January 2018
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“Goldisnowerellahood”
by Bronwyn Elsmore Dir: Libby Wilson and Shanice Adair Elmwood Players Kidz Theatre returns in January with, as the title suggests, this mashup of popular children’s stories. Season has now finished. |
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April 2018
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“Always A Bridesmaid”
by Jones, Hope, Wooten Dir: Sonya Cameron On stage 18 – 21 and 25 – 28 April Four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings ... no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making 'the long walk' for each other, determined to honour that vow. Season has now finished. |
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June 2018
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“Leaves Of Glass”
by Philip Ridley Dir: Garry Thomas On stage 14th to 16th and 20th to 23rd June A sharp, complex play about two brothers and the grim hold that their memories have on them. Barry is an artist who works for his older brother Stephen; Stephen is a successful business man with a beautiful wife and house, but absolutely no interest in his wife’s pregnancy. A series of flashback monologues describe the brothers’ father and his suicide, and slowly uncover the depths of their grief and trauma. The characters of the play are haunted by the ghosts of lies that the family has told to keep going and by the pain they have not been able to bury. NOTE: Contains adult themes and strong/mature language.
Season has now finished. |
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August 2018
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"Matariki - A Season of NZ One Act Plays"
On stage 8th - 11th August Our popular, annual season of one act plays returns with a great selection of New Zealand short plays. “The Wonderful Miss Ward” by Andrea Quinlan Directed by Andrea Quinlan and Phil Dean Monologue: If you visit the Carnie Hill Goldfields historic park you may meet dancer Arabella Ward. Is she an actor in the living history theatre or is she someone who has a much deeper link to the area's history? “Portraits” by Stuart McKenzie and Miranda Harcourt Directed by Susan Cameron Drama: Portraits tells of the rape and murder of a teenage girl in a small community. The play casts light on the family on both sides of the crime. This is the next play in the Verbatim series. “The Fraud” by Neil Troost Directed by Libby Wilson Comedy: An antique dealer keen to own the find of his career at all cost, or preferably no cost. An elderly woman abandoned by her family and eager for company. A statuette that’s been in her family for years. “Deadly Closure” by Richard C Harris Directed by Genna Kate Ryan and Garry Thomas Thriller: On being accused of possession of a class A drug Tina is afraid that the news could exacerbate her father’s critical illness. So, when she is blackmailed she turns to a recent new friend for help. Together they hatch a scheme to get Tina off the hook and find closure. A closure that turns very deadly indeed. Season has now finished. |
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October 2018
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"Breath of Spring"
by Peter Coke On stage 3rd – 6th and 10th – 13th October Dame Beatrice houses a collection of middle-aged 'guests', plus Lily her maid. To repay Dame Beatrice for giving her a job despite her criminal past, Lily presents her with a mink stole stolen from the next flat. The Brigadier deploys his 'troops' to return the fur. The whole campaign is so invigorating that they decide to retain this excitement in their lives by pinching furs and giving the proceeds to charities. ~ A jolly good show indeed ~ ~ A laugh out loud English comedy ~ Season has now finished. |
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