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SUMMARY:Nick Offerman – All Rise - CHCH
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning US actor\, writer and comedian Nick Offerman returns to New Zealand for the first time since 2016\, with his brand-new live show\, All Rise. \nAll Rise is an evening of deliberative talking and light dance that will compel you to chuckle whilst enjoining you to brandish a better side of humanity than the one to which we have grown accustomed. Genuflection optional: in my church\, you kneel as you please! \n“My aim in this undertaking is to encourage my fellow Homo Sapiens to aim higher in life than the channels of consumerism would have us imagine\,” said Offerman. \n“It’s a proper revival suggesting the existence of a higher power in the land than commerce\, one that will cause you to pop\, lock and rejoice! Come on down and hear the good news that will make you go jingle-jangle in your juice box.” \nOfferman is an accomplished entertainer known for Parks and Recreation (2009)\, The Founder (2016) and Fargo (2014). His role as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation\, earned him a Television Critics Association Award in the US for Individual Achievement in Comedy. \nHe is also a two-time nominee for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. His first major television role since the end of Parks and Recreation was Karl Weathers in the acclaimed series Fargo\, for which he also received a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries. \nAs a writer\, Offerman has published four books (All New York Times Bestsellers): The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (with his legendary bride Megan Mullally) (2018)\, Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s Fundamentals for Delicious Living (2013)\, Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America’s Gutsiest Troublemakers (2015)\, and Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop (2016). \nWhile having earned massive recognition for his work on-screen\, Offerman also thrives on stage in front of a live audience. His solo show Full Bush was critically acclaimed when he brought it to New Zealand three years ago. \nDon’t miss Nick Offerman’s New Zealand return in All Rise in 2019.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/nick-offerman-all-rise-chch/
LOCATION:Isaac Theatre Royal\, 145 Gloucester St\, Christchurch Central\,\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Globe tour -- Dunedin
DESCRIPTION:Dunedin | Regent Theatre | 25-29 June \nIt’s sold over half-a-million tickets\, performed over 1000 shows\, and wowed audiences across Australasia with its performances. Now\, for the first time ever\, the magic of Shakespeare performed in a style for which the Pop-up Globe Theatre Company has become famous is coming to a theatre near you! \nThe multi-award-winning Auckland-based company tis taking its extraordinary critically-acclaimed productions of the most famous play ever written Hamlet\, and wild comedy Measure for Measure\, to seven New Zealand cities this year. \nThrough the genius of its trademark set design\, audiences in Dunedin\, Nelson\, Christchurch\, Wellington\, Napier\, Hamilton and New Plymouth will be transported to the 17th century\, treated to a playful and fun style of theatre they’re unlikely to have experienced before. \nDon’t just take our word for it. Come see for yourself what over 500\,000 people are raving about. \nDunedin | Starts 25 June | Regent Theatre | TicketDirect \nNelson | Starts 3 July | Theatre Royal | TicketDirect \nChristchurch | Starts 12 July | Isaac Theatre Royal | Ticketek \nWellington | Starts 31 July | The Opera House | Ticketmaster \nNapier | Starts 20 August | Municipal Theatre | Ticketek \nHamilton | Starts 27 August | Clarence St Theatre | Ticketek \nNew Plymouth | Starts 4 September | TSB Showplace | Ticketek
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/pop-up-globe-tour-dunedin/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre\, Dunedin\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190622T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190622T220000
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SUMMARY:Nick Offerman – All Rise - AUCKLAND
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning US actor\, writer and comedian Nick Offerman returns to New Zealand for the first time since 2016\, with his brand-new live show\, All Rise. \nAll Rise is an evening of deliberative talking and light dance that will compel you to chuckle whilst enjoining you to brandish a better side of humanity than the one to which we have grown accustomed. Genuflection optional: in my church\, you kneel as you please! \n“My aim in this undertaking is to encourage my fellow Homo Sapiens to aim higher in life than the channels of consumerism would have us imagine\,” said Offerman. \n“It’s a proper revival suggesting the existence of a higher power in the land than commerce\, one that will cause you to pop\, lock and rejoice! Come on down and hear the good news that will make you go jingle-jangle in your juice box.” \nOfferman is an accomplished entertainer known for Parks and Recreation (2009)\, The Founder (2016) and Fargo (2014). His role as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation\, earned him a Television Critics Association Award in the US for Individual Achievement in Comedy. \nHe is also a two-time nominee for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. His first major television role since the end of Parks and Recreation was Karl Weathers in the acclaimed series Fargo\, for which he also received a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries. \nAs a writer\, Offerman has published four books (All New York Times Bestsellers): The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (with his legendary bride Megan Mullally) (2018)\, Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s Fundamentals for Delicious Living (2013)\, Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America’s Gutsiest Troublemakers (2015)\, and Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop (2016). \nWhile having earned massive recognition for his work on-screen\, Offerman also thrives on stage in front of a live audience. His solo show Full Bush was critically acclaimed when he brought it to New Zealand three years ago. \nDon’t miss Nick Offerman’s New Zealand return in All Rise in 2019.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/nick-offerman-all-rise-auckland/
LOCATION:Auckland Town Hall\, Queen St\, Auckland CBD\, New Zealand
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190714T203000
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SUMMARY:War Horse the stage spectacular
DESCRIPTION:War Horse\, the unforgettable theatrical event from the National Theatre of Great Britain\, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel will visit New Zealand for the first time in June 2019. \nThe winner of more than 25 international awards\, including the Tony Award® for Best Play on Broadway\, War Horse is directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris. Nick Stafford’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s remarkable story of courage\, loyalty and friendship tells the story of a young boy called Albert and his horse Joey\, set against the backdrop of the First World War. This powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of phenomenal inventiveness\, filled with stirring music and songs\, featuring ground-breaking puppetry work by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company\, which brings breathing\, galloping horses to life on stage. \nWar Horse\, which has now been seen by over seven million people worldwide\, received its world premiere on 9 October 2007 at the National Theatre where it played for two seasons before opening at the New London Theatre in March 2009. Since then\, War Horse has been seen in 97 cities in 11 countries\, including productions on Broadway\, in Toronto and Berlin\, with touring productions in the UK and Ireland\, North America\, the Netherlands\, Belgium and China. \nAt the outbreak of World War One\, Joey\, young Albert’s beloved horse\, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire\, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey\, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. Albert\, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm\, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/war-horse-the-stage-spectacular/
LOCATION:The Civic\, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Streets\, Aucland\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:West Side Story - Wellington
DESCRIPTION:One of the most celebrated musicals of all time\, West Side Story will play a limited season at Wellington’s Opera House in 2019. \nThe Opera Australia\, GWB Entertainment and BB Group production of West Side Story will play a New Zealand exclusive limited season in Wellington from 6 to 16 June ahead of its international tour of Germany and season at Sydney Opera House. \nA modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet; this tragic love story tells the tale of two young people whose happiness is destroyed by the hate of two enemy camps in New York City’s urban jungle. The ‘Jets’\, sons of previous immigrants to America\, battle the new arrivals from Puerto Rico\, the ‘Sharks’\, for domination of the streets. \nWhen the original West Side Story opened on Broadway in 1957\, musical theatre changed forever as the most complex and challenging unity of music\, dance\, book and lyrics was realised in a way which has been rarely matched since. The genius of its four creators\, a remarkable collaboration between Leonard Bernstein\, Arthur Laurents\, Stephen Sondheim and Jerome Robbins\, produced a masterpiece whose artistic quality remains unquestioned to this day. Now former pupil of Jerome Robbins\, Joey McKneely’s vibrant new stage production returns to New Zealand after wild acclaim worldwide. \nSince the first world tour in 2003\, there have been more than 1500 performances of McKneely’s award-winning production of West Side Story. McKneely is a two-time Tony Award nominated choreographer whose Broadway credits include Smokey Joe’s Café\, The Life\, Twelfth Night\, The Wild Party and The Boy From Oz. \nGWB Entertainment’s Torben Brookman said “musicals like West Side Story only come along once in a lifetime. This piece transformed musical theatre around the world and is as relevant today as it was when first staged. It is a privilege to bring this internationally acclaimed production to Wellington audiences in 2019.” \nThe cast of 33 features a dynamic mix of established performers alongside some of Australia and New Zealand’s most exciting emerging talent in this celebrated production. The production will feature Todd Jacobsson as Tony\, Sophie Salvesani as Maria\, Chloe Zuel as Anita\, Noah Mullins as Riff\, and Lyndon Watts as Bernardo. Joining them is Ritchie Singer as Doc\, Paul Dawber as Lt. Schrank\, Dean Vince as Officer Krupke and Paul Hanlon as Glad Hand. \nAs “The Jets” the ensemble will include Joshua Taylor\, Nicholas Collins\, Christian Ambesi\, Nathan Pavey\, Blake Tuke\, Sebastien Golenko\, Molly Bugeja\, Joseph Donovan with Natasha O’Hehir\, Angelica Di Clemente\, Taylah Small and Sarah Dimas. \nCompleting the cast as “The Sharks” will be Anthony Garcia\, Keanu Gonzalez\, Daniel Assetta\, Matt Antonucci\, Jason Yang-Westland\, Brady Kitchingham\, Daniel Wijngaarden with Zoe Ioannou\, Olivia Carniato\, Nikki Croker\, Amba Fewster and Ariana Mazzeo. \n“A thrilling\, hurtling triumph.” – The Observer\, UK \n“No.1 Greatest musical of all time.” – The Times\, UK
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/west-side-story-wellington/
LOCATION:Wellington Opera House\, 13/111 Manners St\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190525T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190525T220000
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SUMMARY:Urzila Carlson: Token African BMC AUCKLAND
DESCRIPTION:Multi award-winning South African-Kiwi Urzila Carlson is set to wreak havoc on New Zealand with her brand-new show\, Token African\, as part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. \nFeaturing all new material and poking fun at her birth country\, Urzila laughs that Africans have become the new must have accessory! \n“Okay\, not really\, but everyone knows one\, works with one or has a sister that’s dating one of us\,” according to Urzila who’s become a household name in New Zealand and over summer\, made her bid for world domination\, debuting on Netflix as part of the streaming service’s breakthrough stand-up comedy event series “Comedians of the World” \n“What makes you African? Is it enough that you’re born there? Do you need to be able to dance? Why does being South African not register as African in most places? You’re thinking about it right now aren’t you? Questioning it. \n“Africa changes people. People who visit to game reserves wear ranger outfits… why is that? We don’t wear scrubs when going to the doctor… Africa puts things in perspective\, this show will help you find that focus\, delivered to you by a Token African.” \nUrzila’s natural cheeky\, straight up style will have you eating out of her hand the moment she takes the stage and you’ll want to be her friend. Since taking the comedy stage in 2008 she has had sold out seasons at the Melbourne\, Sydney\, Perth\, Adelaide and New Zealand Comedy Festivals. \nHer television appearances include Spicks and Specks\, Dirty Laundry\, Have You Been Paying Attention?\, The Great Debate with Barry Humphries\, ABC Comedy Up Late\, 7 Days\, Super City\, Road Madness and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Galas. \n“Carlson is a gifted and accomplished comedian – an absolute must-see.” – Appetite for the Arts\n“Belly laughs and guffaws aplenty.” – The Music\n“Effortlessly likeable.. stream of belly-laughs.” – The Age \nAwards:\nWinner Best Female Comedian – NZ Comedy Guild Awards – 2010\, 2011\, 2012\, 2013\, 2014\, 2016\nWinner New Zealand Comedy Festival 2014 & 2015\nWinner TV3 People’s Choice Award 2013
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/urzila-carlson-token-african-bmc-auckland/
LOCATION:Bruce Mason Centre\, The Promenade\, Takapuna\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190508T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190519T220000
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SUMMARY:The Mousetrap - Wellington
DESCRIPTION:The longest-running show in the world comes to New Zealand in 2019\nWritten by the Grande Dame of murder mysteries\, AGATHA CHRISTIE \n‘A truly entertaining classic’ – The Sunday Times\, UK \nThe West End’s legendary murder mystery drama THE MOUSETRAP is the longest-running show\, of any kind\, in the world.  Written by the best-selling novelist of all time (Death on the Nile\, Miss Marple\, Poirot) and the ‘Queen of Crime’\, Dame Agatha Christie\, THE MOUSETRAP has kept audiences guessing for six decades.\nIn her own inimitable style\, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.\nNewly opened guesthouse\, Monkswell Manor\, is snowed in and amongst the seemingly ordinary gathering of guests\, a killer lurks.…  Having already killed once\, the murderer strikes again.  The tension is razor sharp: everyone is a suspect; everyone a potential victim. One by one the characters reveal their pasts\, and a complex web of deceit and suspicion emerges.  But who will be next\, and who is the killer?\nChristie’s classic ‘whodunit’ opened in London’s West End in November 1952 and has since played over 27\,500 performances. THE MOUSETRAP is the longest running stage production in the world and after almost 66 years\, continues to delight audiences to this day at London’s St. Martin’s Theatre. Originally written by Agatha Christie as a radio play titled Three Blind Mice and broadcast in 1947\, Christie then adapted the radio play for a short story of the same name before again rewriting for the stage as THE MOUSETRAP.\nTHE MOUSETRAP has never been adapted for film. Christie did not expect the play to run for more than a few months and stipulated that no film of THE MOUSETRAP be made until six months after the West End production closed.  As the show is about to enter its 67th year and continues its historic London run a film adaptation looks unlikely.\nDuring the play’s phenomenal run there have been no fewer than 474 actors and actresses appearing in the play – including Richard Attenborough and Sheila Sim in the original cast – as well as 279 understudies\, 116 miles of shirts have been ironed\, over 415 tons of ice cream sold\, and an estimated 10 million people have been riveted by this gripping tale.\nAward-winning director Alan Swerdlow says “THE MOUSETRAP has remained popular for so long because it is so well constructed\, with a terrific twist quite unlike Dame Agatha Christie’s other works.  It was one of the first murder mysteries really to explore the psychology and motivations of the killer.  And it is both thrilling and fun – the audience has a great time working out who the next victim is going to be and who the killer is.  Dame Agatha keeps on surprising us!”\nThe play is set in 1952\, when it was originally staged.  “That is part of its charm\,” says Mr Swerdlow.  “The spirit of Britain in the early 1950s informs so much of the play – the attitudes\, the speech patterns\, the mores.”
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/the-mousetrap-auckland-3/
LOCATION:Wellington Opera House\, 13/111 Manners St\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190505T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190505T213000
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SUMMARY:A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour - CHCH
DESCRIPTION:To mark 50 years since David Bowie’s Space Oddity was unleashed on the world\, The Thin White Duke’s band is bringing its “A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour” to New Zealand. \nThe tour\, headed by Bowie’s musical director and longest serving band member Mike Garson\, will feature world-class musicians who have performed with David over a period of more than 40 years including Gerry Leonard\, Carmine Rojas\, Mark Plati and drummer John Lee. \nThese Bowie alumni band members were friends of David’s\, worked and performed with him on more than two dozen albums spanning from Aladdin Sane to The Next Day and world tours beginning with the Ziggy Stardust tour in 1972 through David’s final Reality tour in 2003. \nA Bowie Celebration also features unforgettable and critically-acclaimed vocalists\, such as legendary rock group Living Colour’s Corey Glover and crowd favourite\, Joe Sumner (he is Sting’s son in all ways) along with some special guests to be announced. With a mix of top hits and deep cuts\, it’s Bowie friends\, playing Bowie music\, in true Bowie style.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/a-bowie-celebration-the-david-bowie-alumni-tour-chch/
LOCATION:Christchurch Town Hall\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190504T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190504T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
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SUMMARY:A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour - AUCKLAND
DESCRIPTION:To mark 50 years since David Bowie’s Space Oddity was unleashed on the world\, The Thin White Duke’s band is bringing its “A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour” to New Zealand. \nThe tour\, headed by Bowie’s musical director and longest serving band member Mike Garson\, will feature world-class musicians who have performed with David over a period of more than 40 years including Gerry Leonard\, Carmine Rojas\, Mark Plati and drummer John Lee. \nThese Bowie alumni band members were friends of David’s\, worked and performed with him on more than two dozen albums spanning from Aladdin Sane to The Next Day and world tours beginning with the Ziggy Stardust tour in 1972 through David’s final Reality tour in 2003. \nA Bowie Celebration also features unforgettable and critically-acclaimed vocalists\, such as legendary rock group Living Colour’s Corey Glover and crowd favourite\, Joe Sumner (he is Sting’s son in all ways) along with some special guests to be announced. With a mix of top hits and deep cuts\, it’s Bowie friends\, playing Bowie music\, in true Bowie style.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/a-bowie-celebration-the-david-bowie-alumni-tour-auckland/
LOCATION:ASB Theatre\, Aotea Centre\, CBD\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190503T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190504T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20190314T210106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T215629Z
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SUMMARY:Urzila Carlson: Token African Q Theatre Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Multi award-winning South African-Kiwi Urzila Carlson is set to wreak havoc on New Zealand with her brand-new show\, Token African\, as part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. \nFeaturing all new material and poking fun at her birth country\, Urzila laughs that Africans have become the new must have accessory! \n“Okay\, not really\, but everyone knows one\, works with one or has a sister that’s dating one of us\,” according to Urzila who’s become a household name in New Zealand and over summer\, made her bid for world domination\, debuting on Netflix as part of the streaming service’s breakthrough stand-up comedy event series “Comedians of the World” \n“What makes you African? Is it enough that you’re born there? Do you need to be able to dance? Why does being South African not register as African in most places? You’re thinking about it right now aren’t you? Questioning it. \n“Africa changes people. People who visit to game reserves wear ranger outfits… why is that? We don’t wear scrubs when going to the doctor… Africa puts things in perspective\, this show will help you find that focus\, delivered to you by a Token African.” \nUrzila’s natural cheeky\, straight up style will have you eating out of her hand the moment she takes the stage and you’ll want to be her friend. Since taking the comedy stage in 2008 she has had sold out seasons at the Melbourne\, Sydney\, Perth\, Adelaide and New Zealand Comedy Festivals. \nHer television appearances include Spicks and Specks\, Dirty Laundry\, Have You Been Paying Attention?\, The Great Debate with Barry Humphries\, ABC Comedy Up Late\, 7 Days\, Super City\, Road Madness and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Galas. \n“Carlson is a gifted and accomplished comedian – an absolute must-see.” – Appetite for the Arts\n“Belly laughs and guffaws aplenty.” – The Music\n“Effortlessly likeable.. stream of belly-laughs.” – The Age \nAwards:\nWinner Best Female Comedian – NZ Comedy Guild Awards – 2010\, 2011\, 2012\, 2013\, 2014\, 2016\nWinner New Zealand Comedy Festival 2014 & 2015\nWinner TV3 People’s Choice Award 2013
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/urzila-carlson-token-african-q-theatre-auckland/
LOCATION:Q Theatre\, 305 Queen Street\, Auckland CBD\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190424T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20181028T193440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181028T193823Z
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SUMMARY:The Mousetrap - Christchurch
DESCRIPTION:The longest-running show in the world comes to New Zealand in 2019\nWritten by the Grande Dame of murder mysteries\, AGATHA CHRISTIE \n‘A truly entertaining classic’ – The Sunday Times\, UK \nThe West End’s legendary murder mystery drama THE MOUSETRAP is the longest-running show\, of any kind\, in the world.  Written by the best-selling novelist of all time (Death on the Nile\, Miss Marple\, Poirot) and the ‘Queen of Crime’\, Dame Agatha Christie\, THE MOUSETRAP has kept audiences guessing for six decades.\nIn her own inimitable style\, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.\nNewly opened guesthouse\, Monkswell Manor\, is snowed in and amongst the seemingly ordinary gathering of guests\, a killer lurks.…  Having already killed once\, the murderer strikes again.  The tension is razor sharp: everyone is a suspect; everyone a potential victim. One by one the characters reveal their pasts\, and a complex web of deceit and suspicion emerges.  But who will be next\, and who is the killer?\nChristie’s classic ‘whodunit’ opened in London’s West End in November 1952 and has since played over 27\,500 performances. THE MOUSETRAP is the longest running stage production in the world and after almost 66 years\, continues to delight audiences to this day at London’s St. Martin’s Theatre. Originally written by Agatha Christie as a radio play titled Three Blind Mice and broadcast in 1947\, Christie then adapted the radio play for a short story of the same name before again rewriting for the stage as THE MOUSETRAP.\nTHE MOUSETRAP has never been adapted for film. Christie did not expect the play to run for more than a few months and stipulated that no film of THE MOUSETRAP be made until six months after the West End production closed.  As the show is about to enter its 67th year and continues its historic London run a film adaptation looks unlikely.\nDuring the play’s phenomenal run there have been no fewer than 474 actors and actresses appearing in the play – including Richard Attenborough and Sheila Sim in the original cast – as well as 279 understudies\, 116 miles of shirts have been ironed\, over 415 tons of ice cream sold\, and an estimated 10 million people have been riveted by this gripping tale.\nAward-winning director Alan Swerdlow says “THE MOUSETRAP has remained popular for so long because it is so well constructed\, with a terrific twist quite unlike Dame Agatha Christie’s other works.  It was one of the first murder mysteries really to explore the psychology and motivations of the killer.  And it is both thrilling and fun – the audience has a great time working out who the next victim is going to be and who the killer is.  Dame Agatha keeps on surprising us!”\nThe play is set in 1952\, when it was originally staged.  “That is part of its charm\,” says Mr Swerdlow.  “The spirit of Britain in the early 1950s informs so much of the play – the attitudes\, the speech patterns\, the mores.”
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/the-mousetrap-auckland-2/
LOCATION:Isaac Theatre Royal\, 145 Gloucester St\, Christchurch Central\,\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190423T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20190314T230920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T230920Z
UID:967-1556046000-1556053200@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Legendary Mavis Staples Live
DESCRIPTION:Legendary singer Mavis Staples — the embodiment of everything that’s good in the world right now — will return to New Zealand in April 2019 in a special one-off concert featuring our own treasure\, Tami Neilson\, in support. \nHaving continuously crossed genre lines like no musician since Ray Charles\, from gospel\, soul\, folk\, pop\, R&B\, blues\, rock\, and hip hop over the past 60 years\, Mavis has seen and sung through so many changes\, always rising up to meet every road. \nShe continues to thrill and inspire audiences around the world\, with fans describing her performances as “stunning and moving”. \n“She had many thousands of people in the palm of her hand. It was a beautiful sight to see. Kind of a once-in-a-lifetime experience\,” says a critic after her appearance in front of a record crowd at an American festival last month. \nSince her first recording at age 13 in 1954\, Mavis has been in the company of countless legends. From the Delta-inflected gospel sound she helped create in the 1950s with her family as The Staple Singers\, to the freedom songs of the Civil Rights era\, to pop stardom during the Stax era with hits “I’ll Take You There” and “Respect Yourself\,” to The Last Waltz\, to serving as muse to both Bob Dylan and Prince\, to collaborations with Van Morrison\, Billy Preston\, Zac Brown\, Ry Cooder\, Chuck D. and Willie Nelson\, her GRAMMY®-winning partnership with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and most recently with Hozier on his latest song Nina Cried Power. \nMavis is here\, having weaved in and through all that fabric for all these many years\, to show us that true joy lies simply in living for others. It’s the sermon Dr. King gave all those years ago\, and we must be grateful that she is able to echo it for us now. Mavis takes us—not only there\, but back\, up\, and through. \n“I’ve been singing for a lifetime and I love it so much … You all better look out\, because God is not through with me yet. I’m not stopping. I’m gonna keep on pushing.” \n“It’s still the same message\,” she says. “I’m still trying to bring us together and make the world a better place through songs. We need one another more than ever now—things ain’t no better now that when I started 70 years ago.” \nLike Mavis\, Tami was brought up in a musical family and\, like Mavis\, she paid tribute to her late father by performing his songs. Neilson\, a country and soul singer\, winner of the prestigious Silver Scroll award and slew of country music awards\, has just completed tours of New Zealand\, Australia and Europe with her latest album Sassafrass! and championed to convince her idol Mavis to return to New Zealand to perform.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/legendary-mavis-staples-live/
LOCATION:The Civic\, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Streets\, Aucland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190417T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20190314T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T230713Z
UID:966-1555529400-1555875000@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Potted Potter
DESCRIPTION:Playing to sold-out houses all over the world\, Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into 70 hilarious minutes. \nThis fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters\, a special appearance from the fire-breathing dragon\, endless costumes\, brilliant songs\, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwart’s magic! \nCreated by double Olivier Award Best Entertainment nominees Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner\, the show is a must-see for Potter addicts and a great introduction to the series for anyone who’s ever wondered what all the fuss is about. \nEven if you don’t know the difference between a Horcrux and a Hufflepuff\, Potted Potter will make you roar with laughter. This brilliant family entertainment is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/potted-potter/
LOCATION:ASB Waterfront Theatre\, 138 Halsey St\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190412T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190505T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20181028T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T201719Z
UID:665-1555097400-1557093600@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Cats the musical
DESCRIPTION:CATS is based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as “the Jellicle choice” and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. \n  \n\n\n\nCats tour of NZ – 2019 \n\n\n\nApril\n12\nBlenheim\nASB Theatre\n7:30pm\nTicketek\n\n\n\n14\nChristchurch\nTown Hall\n4pm & 8pm\nTicketek\n\n\n\n15\nAshburton\nEvent Centre\n7:30pm\nTicketdirect\n\n\n\n16\nOamaru\nOpera House\n7:30pm\nTicketdirect\n\n\n\n17\nDunedin\nRegent Theatre\n7:30pm\nTicketdirect\n\n\n\n18\nInvercargill\nCivic Theatre\n7:30pm\nTicketdirect\n\n\n\n23\nWhangarei\nForum North\n7:30pm\nTicketek\n\n\n\n24\nKerikeri\nTurner Centre\n7:30pm\nThe Centre\n\n\n\n26\nAuckland\nBMC\n7:30pm\nTicketmaster\n\n\n\n27\nHamilton\nClaudelands\n7:30pm\nTicketek\n\n\n\n29\nGisborne\nMemorial Theatre\n7:30pm\nTicketdirect\n\n\n\n30\nTauranga\nBaycourt Theatre\n7:30pm\nTicketek\n\n\nMay\n1\nTauranga\nBaycourt Theatre\n7:30pm\nTicketek\n\n\n\n2\nNapier\nMunicipal Theatre\n7:30pm\nTicketek\n\n\n\n3\nWellington\nMFC\n7:30pm\nTicketmaster\n\n\n\n4\nP North\nRegent Theatre\n7:30pm\nTicketdirect\n\n\n\n5\nNew Plymouth\nTSB Showplace\n4pm & 8pm\nTicketek\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/cats-the-musicals/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190408T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20190314T222804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T222804Z
UID:963-1554750000-1554757200@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nashville Live - Wellington
DESCRIPTION:For the very first time in New Zealand\, Nashville Live is set to transport country music fans right into the heart of downtown Nashville\, celebrating the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music. \nFeaturing live some of the hottest country musicians\, prepare be taken back to the Grand Old Opry and through the country music history featuring songs from Johnny Cash\, Willie Nelson\, Dolly Parton to Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks. \nIn the style of a ‘live radio broadcast’ and with a setlist of 44 hit songs including Folsom Prison Blues\, Crazy\, Jolene and The Gambler\, this trip through country music’s greatest moments is an evening not to be missed. \nNashville Live will feature four of the top country music acts stepping up alongside the live house band to perform. Complete with a Grand Old Opry announcer to reveal the hidden histories of country music\, audiences can sing and dance to a mixture of classic solos\, stellar duets and fantasy group harmonies. \nWith Musical Direction by Luke Thomas\, British Country Music Association ‘Musician of the Year’ (2017)\, Nashville Live follows in the traditions of Tennessee to recreate a truthful evening straight out of Nashville.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/nashville-live-wellington/
LOCATION:Wellington Opera House\, 13/111 Manners St\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190407T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20190314T222452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T222452Z
UID:960-1554663600-1554670800@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nashville Live - Napier
DESCRIPTION:For the very first time in New Zealand\, Nashville Live is set to transport country music fans right into the heart of downtown Nashville\, celebrating the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music. \nFeaturing live some of the hottest country musicians\, prepare be taken back to the Grand Old Opry and through the country music history featuring songs from Johnny Cash\, Willie Nelson\, Dolly Parton to Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks. \nIn the style of a ‘live radio broadcast’ and with a setlist of 44 hit songs including Folsom Prison Blues\, Crazy\, Jolene and The Gambler\, this trip through country music’s greatest moments is an evening not to be missed. \nNashville Live will feature four of the top country music acts stepping up alongside the live house band to perform. Complete with a Grand Old Opry announcer to reveal the hidden histories of country music\, audiences can sing and dance to a mixture of classic solos\, stellar duets and fantasy group harmonies. \nWith Musical Direction by Luke Thomas\, British Country Music Association ‘Musician of the Year’ (2017)\, Nashville Live follows in the traditions of Tennessee to recreate a truthful evening straight out of Nashville.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/nashville-live-napier/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190406T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20190314T222332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T222332Z
UID:959-1554577200-1554584400@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nashville Live - Palmerston North
DESCRIPTION:For the very first time in New Zealand\, Nashville Live is set to transport country music fans right into the heart of downtown Nashville\, celebrating the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music. \nFeaturing live some of the hottest country musicians\, prepare be taken back to the Grand Old Opry and through the country music history featuring songs from Johnny Cash\, Willie Nelson\, Dolly Parton to Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks. \nIn the style of a ‘live radio broadcast’ and with a setlist of 44 hit songs including Folsom Prison Blues\, Crazy\, Jolene and The Gambler\, this trip through country music’s greatest moments is an evening not to be missed. \nNashville Live will feature four of the top country music acts stepping up alongside the live house band to perform. Complete with a Grand Old Opry announcer to reveal the hidden histories of country music\, audiences can sing and dance to a mixture of classic solos\, stellar duets and fantasy group harmonies. \nWith Musical Direction by Luke Thomas\, British Country Music Association ‘Musician of the Year’ (2017)\, Nashville Live follows in the traditions of Tennessee to recreate a truthful evening straight out of Nashville.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/nashville-live-palmerston-north/
LOCATION:Regent on Broadway\, 53 Broadway Avenue\, Palmerston North\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190405T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20190314T223509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T223509Z
UID:965-1554490800-1554498000@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nashville Live - Tauranga
DESCRIPTION:For the very first time in New Zealand\, Nashville Live is set to transport country music fans right into the heart of downtown Nashville\, celebrating the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music. \nFeaturing live some of the hottest country musicians\, prepare be taken back to the Grand Old Opry and through the country music history featuring songs from Johnny Cash\, Willie Nelson\, Dolly Parton to Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks. \nIn the style of a ‘live radio broadcast’ and with a setlist of 44 hit songs including Folsom Prison Blues\, Crazy\, Jolene and The Gambler\, this trip through country music’s greatest moments is an evening not to be missed. \nNashville Live will feature four of the top country music acts stepping up alongside the live house band to perform. Complete with a Grand Old Opry announcer to reveal the hidden histories of country music\, audiences can sing and dance to a mixture of classic solos\, stellar duets and fantasy group harmonies. \nWith Musical Direction by Luke Thomas\, British Country Music Association ‘Musician of the Year’ (2017)\, Nashville Live follows in the traditions of Tennessee to recreate a truthful evening straight out of Nashville.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/nashville-live-tauranga/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190404T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20190314T222128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T222128Z
UID:958-1554404400-1554411600@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nashville Live - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:For the very first time in New Zealand\, Nashville Live is set to transport country music fans right into the heart of downtown Nashville\, celebrating the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music. \nFeaturing live some of the hottest country musicians\, prepare be taken back to the Grand Old Opry and through the country music history featuring songs from Johnny Cash\, Willie Nelson\, Dolly Parton to Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks. \nIn the style of a ‘live radio broadcast’ and with a setlist of 44 hit songs including Folsom Prison Blues\, Crazy\, Jolene and The Gambler\, this trip through country music’s greatest moments is an evening not to be missed. \nNashville Live will feature four of the top country music acts stepping up alongside the live house band to perform. Complete with a Grand Old Opry announcer to reveal the hidden histories of country music\, audiences can sing and dance to a mixture of classic solos\, stellar duets and fantasy group harmonies. \nWith Musical Direction by Luke Thomas\, British Country Music Association ‘Musician of the Year’ (2017)\, Nashville Live follows in the traditions of Tennessee to recreate a truthful evening straight out of Nashville.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/nashville-live-auckland/
LOCATION:ASB Theatre\, Aotea Centre\, CBD\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190402T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20181028T192835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T221759Z
UID:659-1554233400-1555270200@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Mousetrap - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:The longest-running show in the world comes to New Zealand in 2019\nWritten by the Grande Dame of murder mysteries\, AGATHA CHRISTIE \n‘A truly entertaining classic’ – The Sunday Times\, UK \nThe West End’s legendary murder mystery drama THE MOUSETRAP is the longest-running show\, of any kind\, in the world.  Written by the best-selling novelist of all time (Death on the Nile\, Miss Marple\, Poirot) and the ‘Queen of Crime’\, Dame Agatha Christie\, THE MOUSETRAP has kept audiences guessing for six decades.\nIn her own inimitable style\, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.\nNewly opened guesthouse\, Monkswell Manor\, is snowed in and amongst the seemingly ordinary gathering of guests\, a killer lurks.…  Having already killed once\, the murderer strikes again.  The tension is razor sharp: everyone is a suspect; everyone a potential victim. One by one the characters reveal their pasts\, and a complex web of deceit and suspicion emerges.  But who will be next\, and who is the killer?\nChristie’s classic ‘whodunit’ opened in London’s West End in November 1952 and has since played over 27\,500 performances. THE MOUSETRAP is the longest running stage production in the world and after almost 66 years\, continues to delight audiences to this day at London’s St. Martin’s Theatre. Originally written by Agatha Christie as a radio play titled Three Blind Mice and broadcast in 1947\, Christie then adapted the radio play for a short story of the same name before again rewriting for the stage as THE MOUSETRAP.\nTHE MOUSETRAP has never been adapted for film. Christie did not expect the play to run for more than a few months and stipulated that no film of THE MOUSETRAP be made until six months after the West End production closed.  As the show is about to enter its 67th year and continues its historic London run a film adaptation looks unlikely.\nDuring the play’s phenomenal run there have been no fewer than 474 actors and actresses appearing in the play – including Richard Attenborough and Sheila Sim in the original cast – as well as 279 understudies\, 116 miles of shirts have been ironed\, over 415 tons of ice cream sold\, and an estimated 10 million people have been riveted by this gripping tale.\nAward-winning director Alan Swerdlow says “THE MOUSETRAP has remained popular for so long because it is so well constructed\, with a terrific twist quite unlike Dame Agatha Christie’s other works.  It was one of the first murder mysteries really to explore the psychology and motivations of the killer.  And it is both thrilling and fun – the audience has a great time working out who the next victim is going to be and who the killer is.  Dame Agatha keeps on surprising us!”\nThe play is set in 1952\, when it was originally staged.  “That is part of its charm\,” says Mr Swerdlow.  “The spirit of Britain in the early 1950s informs so much of the play – the attitudes\, the speech patterns\, the mores.”
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/the-mousetrap-auckland/
LOCATION:ASB Waterfront Theatre\, 138 Halsey St\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20180712T230135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T230441Z
UID:462-1550172600-1550435400@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Madiba the musical - a celebration of Nelson Mandela's life
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela – known by his tribe as Madiba – would have been 100 this year. In celebration of his birthday and his legacy\, a compelling new stage show Madiba the Musical – a Celebration of Nelson Mandela is coming to  New Zealand.\nBeginning its world tour in France and soon to arrive in Australia\, this international production is interwoven with stories of the fight against apartheid and forbidden love in a troubled land. The musical pays tribute to New Zealand and the dramatic part it played in bringing an end to apartheid.\nAlso timed to mark 25 years since the abolition of apartheid in South Africa\, Madiba the Musical features African dance and vocal traditions set alongside eternal love songs and stirring anthems in a show that tells of Mandela’s lifework as a lawyer and activist for peace through the story of young artist Will\, who is the victim of apartheid in South Africa.\nFrench writers Alicia Sebrien and Jean-Pierre Hadida said in creating Madiba The Musical\, they wanted to tell the story of Mandela’s pursuit of peace and reconciliation in his homeland.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/madiba-the-musical-a-celebration-of-nelson-mandelas-life-3/
LOCATION:Isaac Theatre Royal\, 145 Gloucester St\, Christchurch Central\,\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20180712T225853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T230332Z
UID:463-1549567800-1549830600@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Madiba the musical - a celebration of Nelson Mandela's life
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela – known by his tribe as Madiba – would have been 100 this year. In celebration of his birthday and his legacy\, a compelling new stage show Madiba the Musical – a Celebration of Nelson Mandela is coming to  New Zealand.\nBeginning its world tour in France and soon to arrive in Australia\, this international production is interwoven with stories of the fight against apartheid and forbidden love in a troubled land. The musical pays tribute to New Zealand and the dramatic part it played in bringing an end to apartheid.\nAlso timed to mark 25 years since the abolition of apartheid in South Africa\, Madiba the Musical features African dance and vocal traditions set alongside eternal love songs and stirring anthems in a show that tells of Mandela’s lifework as a lawyer and activist for peace through the story of young artist Will\, who is the victim of apartheid in South Africa.\nFrench writers Alicia Sebrien and Jean-Pierre Hadida said in creating Madiba The Musical\, they wanted to tell the story of Mandela’s pursuit of peace and reconciliation in his homeland.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/madiba-the-musical-a-celebration-of-nelson-mandelas-life-2/
LOCATION:Wellington Opera House\, 13/111 Manners St\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20180822T190739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T190739Z
UID:528-1549450800-1549488600@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Mission Estate Concert featuring Phil Collins
DESCRIPTION:Phil Collin’s highly-anticipated comeback tour Not Dead Yet: Live! began in the UK and Europe last June\, with his 5-night show at Royal Albert Hall in London selling out within 15 seconds. He also sold out all 5 arena shows in Germany and 5 arena shows in France\, along with successfully headlining a 65\,000-capacity show at Hyde Park. With his South & Central America tour just completed and a North American tour scheduled for October 2018\, Not Dead Yet: Live! has received both fan and critical acclaim\, with The Guardian raving\, “Collins’ voice slips into gear\, and a run of great songs sets the hall alight with excitement”\, while Irish Independent said “…pop legend Phil Collins proved he could still deliver…”\, and The Sheffield Star reported\, “…he started with a standing ovation and finished with one that almost brought the house down.\nThe hit-maker’s backing band will feature longtime touring members – guitarist Daryl Stuermer (his former touring mate in Genesis)\, keyboardist Brad Cole\, bassist Leland Sklar and percussionist Luis Conte\, along with a horn section and backup vocalists. Phil Collins’ 16-year old son\, Nicolas\, rounds up the band on drums\, walking in his father’s footsteps with a “show-stopping performance” set to “send the crowd into ecstasy” as enthused by The Daily Mirror.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/mission-estate-concert-featuring-phil-collins/
LOCATION:Mission Estate Winery\, Napier\, 198 Church Road Napier\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20180712T225353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T225353Z
UID:460-1548358200-1549225800@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Madiba the musical - a celebration of Nelson Mandela's life
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela – known by his tribe as Madiba – would have been 100 this year. In celebration of his birthday and his legacy\, a compelling new stage show Madiba the Musical – a Celebration of Nelson Mandela is coming to  New Zealand.\nBeginning its world tour in France and soon to arrive in Australia\, this international production is interwoven with stories of the fight against apartheid and forbidden love in a troubled land. The musical pays tribute to New Zealand and the dramatic part it played in bringing an end to apartheid.\nAlso timed to mark 25 years since the abolition of apartheid in South Africa\, Madiba the Musical features African dance and vocal traditions set alongside eternal love songs and stirring anthems in a show that tells of Mandela’s lifework as a lawyer and activist for peace through the story of young artist Will\, who is the victim of apartheid in South Africa.\nFrench writers Alicia Sebrien and Jean-Pierre Hadida said in creating Madiba The Musical\, they wanted to tell the story of Mandela’s pursuit of peace and reconciliation in his homeland.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/madiba-the-musical-a-celebration-of-nelson-mandelas-life/
LOCATION:Bruce Mason Centre\, The Promenade\, Takapuna\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181211T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20180607T223606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T223835Z
UID:275-1544558400-1544565600@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Hart is bringing his widely successful and massively hysterical ‘The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour\,’ to New Zealand in 2018 and will perform 360º in-the-round – a first for a stand-up comedy tour of this scale. \nHart’s last tour What Now sold out large venues across the world\, including Kevin being the first comedian to sell out an NFL stadium\, selling over 50\,000 tickets in one show at Lincoln Financial Field. \nHe sold out over a dozen arenas in the European market\, selling over 150\,000 tickets\, and sold out arenas across Australia\, selling 100\,000 tickets. Hart’s hit comedy tour grossed over $100 million worldwide. \n2017 was a banner year for Hart\, his memoir I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons debuted at Number One on the New York Times Bestseller list and remained on the list for 10 consecutive weeks. The book also topped records on the Audible platform\, selling over 100\,000 copies in the first five weeks. \nLast year Kevin also appeared in the Sony reboot of the classic film Jumanji alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Jack Black. Jumanji has been Kevin’s highest grossing box office release to date. \nThe movie has made over $800 million worldwide. \nHart launched digital comedy streaming service\, LOL Network (Laugh Out Loud)\, to promote new comedians\, develop scripted and unscripted comedies and stand-up specials last year\, in partnership global content leader Lionsgate. \nKevin Hart is one of the most followed people on social media with 100+ million followers. His Irresponsible New Zealand will sell out. Book now! \nRecommended for audiences 16+. Times subject to change. \nAbout Live Nation Entertainment:\nLive Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster\, Live Nation Concerts\, Live Nation Advertising & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. \nFor additional information\, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/the-kevin-hart-irresponsible-tour/
LOCATION:Spark Arena\, 42 Mahuhu Cres\, CBD\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181128T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20180607T231418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T231652Z
UID:282-1543433400-1543779000@www.skip.co.nz
SUMMARY:Peter Pan Goes Wrong- Christchurch
DESCRIPTION:Nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Comedy\, Peter Pan Goes Wrong turns the J.M. Barrie classic\, Peter Pan\, into ‘a joyous masterclass of physical comedy and general disaster’ (London Evening Standard). \nChristchurch | Isaac Theatre Royal | 28 Nov – 2 Dec | Tickets: Ticketek \n\nBooking fee may apply
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/peter-pan-goes-wrong-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
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SUMMARY:Peter Pan Goes Wrong- Wellington
DESCRIPTION:Nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Comedy\, Peter Pan Goes Wrong turns the J.M. Barrie classic\, Peter Pan\, into ‘a joyous masterclass of physical comedy and general disaster’ (London Evening Standard). \nWellington | OPERA HOUSE | 21-25 November | Tickets: Ticketmaster \n\nBooking fee may apply
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/peter-pan-goes-wrong-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181102T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20180702T015158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T015423Z
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SUMMARY:Social Climbers
DESCRIPTION:Gore | Invercargill | Dunedin | Ashburton | Christchurch | Nelson | Nelson |Blenheim | Wellington | Kapiti | Taupo | Hamilton |Whangarei |Kerikeri | Tauranga | New Plymouth |Wanganui |Palmerston North | Napier |Auckland \nNew Zealand’s most celebrated playwright Roger Hall pits a groups of female teachers together with a school counsellor and a reluctant daughter for a weekend of bushwalking\, sparkling wine and sparkling comedy!\nThe perfect pre-Christmas party for your friends\, social club and work colleagues!\nWhat do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces!\nOnce at the hut\, not only do they unload their packs full of food\, wine\, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.\nTorrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to\, to help pass the time\, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing\, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.\nOf course\, it’s not just souls that are exposed\, there’s a little nudity\, a cracking thunderstorm\, explosions\, screaming bloody murder\, ghostly stories\, a birthday celebration\, a séance\, a drunken party\, confessions\, melt downs and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.\nPerfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer\, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.\nCheck Eventfinda for locations and ticketing. \nSOCIAL CLIMBERS\, written by Roger Hall\, the first playwright to win a Prime Minister’s Literary award.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/social-climbers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T231836Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Pan Goes Wrong -- Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Comedy\, Peter Pan Goes Wrong turns the J.M. Barrie classic\, Peter Pan\, into ‘a joyous masterclass of physical comedy and general disaster’ (London Evening Standard). \n  \n\nBooking fee may apply
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/peter-pan-goes-wrong/
LOCATION:The Civic\, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Streets\, Aucland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181015T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002926
CREATED:20180809T224332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180809T225038Z
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SUMMARY:SHATNER’S WORLD - THE RETURN DOWN UNDER (WELLINGTON)
DESCRIPTION:William Shatner\, pop culture icon\, television superstar and raconteur extraordinaire\, is returning to NZ with SHATNER’S WORLD – THE RETURN DOWN UNDER this October in Auckland\, and for the very first time\, Christchurch and Wellington. \nSharing more stories\, songs\, jokes and musings Shatner’s World\, THE RETURN DOWN UNDER takes audiences on a 100 minute theatrical voyage through his life and career\, from Shakespearean stage actor to internationally acclaimed icon and raconteur\, known as much for his unique persona as his expansive body of work including Star Trek\, Boston Legal\, the publication of 30 books and the release of several spoken word albums\, his latest\, a soon to be released country music album and Christmas album! \n“I’ve done this one-man show on Broadway and in many cities across the United States\,” said William Shatner. “At the curtain call\, the audiences’ reaction\, their love and appreciation\, moved me to tears. This show has been one of the highlights of my life.” \nBringing it back to where it all started is very special.  With “The Return Down Under” I’ll be bringing more stories and songs. When you have been around and have worked in this business for as long as I have\, there’s a heck of a lot to share.  New Zealand audiences will also be able to hear some of my latest musical endeavours performed live for the very first time.  It’s going to be a hell of a lot of fun. \nShatner’s World has been described as a\, “chatty\, digressive\, and often amusing tour of his [Shatner’s] unusual acting career\,” by the New York Times\, “a fun evening of personal reminiscence\, gossip\, video clips and old-fashioned humor\,” by AM New York and “equal parts endearing and funny – a mixture of two worlds\, really: every day and rarefied\,” by The Philadelphia Enquirer. Shatner himself has been praised as\, “the most confident of performers\,” by The Record and “a personality of galactic proportions\,” by the New York Post.  Shatner’s humour and ability to poke fun at himself\, make this show a must-see memoir of a Hollywood veteran’s life. \nShatner is an award-winning actor\, director\, producer\, writer\, recording artist\, philanthropist and horseman. In 1966\, he introduced the character of Captain James T. Kirk in the television series “Star Trek.” The series became a film franchise with Shatner as Kirk in seven movies\, one of which he directed. He also played the title role in the hit series “T.J. Hooker” before hosting TV’s first reality-based series “Rescue 911.” Shatner won two Emmys and his first Golden Globe for his portrayal of Denny Crane on “The Practice” and “Boston Legal” and received four additional Emmy nominations as well as Golden Globes and SAG Awards. \nOff screen\, Shatner has authored over 30 bestsellers in both the fiction and non-fiction genres. His autobiography “Up Till Now” was a New York Times bestseller and in 2011 he released “Shatner Rules\,” a collection of rules illustrated with stories from his personal life and career. In 2016 Shatner released “Leonard: My Fifty Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man” about his enduring friendship with the late Leonard Nimoy. \nHe has also been successful in another area—horse breeding. A dedicated breeder of American Quarter horses\, he has had enormous success with the American Saddlebred\, developing and riding world champions and has won numerous world championships in several events.
URL:https://www.skip.co.nz/event/shatners-world-the-return-down-under-auckland-3/
LOCATION:Wellington Opera House\, 13/111 Manners St\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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