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Court Theatre Presents Simon's SUNSHINE BOYS, 7/24-9/4 by BWW
News Desk
- July 24, 2010 Two old dogs have to learn new shtick in Neil Simon's comedy THE SUNSHINE BOYS, the first play in The Court Theatre's TelstraClear 2010-2011 Season, opening on July 24th. In Simon's comedy, two retired entertainers are made a lucrative offer to reform their vaudeville double-act for a television special. But the pair - now in their seventies - haven't spoken to one another since their acrimonious split.
The PlayPit Closes SONG OF FOUR, SICK!, and THINNING, 7/24 by BWW News Desk
- July 24, 2010 We've got three brand-spanking new plays opening on Friday, and we're pretty excited about all of them. You can read a bit more below, but Song of Four by Sarah Delahunty, Sick! By Antonia Bale and Ban Abdul, and Thinning by Eli Kent are shaping up to be an ace team for the Festival - all very different, and all very cool. And you can get a nice wee discount for seeing all shows...buy a season pass and see all 3 shows for just $38 full or $28 concession!
BATS Theatre Announces Upcoming Shows And Events by Gabrielle Sierra
- July 19, 2010 BATS keeps our prices cheap as chips so you guys can see the freshest work in town. Now, this comes at a bit of a cost for us, which is that we rely on volunteers to help us out with making the Theatre a sweet place to play.
Court Theatre Closes Wordless PAINTBOX OF CLOWNS, 7/17 by BWW News Desk
- July 17, 2010 The Court Theatre presents a children's show with a twist these school holidays - A PAINTBOX OF CLOWNS. Three magical characters delight and entertain children and grown-ups alike for 50 minutes - all without uttering a single word.
The Court Theatre Presents ON THE ROCKS Through 17 July by Charlie Piane
- July 17, 2010 Artistic temperaments and passionate relationships lie at the centre of ON THE ROCKS, a comedy-drama inspired by true events in the lives of literary icons D.H Lawrence and Katherine Mansfield. The Court Theatre stages the New Zealand première of Amy Rosenthal's new play.
THE PERFUMED GARDEN Plays the Forge, 7/16-8/14 by BWW
News Desk
- July 16, 2010 The author of 2008's highly successful BAGHDAD, BABY! visits a world of desire and danger in THE PERFUMED GARDEN, exploring romance, humour and memory amid the history of a land that has endured innumerable invasions.
Court Theatre Presents Simon's SUNSHINE BOYS, 7/24-9/4 by Nicolas Coburn
- July 14, 2010 Two old dogs have to learn new shtick in Neil Simon's comedy THE SUNSHINE BOYS, the first play in The Court Theatre's TelstraClear 2010-2011 Season, opening on July 24th. In Simon's comedy, two retired entertainers are made a lucrative offer to reform their vaudeville double-act for a television special. But the pair - now in their seventies - haven't spoken to one another since their acrimonious split.
Downstage Closes Te Radar's EATING THE DOG, 7/10 by BWW News Desk
- July 10, 2010 Downstage Theatre (12 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington) presents Te Radar's EATING THE DOG from June 29th to July 10th. Times are 6:30 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 8 pm from Thursdays to Saturdays. There will be a matinee on Saturday, July 3rd at 4 pm. A meet and greet with the artists will be on Wednesday, June 30th. Prices are from $25 to $49. Please visit the website (downstage.co.nz) from more information.
The PlayPit Presents SONG OF FOUR, SICK!, and THINNING, all 7/9-24 by BWW
News Desk
- July 09, 2010 We've got three brand-spanking new plays opening on Friday, and we're pretty excited about all of them. You can read a bit more below, but Song of Four by Sarah Delahunty, Sick! By Antonia Bale and Ban Abdul, and Thinning by Eli Kent are shaping up to be an ace team for the Festival - all very different, and all very cool. And you can get a nice wee discount for seeing all shows...buy a season pass and see all 3 shows for just $38 full or $28 concession!
THE LEGEND RETURNS to Play the Titirangi Theatre 2 Nights Only, 7/9 & 7/10 by BWW
News Desk
- July 09, 2010 Cynthia Fortitude and Gertrude Rallentando will star in THE LEGEND RETURNS with Helen Moulder and Rose Beauchamp for two performances only- on Friday July 9 at 7:30 PM and Saturday July 10 at 7:30 PM The Arts Channel will be filming this performance)The production will be directed by Michael Wilson
BATS Theatre Announces The Pitbar Winter Pitacular, Kicks Off July 9th by BWW
News Desk
- July 09, 2010 The Pit Bar Winter Pitacular! FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS. All the following events are free (yay), and come with the added bonus of being in the awesome Pit Bar, where you'll find drinks specials and fun times right up until Young and Hungry opens on the 9th July.
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead Plays BATS Aug 3-14 by Gabrielle Sierra
- July 08, 2010 The dog is dead, the boy is sad, his sister is a goth, his blanket-toting best buddy's a pot-head and the rest of the gang are an assortment of sex-crazed, homophobic, narcissistic, hard-partying, institutionalised and down-right typical teenagers.
THE PERFUMED GARDEN Plays the Forge, 7/16-8/14 by Nicolas Coburn
- July 06, 2010 The author of 2008's highly successful BAGHDAD, BABY! visits a world of desire and danger in THE PERFUMED GARDEN, exploring romance, humour and memory amid the history of a land that has endured innumerable invasions.
The PlayPit Presents SONG OF FOUR, SICK!, and THINNING, all 7/9-24 by Nicolas Coburn
- July 05, 2010 We've got three brand-spanking new plays opening on Friday, and we're pretty excited about all of them. You can read a bit more below, but Song of Four by Sarah Delahunty, Sick! By Antonia Bale and Ban Abdul, and Thinning by Eli Kent are shaping up to be an ace team for the Festival - all very different, and all very cool. And you can get a nice wee discount for seeing all shows...buy a season pass and see all 3 shows for just $38 full or $28 concession!
Court Theatre Presents Wordless PAINTBOX OF CLOWNS, 7/5-17 by BWW
News Desk
- July 05, 2010 The Court Theatre presents a children's show with a twist these school holidays - A PAINTBOX OF CLOWNS. Three magical characters delight and entertain children and grown-ups alike for 50 minutes - all without uttering a single word.
THE LEGEND RETURNS to Play the Titirangi Theatre 2 Nights Only, 7/9 & 7/10 by Lauren Wolman
- July 03, 2010 Cynthia Fortitude and Gertrude Rallentando will star in THE LEGEND RETURNS with Helen Moulder and Rose Beauchamp for two performances only- on Friday July 9 at 7:30 PM and Saturday July 10 at 7:30 PM The Arts Channel will be filming this performance)The production will be directed by Michael Wilson
Court Theatre Presents Wordless PAINTBOX OF CLOWNS, 7/5-17 by Nicolas Coburn
- June 29, 2010 The Court Theatre presents a children's show with a twist these school holidays - A PAINTBOX OF CLOWNS. Three magical characters delight and entertain children and grown-ups alike for 50 minutes - all without uttering a single word.
Downstage Presents Te Radar's EATING THE DOG, June 29- July 10 by BWW
News Desk
- June 29, 2010 Downstage Theatre (12 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington) presents Te Radar's EATING THE DOG from June 29th to July 10th. Times are 6:30 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 8 pm from Thursdays to Saturdays. There will be a matinee on Saturday, July 3rd at 4 pm. A meet and greet with the artists will be on Wednesday, June 30th. Prices are from $25 to $49. Please visit the website (downstage.co.nz) from more information.
BATS Theatre Announces The Pitbar Winter Pitacular, Kicks Off July 9th by Gabrielle Sierra
- June 28, 2010 The Pit Bar Winter Pitacular! FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS. All the following events are free (yay), and come with the added bonus of being in the awesome Pit Bar, where you'll find drinks specials and fun times right up until Young and Hungry opens on the 9th July.