In Te Ao Māori the wharenui bridges the earthly and the spiritual through carvings of whakapapa (genealogy) connecting the world of the living with their tūpuna (ancestors) and the realm of the gods.

Matchitt has been a leading figure in Māori art since the 1960s. Along with Ralph Hotere, Fred Graham, and Arnold Manaaki Wilson, he played a key role in the development of a Māori modernist movement. Matchitt was also part of the ‘Tovey Generation’, a group of prominent artists trained from the 1940s to the 1960s by arts educator Arthur Gordon Tovey who championed bicultural visual arts education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Purchased by the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in 1988, Whakapapa IV is part of a series of works produced in 1987 exploring the geometries and symmetries of whare whakairo (carved meeting houses).

Meet exhibition curators Paul Brobbel and Aaron Kreisler for a tour of this new exhibition exploring Len Lye’s unique vision of large scale kinetic sculpture and engineering challenges that come with building these works in the 21st century.

Join Kararaina Te Ira for a talk connecting Tātai Arorangi (Māori astronomy) to natural cycles of life and concepts of creation from Te Ao Māori.

Kararaina is Poutiaki Taonga at Puke Ariki (Curator Taonga Māori) and guest curator of the current Open Collection: Tātai Arorangi / Looking Through the Telescope.

In these artworks Tātai Arorangi (Māori astronomy) is seen depicting the connections between women, light, life, darkness and death.

Many indigenous cultures connect the formation of galaxies with conception and childbirth. Creation begins in the womb where it is dark and full of potential and when the cycle of life ends, everything returns to the darkness.

Learn to use your espresso machine from the best! Our Home Espresso Workshop is designed to help you get the best out of your machine and covers the fundamentals of espresso brewing.

This class runs for around 2-2.5 hours (depending on the number of students) and taught by one of our highly skilled Beanstore baristas and will set you up to make café quality coffee at home.

Class numbers are kept to a small (a maximum of 5) to ensure everyone gets plenty of time on the machine and with the trainer. You also get a couple of goodies to take home, the coffee of your choice, and our Ozone Barista Manual which covers all the techniques we go through in the class and a full recipe card for the common espresso drinks.

Address: The Beanstore, 47A King Street, New Plymouth

Please note: If you wish to cancel your spot and receive a full refund, this must be completed 48 hours before the scheduled event. If you wish to change attendance dates, this must be done 48 hours before the event takes place and is subject to availability.

Composed in the spirit of his Baroque predecessors Bach and Handel, whose music he loved, Felix Mendelssohn’s celebrated oratorio Elijah depicts events in the life of the Biblical prophet Elijah, taken from the Book of Kings from the Old Testament. First performed in 1846, a critic at the time described Mendelssohn’s work as “Never was there a more complete triumph – never a more thorough and speedy recognition of a great work of art”.

Ars Nova Choir is delighted to bring back to Taranaki Mendelssohn’s much-loved work. Joining them will be prominent New Zealand opera singers Barbara Graham (soprano), Linden Loader (contralto), John Beaglehole (tenor) and Roger Wilson (bass).

Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ars Nova Choir’s first performance of Mendelssohn’s acclaimed oratorio accompanied in a new chamber orchestration by Ars Antiqua Chamber Orchestra and directed by Christopher J. Luke.

Adult $30.00
Student $10.00
Service fees apply

In Te Ao Māori the wharenui bridges the earthly and the spiritual through carvings of whakapapa (genealogy) connecting the world of the living with their tūpuna (ancestors) and the realm of the gods.

Matchitt has been a leading figure in Māori art since the 1960s. Along with Ralph Hotere, Fred Graham, and Arnold Manaaki Wilson, he played a key role in the development of a Māori modernist movement. Matchitt was also part of the ‘Tovey Generation’, a group of prominent artists trained from the 1940s to the 1960s by arts educator Arthur Gordon Tovey who championed bicultural visual arts education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Purchased by the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in 1988, Whakapapa IV is part of a series of works produced in 1987 exploring the geometries and symmetries of whare whakairo (carved meeting houses).

Meet exhibition curators Paul Brobbel and Aaron Kreisler for a tour of this new exhibition exploring Len Lye’s unique vision of large scale kinetic sculpture and engineering challenges that come with building these works in the 21st century.

Join Kararaina Te Ira for a talk connecting Tātai Arorangi (Māori astronomy) to natural cycles of life and concepts of creation from Te Ao Māori.

Kararaina is Poutiaki Taonga at Puke Ariki (Curator Taonga Māori) and guest curator of the current Open Collection: Tātai Arorangi / Looking Through the Telescope.

In these artworks Tātai Arorangi (Māori astronomy) is seen depicting the connections between women, light, life, darkness and death.

Many indigenous cultures connect the formation of galaxies with conception and childbirth. Creation begins in the womb where it is dark and full of potential and when the cycle of life ends, everything returns to the darkness.

Learn to use your espresso machine from the best! Our Home Espresso Workshop is designed to help you get the best out of your machine and covers the fundamentals of espresso brewing.

This class runs for around 2-2.5 hours (depending on the number of students) and taught by one of our highly skilled Beanstore baristas and will set you up to make café quality coffee at home.

Class numbers are kept to a small (a maximum of 5) to ensure everyone gets plenty of time on the machine and with the trainer. You also get a couple of goodies to take home, the coffee of your choice, and our Ozone Barista Manual which covers all the techniques we go through in the class and a full recipe card for the common espresso drinks.

Address: The Beanstore, 47A King Street, New Plymouth

Please note: If you wish to cancel your spot and receive a full refund, this must be completed 48 hours before the scheduled event. If you wish to change attendance dates, this must be done 48 hours before the event takes place and is subject to availability.

Second of three(!) screenings of @exprmntl at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre at 3 PM.

This brand new documentary from Belgium will take you deep through the world of experimental cinema to the EXPRMNTL film festival held in the Belgian seaside resort of Knokke in 1949, 1958, 1963, 1967 and 1974. A legendary festival amongst filmmakers, EXPRMNTL had a profound impact on Len Lye’s career.

**FREE ENTRANCE**

Comedy. Thrills. Chaos. Delight.

Five hilarious performers tell the terrifying (yet still exceptionally sexy) tale of Jekyll & Hyde. Thrilling, charming, shockingly good comedy, we’ll make you laugh until it hurts. Join the award-winning cast of smash-hit Don Juan and unleash your inner monster… if you dare.

A 75 minute, guaranteed feel-good night, expect plenty of laughs in the company of your mates, and some of the sassiest performers in town.

“I loved every minute of it – nearly died laughing!” – Audience Member

“Joyful, positive, sexy, hilarious and clever. I could stay for hours.” Pantograph Punch

A Slightly Isolated Dog Production. Directed by Leo Gene Peters and featuring Samuel Austin, Susie Berry, Andrew Paterson, and Jonathan Price.

Toured by Tour-Makers, a national touring agency supported by Creative New Zealand and run by the Performing Arts Network of New Zealand (PANNZ). For a full list of venues and tour information visit tourmakers.co.nz.

Recommended for audiences aged 15+.

Adult $35.00
Student $28.00
Concession $28.00
Groups of 6+ $28.00
Youth $15.00
Service fees apply

Comedy. Thrills. Chaos. Delight.

Five hilarious performers tell the terrifying (yet still exceptionally sexy) tale of Jekyll & Hyde. Thrilling, charming, shockingly good comedy, we’ll make you laugh until it hurts. Join the award-winning cast of smash-hit Don Juan and unleash your inner monster… if you dare.

A 75 minute, guaranteed feel-good night, expect plenty of laughs in the company of your mates, and some of the sassiest performers in town.

“I loved every minute of it – nearly died laughing!” – Audience Member

“Joyful, positive, sexy, hilarious and clever. I could stay for hours.” Pantograph Punch

A Slightly Isolated Dog Production. Directed by Leo Gene Peters and featuring Samuel Austin, Susie Berry, Andrew Paterson, and Jonathan Price.

Toured by Tour-Makers, a national touring agency supported by Creative New Zealand and run by the Performing Arts Network of New Zealand (PANNZ). For a full list of venues and tour information visit tourmakers.co.nz.

Recommended for audiences aged 15+.

Adult $35.00
Student $28.00
Concession $28.00
Groups of 6+ $28.00
Youth $15.00
Service fees apply

Three curious characters live a busy life in a world where everything has a purpose and place… until one day, an Odd character arrives and things start to change. Suddenly their world is full of things that don’t belong anywhere! What will the Odd One Out do next and will anything ever be the same again?

In this non-verbal performance your tamariki will experience a new world through the vibrant and bubbly characters and discover with the characters that being different isn’t bad. In fact, it can be exciting!

In this brand-new show from Capital E and written by Jo Randerson and Thomas LaHood, the intriguing nature of the characters and the mischievous Odd One are a joy to watch and the unfolding story will have your tamariki laughing and engaging with the characters and their antics.

Recommended for children aged 2-7 years old.

Tickets $13.00
Service fees apply

Children under the age of 2 are entitled to free entry, and will require a ticket – Lap tickets can be collected from the TSB Showplace box office for 12 months & under and seat tickets for 12 months & above.

School and group bookings can be made through Capital E directly on their website here – https://www.capitale.org.nz/portfolio-posts/odd-one-out/.

Event supported by TSB Community Trust.

The Māori Sidesteps are a contemporary Māori showband. Putting their own political spin on well-known songs, their soulful harmonies and off the cuff comedy will be the talk of the town!

Known for their popular self-titled web series and online entertainment, The Māori Sidesteps will provide an unmissable evening of nostalgia that will have audiences singing along and laughing out loud at the same time. Starring some of the best Māori and Pasifika entertainers in the country, Cohen Holloway, Rob Mokaraka, Jamie McCaskill, Jerome Leota and Erroll Anderson.

Part of the Right Royal Cabaret Fest, brought to you by Tandem Group Chartered Accountants

Ben Hurley, accompanied by a two piece punk band, has created the world’s first ever stand-up-comedy-punk-musical!

This isn’t your usual stand-up comedy show, this is something that’s never been seen before. Witness Ben rant and joke about 22 subjects while accompanied by a band. With timing, waves, and crescendos of volatile hilarity, it’s a maelstrom the likes of which haven’t been seen before.

Don’t come expecting a stand-up show, it’s full noise nonsense!

PLEASE NOTE: Strong language. Mature audiences only.

Premium $55.00
A Reserve $45.00
Service fees apply

Wellington-born cabaret provocateur Sheba Williams bedazzles in a show packed with glamour, high energy and audience immersion as she brings to life the music and story of legendary High Priestess of Soul: Nina Simone.

Sheba’s known for her spectacular live performances which are a heady mix of shimmering costumes, audience participation and spontaneous humour.

She has awed audiences from Taiwan to Turkey with her unique stage extravaganzas, and her Tribute to Nina Simone recently sold out at the Auckland Town Hall, to rave reviews.

Premium $55.00
A Reserve $45.00
Service fees apply

Watch a preview of the show here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ28sslZsmI

YUMMY, the Melbourne powerhouse of drag, dance, circus, and music, has been serving smash-hit events in numerous festivals across Australia and beyond.

Nominated for ‘Best Production’ and ‘Best Ensemble’ (Cabaret) at the 2018 Greenroom Awards, this critically acclaimed show is directed by James Welsby and features an all-star cast: Karen From Finance, Valerie Hex, Jandruze, Beni Lola, Hannie Helsden, Benjamin Hancock and Joni in the Moon.

Described as A MUST-SEE” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (The Advertiser, 2018), YUMMY is an absurd, fascinating, and outrageous experience!

PLEASE NOTE: Strong language, partial nudity and adult themes, strobe lighting and smoke effects. Mature audiences aged 15+ only.

Premium $55.00
A Reserve $45.00
Service fees apply

Watch the preview video here:
https://vimeo.com/242719991?from=outro-embed

Lose yourself in the company of sailors, barmaids and bootleggers in this darkly comic cabaret. With tipsy candour, rising cabaret stars Maeve Marsden and Libby Wood take us on a sublime musical journey through the history of ‘mother’s ruin’, aka gin.

They stumble and soar through 18th Century London, a few New York speakeasies, colonial India, into the Australian bush and the jungles of Peru. Brimming with music originally performed by Amy Winehouse, Martha Wainwright, The Popes, The Pretenders and more.

Produced by MILKE and blackcat productions in association with The Ginstress

Premium $55.00
A Reserve $45.00
Service fees apply

Watch a preview of the show here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGFfzjBb8hI

First Madonna. Then Annie Lennox. Now, Helpmann Award-winner Michael Griffiths explores the songs, stories and locomotion of Australia’s impossible princess, Kylie Minogue. Put your hand on your heart and step back in time, Kylie wouldn’t change a thing!

Michael’s one man cabaret shows have delighted critics and audiences across every cabaret festival in Australia and beyond to New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, Auckland and Edinburgh Fringe where he received 5 star reviews and standing ovations.

“Griffiths is obscenely talented” ★★★★★ – Broadway Baby UK

Premium $55.00
A Reserve $45.00
Service fees apply

Watch a preview of the show here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNK5BWpimn8

Mozart’s captivating Bassoon Concerto is the most famous written for the instrument and one that requires dexterity and precision. NZSO Section Principal Bassoon Robert Weeks will bring this great work to life.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 is his most joyous symphony. Even though it was written when the composer was already profoundly deaf, it is intensely moving, uplifting and unforgettable.

Miguel Harth-Bedoya continues to introduce his Peruvian culture and heritage to New Zealand audiences with Jimmy Lopez’s Fiesta! – following the performance of Lopez’s Perú Negro in 2015.

Adult A Res $59.00 / B Res $46.00 / C Res $34.00
Senior A Res $51.30 / B Res $40.00 / C Res $29.57
Child (up to 18yrs) A Res $35.00 / B + C Res $15.00
Groups of 4+ from $28.90
Service fees apply

In Te Ao Māori the wharenui bridges the earthly and the spiritual through carvings of whakapapa (genealogy) connecting the world of the living with their tūpuna (ancestors) and the realm of the gods.

Matchitt has been a leading figure in Māori art since the 1960s. Along with Ralph Hotere, Fred Graham, and Arnold Manaaki Wilson, he played a key role in the development of a Māori modernist movement. Matchitt was also part of the ‘Tovey Generation’, a group of prominent artists trained from the 1940s to the 1960s by arts educator Arthur Gordon Tovey who championed bicultural visual arts education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Purchased by the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in 1988, Whakapapa IV is part of a series of works produced in 1987 exploring the geometries and symmetries of whare whakairo (carved meeting houses).

Meet exhibition curators Paul Brobbel and Aaron Kreisler for a tour of this new exhibition exploring Len Lye’s unique vision of large scale kinetic sculpture and engineering challenges that come with building these works in the 21st century.

Join Kararaina Te Ira for a talk connecting Tātai Arorangi (Māori astronomy) to natural cycles of life and concepts of creation from Te Ao Māori.

Kararaina is Poutiaki Taonga at Puke Ariki (Curator Taonga Māori) and guest curator of the current Open Collection: Tātai Arorangi / Looking Through the Telescope.

In these artworks Tātai Arorangi (Māori astronomy) is seen depicting the connections between women, light, life, darkness and death.

Many indigenous cultures connect the formation of galaxies with conception and childbirth. Creation begins in the womb where it is dark and full of potential and when the cycle of life ends, everything returns to the darkness.

Well, Did You Evah! After two sell-out shows at the Taranaki Arts Festival, Michael Griffiths is back to perform his one-man show, celebrating prolific American songwriter Cole Porter.

Griffiths explores the colourful life and many timeless songs of Mr Porter. You’ll hear about high-living, grave misfortune, and a legacy that sparkles with wit and wisdom.

This intimate portrayal has earned Griffiths five-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Best Cabaret award at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

“…you will leave on a little cloud of cabaret heaven; it’s simply De-Lovely.” – The Herald, Scotland

Premium $55.00
A Reserve $45.00
Service fees apply

Watch a preview of the show here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOUYYpZPe5c

Acclaimed te reo Māori production He Kura E Huna Ana will perform at the TSB Showplace’s Theatre Royal in July.

Drawn from traditional Ngāti Waewae kōrero, He Kura E Huna Ana tells of the origins of pounamu in Arahura Valley. When Tauranga Moana ancestor Waitaiki is abducted by a jealous taniwha, her lover Tamaahua pursues them to the depths of the Arahura River.

Returning to her papa kāinga on the anniversary of her family’s death, young Hine seeks consolation in the myths of Arahura. Raised solely by her Taua, Hine battles the grief that left her tipuna transformed into pounamu.

Written by Hōhepa Waitoa, directed by Nancy Brunning.

Adult $25.00
Child $15.00
Concession (Senior and Students) $15.00
Groups of 10+ $20.00
Service fees apply

This brand new documentary from Belgium will take you deep through the world of experimental cinema to the EXPRMNTL film festival held in the Belgian seaside resort of Knokke in 1949, 1958, 1963, 1967 and 1974. A legendary festival amongst filmmakers, EXPRMNTL had a profound impact on Len Lye’s career.

Learn to use your espresso machine from the best! Our Home Espresso Workshop is designed to help you get the best out of your machine and covers the fundamentals of espresso brewing.

This class runs for around 2-2.5 hours (depending on the number of students) and taught by one of our highly skilled Beanstore baristas and will set you up to make café quality coffee at home.

Class numbers are kept to a small (a maximum of 5) to ensure everyone gets plenty of time on the machine and with the trainer. You also get a couple of goodies to take home, the coffee of your choice, and our Ozone Barista Manual which covers all the techniques we go through in the class and a full recipe card for the common espresso drinks.

Address: The Beanstore, 47A King Street, New Plymouth

Please note: If you wish to cancel your spot and receive a full refund, this must be completed 48 hours before the scheduled event. If you wish to change attendance dates, this must be done 48 hours before the event takes place and is subject to availability.

The Time. Is Now. The Day. Is Here.

A quarter of a century since first being staged in New Zealand, the world’s favourite musical returns with this brand new production for a whole new generation.

New Plymouth Operatic present the premiere of the NZ Musical Theatre Consortium 25th Anniversary production of this legendary musical at the TSB Showplace from 26 July 2018.

Seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, Les Miserables remains as popular as ever, and is still breaking box-office records around the world.

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring songs such as “I Dreamed A Dream”, “Bring Him Home”, “One Day More” and “On My Own” – Les Miserables is an epic, grand and uplifting musical that packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world for more than 3 decades.

Experience the theatrical sensation.

Platinum $99.90

Premium Adult $79.90
Premium Child $74.90
Premium Concession/Student/Groups $74.90

A Reserve Adult $59.90
A Reserve Child $54.90
A Reserve Concession/Student/Groups $54.90
Service fees apply

In Swedish, the term “klara” means to clarify. Playing music of crystalline radiance, The Klara Kollektiv is an exciting new ensemble. Established in 2016 as an extension of the Darlecarlia Clarinet Quintet, the Kollektiv is dedicated to shining a light on new repertoire as well as sharing familiar favourites.

Bringing Aotearoa and Scandinavia just a little closer together, these three Sweden-based musicians return home to perform a programme of atmospheric New Zealand and European wonders.

The programme begins with the premiere of a new work by New Zealand composer Anthonie Ritchie, while the colourful, gypsy rhapsodies of Khachaturian’s youthful Trio perfectly complement the mesmerizing, poetic Hungarian dances of Bartók’s Contrasts.

A Reserve Adult  $55.00
A Reserve Senior  $47.00
B Reserve Adult  $30.00
B Reserve Senior  $26.00
Child  $10.00
Family (1 adult + 2 children)  $36.00 (+ $5 p/extra child)
Family (2 adults + 2 children)  $50.00 (+ $5 p/extra child)
Service fees apply

The Time. Is Now. The Day. Is Here.

A quarter of a century since first being staged in New Zealand, the world’s favourite musical returns with this brand new production for a whole new generation.

New Plymouth Operatic present the premiere of the NZ Musical Theatre Consortium 25th Anniversary production of this legendary musical at the TSB Showplace from 26 July 2018.

Seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, Les Miserables remains as popular as ever, and is still breaking box-office records around the world.

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring songs such as “I Dreamed A Dream”, “Bring Him Home”, “One Day More” and “On My Own” – Les Miserables is an epic, grand and uplifting musical that packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world for more than 3 decades.

Experience the theatrical sensation.

Platinum $99.90

Premium Adult $79.90
Premium Child $74.90
Premium Concession/Student/Groups $74.90

A Reserve Adult $59.90
A Reserve Child $54.90
A Reserve Concession/Student/Groups $54.90
Service fees apply

A fully costumed show that takes you right from the very beginning of The Beach Boys and through their career will feature classic hits and cult favourites from California’s most famous band.

From surf themed anthems such as Surfin’ Safari & Surfer Girl to muscle car memorables like Shut Down & Fun Fun Fun, the band have gathered a truly impressive repertoire of West Coast, harmony-laden songs, that evoke the spirit and essence of the pursuit of the 1960s American dream.

The band tackle such classics as In My Room, God Only Knows, Good Vibrations and Help Me Rhonda in their hit heavy set, but also pay homage to the genius of Brian Wilson in the form of selections from the seminal Pet Sounds, and cult favourites from the legendary Smile album.

A Reserve $85.00
B Reserve $79.90
Child $55.00
Service fees apply

The extraordinary colours of 17th and 18th century woodwind instruments have lent Italy’s Ensemble Zefiro a cult following. Founded by Maestri dei legni, Alfredo Bernadini and Alberto Grazzi, this period-instrument ensemble have won numerous awards including the Grand Prix du Disque and Gramophone’s Editor’s Choice award.

Zefiro offer two decadent programmes; the first a banquet of Handel, Fasch, Telemann, Haydn and Mozart, the second dedicated exclusively to Mozart’s abundant, delicious divertimenti.

Light, elegant and unapologetically entertaining, these compositions dazzled 18th century nobility with their easy charms. Zefiro’s unique timbres and brilliant virtuosity is no less beguiling today.

A Reserve Adult  $55.00
A Reserve Senior  $47.00
B Reserve Adult  $30.00
B Reserve Senior  $26.00
Child  $10.00
Family (1 adult + 2 children)  $36.00 (+ $5 p/extra child)
Family (2 adults + 2 children)  $50.00 (+ $5 p/extra child)
Service fees apply

As always, I start with the finest free-range topics, nurture them until they’re brimming with wholesome hilarity, and ready for the tellin’. Remember, my cruelty-free jokes are ALWAYS tested on animals, and 100% goat-approved by the time you hear them. That’s quality you can trust.

*may contain traces of nuts

Arj Barker is arguably Australia’s favourite American comedian. In recent years, he has spent more time in that country than his own and this time around, he’s hitting New Zealand as part of our International Comedy Festival. His stand-up is both insightful and pointed, like a mind-reading thumb tack, if there was one of those.

“A must see for anyone who loves a laugh…****” Adelaide now

Recommended ages 15+.

Adult $49.90
Groups of 10+ $46.90
Service fees apply

***TICKETS ON SALE MAY 1***

Two bored kids. One rainy day. And one crazy cat wearing a red-striped hat.
In 1957, Theodor Seuss Geisel used this formula and only 200 words to write his second children’s book as Dr. Seuss. More than 50 years later, The Cat in the Hat is a much-loved children’s literature classic and now a zany, imaginative play coming to New Plymouth on October 3. The play was adapted for the stage in 2009 by the National Theatre of Britain.
The Cat in The Hat interrupts this rainy afternoon with his unexpected visit to Sally and her brother’s cosy home. Their outspoken and outraged pet Fish is astounded and concerned, but this cat will not be deterred. He will teach us all to make our own fun with nothing but a little imagination. “It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how.” Along with Thing One and Thing Two, the cat will fill the theatre with mischievous humour and madcap style. Young and old alike will delight in this faithful adaptation of a classic book come to life before our very eyes. Spoiler alert: Things run amuck, and quickly.

Tickets $20 – $30. Onsale May 1st at 9am.

BRINGING THEIR VINTAGE TWIST ON MODERN POP SONGS BACK TO FANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

New Zealand loves Postmodern Jukebox! Following three successful tours in as many years, the multi-talented collective will bring their re-imagined contemporary pop, rock and R&B hits in the style of various yesteryears back to eagerly awaiting fans in 2018.

Each time around, PMJ looks forward to bringing their unique spin on modern pop hits and retro pop stylings to new cities for the first time, as well as revisiting favourite haunts that welcome them back with eagerly open arms. And as any PMJ fan can tell you, the experience is never the same twice, with new songs, new sounds, and new members added to the ever-growing family each time around.

Watch today’s hits, yesterday (vintage style) on the Postmodern Jukebox Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBradleeLovesYa

VIP Gold $259.90
VIP Silver $189.90
A Reserve $119.90
B Reserve $89.90
Service fees apply

Try googling “the ten most popular chamber music works of all time”. There are lots of lists but you’ll find Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet is on every one of them and it justly forms the centrepiece of this exquisite exploration of aquatic themes.

Programmed alongside Schubert and Rossini, CMNZ have commissioned Ross Harris to write a meditation on the trout fishing rivers near Turangi. His Orowaru – the rippling sound of water – was inspired, the composer says, by ‘the complex harmonic beauty of the rivers’.

Selling out performances at Wigmore Hall and frequently appearing with the Sydney Symphony and London Philharmonic, pianist Piers Lane joins members of the New Zealand String Quartet and audience favourite, Hiroshi Ikematsu. Currently Principal Bassist with the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Ikematsu is a virtuoso with a huge personality as we learned from his years in the NZSO.

Here is a truly special season finale that celebrates another year of good music – up close.

A Reserve Adult  $55.00
A Reserve Senior  $47.00
B Reserve Adult  $30.00
B Reserve Senior  $26.00
Child  $10.00
Family (1 adult + 2 children)  $36.00 (+ $5 p/extra child)
Family (2 adults + 2 children)  $50.00 (+ $5 p/extra child)
Service fees apply

Following their sell-out performances of A Festival of Russian Ballet, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to New Zealand with A Russian Triple Bill.  This is the first time that the company have brought this stunning programme to New Zealand & Australia.

ACT 1 – Sleeping Beauty (Act III)

A holiday is declared for the wedding of Princess Aurora & Prince Desire. This is a joyous and happy ballet which will be loved by all

ACT 2 – Les Sylphides

A short ballet in one act about a young man who while walking at night encounters a group of sylphs or magical woman

ACT 3 – Carmen

Carmen is a flirtatious and seductive gypsy woman whose love affair with two men ends in tragedy.

“Bold, Brave Russians”

“In a night that overflows with all things ballet, you can’t help be swept up by the sheer panache of the Imperial Russian Ballet Company dancers.” – The West Australian

Save when you purchase during the presale (available until midday, Friday 20 April).
See the special presale prices in red!

Adult  $92.00 $82.00
Child  $62.00 $42.00
Premium Family (2A + 2C): $288.00 $248.00
A Reserve Family (2A + 2C): $248.00 $208.00
Concession (Senior, Student & Unwaged)  $82.00 $72.00
Service fees apply

Direct from Australia, and following more than 5000 international shows, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute – The ABBA Show – is coming to town!

Far from being ‘just another cover band’, The ABBA Show is a full-scale theatrical production featuring 2.5 hours of live musical performances, a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and effects and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle.

Starring incredibly detailed performances from internationally acclaimed impersonators ABBAsolutely fABBAulous, The ABBA Show gives fans of all ages a chance to re-live the ABBA concert experience, celebrate the music of ABBA and dance the night away!

Tickets on sale week commencing 12 March