The End of the Rainbow is a dramatically powerful play that takes you into the last desperate months of Judy's life, as she, with her new husband Mickey Deans at her side, rehearses and performs at the Talk of the Town in London.
In EROS, the new play by Caroline Lark making its world première at The Forge at The Court Theatre, the world of polyamory - participation in multiple simultaneous loving or sexual relationships - is explored in a play director Yvonne Martin describes as 'a comedy of contemporary manners with an intriguing twist'.
In EROS, the new play by Caroline Lark making its world première at The Forge at The Court Theatre, the world of polyamory - participation in multiple simultaneous loving or sexual relationships - is explored in a play director Yvonne Martin describes as 'a comedy of contemporary manners with an intriguing twist'.
In EROS, the new play by Caroline Lark making its world première at The Forge at The Court Theatre, the world of polyamory - participation in multiple simultaneous loving or sexual relationships - is explored in a play director Yvonne Martin describes as 'a comedy of contemporary manners with an intriguing twist'.
Roger Hall is New Zealand's most popular playwright. His combination of brilliant one-liners and satiric insight has seen over forty of his scripts produced throughout the country and overseas. In his latest play, FOUR FLAT WHITES IN ITALY, set to open at The Court Theatre August 29, Hall takes four recognisable kiwi characters and chronicles their misadventures on their 'big O.E. when they're pasta their prime'.
Roger Hall is New Zealand's most popular playwright. His combination of brilliant one-liners and satiric insight has seen over forty of his scripts produced throughout the country and overseas. In his latest play, FOUR FLAT WHITES IN ITALY, set to open at The Court Theatre August 29, Hall takes four recognisable kiwi characters and chronicles their misadventures on their 'big O.E. when they're pasta their prime'.
Roger Hall is New Zealand's most popular playwright. His combination of brilliant one-liners and satiric insight has seen over forty of his scripts produced throughout the country and overseas. In his latest play, FOUR FLAT WHITES IN ITALY, set to open at The Court Theatre August 29, Hall takes four recognisable kiwi characters and chronicles their misadventures on their 'big O.E. when they're pasta their prime'.
Of all of George Bernard Shaw's plays, HEARTBREAK HOUSE was his favourite. His classic receives appropriate treatment at The Court Theatre from May 9 as Elric Hooper directs an all-star cast in Shaw's witty and sophisticated comedy of manners.
Of all of George Bernard Shaw's plays, HEARTBREAK HOUSE was his favourite. His classic receives appropriate treatment at The Court Theatre from May 9 as Elric Hooper directs an all-star cast in Shaw's witty and sophisticated comedy of manners.
What happens when a safe, middle class, middle aged marriage suddenly stalls? When the opportunity arises for one life to be renewed but at the expense of the happiness and security of others? HONOUR, at The Court Theatre from 21st February is a provocative, witty challenge to our notions of domestic honour, homely decency and our belief that love will prevail.
Joanna Murray-Smith wrote HONOUR in 1995 during a writing programme at Colombia University in New York. She wanted to explore a 'woman who is left at the very point in her life when she ought to be reaping the benefits of her sacrifice', and recognised that 'a story as familiar as this was only going to work if it dug more complexly beyond the stereotypical version'.
What happens when a safe, middle class, middle aged marriage suddenly stalls? When the opportunity arises for one life to be renewed but at the expense of the happiness and security of others? HONOUR, at The Court Theatre from 21st February is a provocative, witty challenge to our notions of domestic honour, homely decency and our belief that love will prevail.
Joanna Murray-Smith wrote HONOUR in 1995 during a writing programme at Colombia University in New York. She wanted to explore a 'woman who is left at the very point in her life when she ought to be reaping the benefits of her sacrifice', and recognised that 'a story as familiar as this was only going to work if it dug more complexly beyond the stereotypical version'.