NEW ZEALAND THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 22

From the comedy writers who have had Seattle in stitches for decades and the creators of last year's sell-out super hit A Very Die Hard Christmas, comes a new adaption Indy Jones and the Raiders of the Last Temple of the Doomed Ark.

The story, music and delivery, takes one by surprise settling right into the middle of the heart and morphing raw emotion through the veins; simply 'taking over'.

This is a great gift to your children in the holidays when you are looking for something to do- but it's only on until July 14th so book quickly!

This is great gift to your children when you are looking for something to do in the holidays; books, music, laughter and fun! This was our first trip to a Tim Bray Theatre Company show but it won't be our last! Bookings are filling fast so I'd recommend you get organised so you don't miss out!

New film and sound recordings have been added to the Anzac Sight Sound website (anzacsightsound.

After years of hard work and countless rejections, Eleanor's first book is finally published.

At times verging on the absurd, this production of the Threepenny Opera (in support of the Wellington Homeless Women's Trust) is thoroughly entertaining, at times unsettling and indicative of the work's continuing popularity and relevance although the purposeful crude scenes, caustic wit and dissect

Navigating their way through the awkwardness of a blind date; where the quest for love is a combo of hopeful anticipation and the crushing reality of rejection Aaron (Jeremy Downing) and Casey (Kristen Paulse) to and fro - entering each other's zone, testing the water, retreating and retaliating, ba

Just in time for KidsFest, The Court Theatre is putting on a magical production full of froggy, fairy-tale fun!

This magnificent story delivers the message of the strength of the human spirit in the face of the inhumane.

The Board of Trustees of Ng? Taonga Sound & Vision has appointed Honiana Love to act as interim Chief Executive following the resignation of Rebecca Elvy.

There are laugh-out-loud moments but the comedy comes mostly from the social commentary and sharp, British gallows humour that touches a chord with anyone who has ever felt overlooked, dismissed, humiliated or rejected.

Outraged by the release of the novel 'Dracula' just three years ago in 1897, Professor Abraham van Helsing presents a 'public information seminar' to warn us about dangers of the notorious vampire and how to defeat him.

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) will awaken Sergei Prokofiev's classic musical fairy tale and perform alongside the animated film in Peter & the Wolf Live, at the Aotea Centre's ASB Theatre in the July school holidays.

New Zealand Music Theatre Company's newest performance initiative Music Theatre Unleashed, is a high- quality music theatre showcase, with their June event coming to you from The Civic as part of the Auckland Live Cabaret Season.

32 years after his first involvement with Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Court Theatre's Artistic Director Ross Gumbley is back in the rehearsal room, directing the play that marked his first professional acting debut!

Choreographers Lesley Bandy and Hayz Pincheira Rowe along with Conductor Chad Davenport, have collaborated to create 'Imaginarium' a fusion of story, dance, band and song.

Battle is raging at The Court Theatre as The Court Youth Company present their biggest production ever in epic play Boudica.

'The Audience' is an unexpected experience of an unrelatable life becoming relatable and of humanity meeting humanity.

An exquisite, transformative contemporary dance show.

There was just the right amount of scary to keep me on my seat and the use of lighting and sound was on point to deliver this.

Written by Roger Hall it is a classic, cleverly crafted comedic social commentary of 1970's New Zealand middle class.

Having been part of writer Leki Jackson Burke's 'south side' school experience I can validate that he has expressed the heart of the experiences of young Pasifika people as they negotiate their way through high school.

This high energy, 'sit on the edge of your seat' play is crafted written by Joni Nelson who has cleverly meshed a social commentary into rollicking great entertainment that you will enjoy and will make you think.