists Boh Runga, Julia Deans, Dianne Swann, Gussie Larkin and Jazmine Mary today announce a three-concert tour to celebrate pioneering women of rock including Blondie, Eurythmics, Pretenders, Patti Smith, Jefferson Airplane, Joan Jett & more.
*Boh joins the line-up as Gin Wigmore is no longer able to travel to New Zealand.
ATOMIC!, produced by the same company behind the legendary Come Together series, harnesses the energy of an all-femme line-up of musicians to perform a heaving catalogue of hits fronted by women who kicked down doors and rewrote rock’s rules of engagement.
Expect a monster hit list including Heart of Glass, Here Comes the Rain Again, Brass In Pocket, Because the Night, White Rabbit, I Love Rock ‘N Roll and many more in this amazing night of rock in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington this November.
Punk poet Patti Smith. Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick. Denim rocker Joan Jett. Relentless pop hitmakers Debbie Harry of Blondie and Annie Lennox of Eurythmics. These and other icons arrived on their own terms, with rebellion hardwired to their bones to ramraid the boys’ club of the 60s, ‘70s and ‘80s and take no prisoners. As the Pretenders’ Chrissie said, “I didn’t have any role models that were women. My role models were musicians.”
Don’t miss these modern legends of the escalating femme insurrection paying it back to some of the greatest performers of our times: a hitlist rooted in the glories of the past recalled and refreshed for future generations. As Debbie Harry said way back in the day, “the only place left for rock to go is toward more girl stars. There’s nothing left for men to do.”

The Best of Come Together – Big End of Year Bash 2023! Wellington
2023-12-07 20:00 - 22:00 | St James Theatre Wellington
Elton John, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones recreated by our favourite artists …
Jon Toogood, Julia Deans, Sam Scott, James Milne (Lawrence Arabia), Dianne Swann, Brett Adams, Matthias Jordan, Jol Mulholland, Alistair Deverick, Mike Hall & special guests!
Having been seen by more than 40,000 Kiwis, the iconic Come Together supergroup featuring our favourite artists including Jon Toogood, Julia Deans, Sam Scott and Dianne Swann, will perform songs from some of the biggest albums in history.
We’ve meticulously selected the cream of the crop from artists Elton John, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.
This is your invitation to a super rock soirée!
Secure your spot at the The Best of Come Together – Big End of Year Bash and let’s make this a night to remember!
Reviews from previous Come Together Concerts
“One thing we did know early on, this is a show that rocks. And how could it not? Some of the best classic rock songs were being played by New Zealand’s best rockers. This was no trot down memory lanes, these folks didn’t ‘cover’ the songs performed tonight, they inhabited them.”
‘To witness last night’s concert was to see a group of musicians at the very height of their combined musical excellence, putting on an unforgettable show that paid fitting tribute to an artist who helped invent and shape modern rock, folk, and country – it was a concert that many in attendance will never forget, and one that will reignite their passion for an unforgettable musical icon.”
“To hit that high point with 12 songs yet to be played is a feat within itself, but to elicit that same level of awe and appreciation from an entire theatre of die-hard fans for the remainder of the set was simply breathtaking – it was a collective performance that demanded adjectives yet-to-be invented within the English language. “

The Best of Come Together – Big End of Year Bash 2023! Auckland
2023-12-09 20:00 - 22:00 | The Civic, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Streets, Aucland, New Zealand

The Best of Come Together – Big End of Year Bash 2023! Chch
2023-12-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester St, Christchurch Central,, Christchurch, New Zealand

Pop-up Globe - Twelfth Night
2024-02-10 19:00 - 2024-02-24 17:00 | SkyCity Theatre, Hobson Street, AUCKLAND CITY, 1142, New Zealand
The Pop-up Globe Shakespeare Company is delighted to return with its hit new production of Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare’s best-known and most- loved comedies.
This isn’t dusty old Shakespeare – this is alive, like a party.
Rowdy, rambunctious & joyful, welcome to Twelfth Night, Pop-up Globe style. We’ve missed you!

Pop-up Globe - Romeo & Juliet
2024-02-11 18:30 - 2024-02-25 17:00 | SkyCity Theatre, Hobson Street, AUCKLAND CITY, 1142, New Zealand
Romeo & Juliet is an all-new production by the Pop-up Globe Shakespeare Company. It will be bawdy, bloodthirsty and beautiful.
This isn’t dusty old Shakespeare – this is alive, like a party. And this time, it’s luxe! Enjoy all you know and love from Pop-up Globe – one stage with audience members on three sides; one cast of 15 performers presenting 2 productions of Shakespeare’s masterworks; a beautiful Jacobean set and costumes; music, fights and dance; beauty, bawdiness and smut; the lights on so everyone shares the same space, the same light; a cast some of whom you know and love, and some we can’t wait to introduce you to; and some of the most wonderful words ever written – this time with the luxury of a roof, comfy seats and air con!

Murder on the Orient Express
2024-03-02 19:30 - 2024-04-12 22:00 | The Court Theatre, 129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand
Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue, and suspense of Dame Agatha’s celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humour to quicken the pace.
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case they decide to strike again.

Every Brilliant Thing - The Court Theatre
2024-04-06 19:00 - 2024-05-04 21:00 | The Court Theatre, 129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand
Step into a world where screens and algorithms fade into the background and experience the power of genuine connection in real time and space. Together, let’s craft something unforgettable.
Over 80 minutes, Every Brilliant Thing brings together a group of strangers in a way that only live theatre can—reflecting what it is to be human in a shared and immediate experience. A seven-year old’s mother attempts to take her life, but what does a seven-year-old do to make sense of it and to help the most important person in their life to see all the reasons to be happy; to see every brilliant thing?
Playfully pieced together with direct involvement from the audience, our narrator takes us back to how the list of every brilliant thing started. Every Brilliant Thing is funny, sad, uplifting, and honest; it is a truly unique theatrical experience.
If you had to make a list, where would you start?
#1 Ice cream
#2 Water fights
#5 Things with stripes
#25 Wearing a cape
#314 The way Ray Charles sings the word ‘you’
#319 Laughing so hard you shoot milk out of your nose
#823 Skinny Dipping
#9998 Watching someone watch your favourite film

The Music Is Bond - Christchurch
2024-04-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Christchurch Town Hall, New Zealand
Prepare to be shaken and stirred as The Music is Bond makes its way to Christchurch for an unforgettable musical experience this April at the Town Hall.
The Music is Bond will take audiences on a thrilling journey through the legendary soundtracks that have become synonymous with Bond. From the enchanting melodies of Goldfinger to the adrenaline-filled rhythm of Live and Let Die, this symphonic spectacle will pay homage to the incredible composers and artists who have contributed to the Bond legacy over the years – Shirley Bassey, Adele, Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Sheena Easton, and Duran Duran.
This extraordinary concert on 12 April event will showcase the iconic and timeless music of the James Bond films, brought to life by the exceptional talents of Orchestra Wellington, along with soloists Lavina Williams, Caitlin Smith and Naomi Ferguson.
Presented and conducted by Tim Beveridge, The Music is Bond promises to be a stunning celebration of the world’s most beloved secret agent.
Tickets on sale now via Ticketek. Click here for details

When the Cat's Away - CHCH
2024-04-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Christchurch Town Hall, New Zealand
Following the massive success of last year’s concert by New Zealand’s most cherished supergroup When The Cat’s Away, the gals will embark on a four-venue tour this April and May.
With mega hits including Melting Pot and Asian Paradise, the four original members of this Hall of Fame group Debbie Harwood, Annie Crummer, Dianne Swann and Kim Willoughby will perform in Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin and return to Aucklandby popular demand over four weekends, beginning on 14 April.
The concerts will see them reunited with their old friends Herbs whose hits like French Letter and Nuclear Waste provided the soundtrack to the anti-nuclear movement in the 80s expressed through the joy and unifying medium of beautiful music. Annie Crummer’s hit See What Love Can Do featured Herbs on vocals and permanently linked the bands who had become champions of the people in the eighties.
Fast-forward almost 40 years and these two bands maintain legions of fans and are classed as national treasures. Tickets to this historic tour – the first in three decades by the originals – go on sale today via Ticketek and Ticketmaster. Going by the speed in which the October concert sold, fans are urged to move quickly to avoid delay.
The event will also feature original members of the When the Cat’s Away backing band, Brett Adams and Gary Verberne on guitars, Mike Russell on trumpet and Holidaymakers’ maestro Barbara Griffin on keys, as well as The Band of Gold.

The Lost Sock - The Court Theatre
2024-04-16 11:00 - 2024-04-27 19:00 | The Court Theatre, 129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand
If you were a sock, what would you do if you woke up and your best friend had disappeared?
Join Jo the sock on their quest to find their other half. Will they have the courage to face dirty undies, broken boots, and the ever-feared WASHING MACHINE?
It’ll all come out in the wash!
The Lost Sock is a musical adventure full of puppets and songs.
Recommended for people aged 5 – 9 years old.

When the Cat's Away - Wellington
2024-04-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Auckland
2024-04-23 19:30 - 2024-05-05 22:00 | The Civic, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Streets, Aucland, New Zealand
Are you ready to take the trip of a lifetime?
The smash-hit UK stage adaptation of one of this century’s most treasured movies, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, is headed to New Zealand in 2024.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller that became a blockbuster movie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places.
“A truly heart-warming experience, reinforcing the power of watching live theatre.”
Described as “comedy gold”, the story revolves around a motley crew of elderly Brits who have grown disillusioned with their own country and decide they want a change. Half of them have been widowed and are lost in the wilderness of their twilight years, trying to find a new meaning to their lives.
They don’t want to inconvenience their families and feel invisible in the country of their birth, which has become a place they no longer recognise.
So they are outsourced to a new “residential hotel” in India – which is far cheaper for the state and less hassle for their families. What they don’t realise is that the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel will change their lives forever.
Direct from the UK, Colin Richmond’s striking set simultaneously presents inside and outside spaces at the run-down colonial home turned hotel. Inside, passageways and staircases surround a central reception area.
Outside, lush green plants and delicate fairy lights create an oasis of old-world Indian charm in a courtyard garden. The attention to detail is impressive and immersive, right down to the hum of traffic and echoing call to prayer audible in the distance.
Join us on this incredible journey.

When the Cat's Away - Auckland
2024-04-28 20:00 - 22:30 | The Powerstation, 33 Mount Eden Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland, New Zealand
