Nathan Haines celebrates 'Shift Left' with the original Shift Left band for one South Island show only.

Originally released in 1994, the album is a subtle, astute meltdown of jazz and hip-hop by the preternaturally mature Haines and his fellow musicians whose diverse backgrounds came into play across the 11 originals. The album was released by Verve Records in the UK in 1995 and remains New Zealand's biggest selling jazz album, while also forming the blueprint for Nathan's future releases and his international career path.

"To say Shift Left was a landmark in New Zealand music is an understatement," says Simon Grigg (who released the NZ edition on his Huh! Label), "but it didn't arrive out of the blue. The genesis came with the new generation, bands like The Jazz Committee and Freebass, both featuring the precocious, hugely talented saxophonist Nathan Haines and his equally talented guitarist brother Joel.

"What made Nathan and these players unique was the way they fused hip-hop and Urban Pasifika with experimental improvised jazz, often live at Cause Celebre in intense sessions that would sometimes not start until 1am and last until dawn."

Those sessions ultimately led to the formation of the Shift Left band, comprising some of the most virtuoso performers to ever join together both in the studio and on stage in New Zealand. This special evening sees the original Shift Left band reunited after 25 years featuring Nathan's brother Joel Haines on guitar, keyboardist Kevin Field, New York based bassist Richard Hammond, drummer Mickey Ututaonga, Puerto-Rican born percussionist Miguel Fuentes (ex Grover Washington band) and guest Hammond organ player Alan Brown. It really will be a very very special night!

AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand's most inventive and theatrical chamber orchestra, Blackbird Ensemble, presents an awe-inspiring homage to the inimitable Icelandic pop artist, Björk.

Björk: All is Full of Love is an audio feast of Björk's finest songs across the decades, reimagining her much-loved classic albums from Debut through to Medulla and Utopia.

Taking to the stage with signature flair, Blackbird Ensemble showcases a fine cast of vocal talent and extraordinary visual design to evoke the themes that provide so much inspiration to Björk herself.

The line-up features the talent of singer-songwriter Anna Coddington, the psychedelic soul of Mara TK, andthe dream-pop of Priya Sami, accompanied by strings, brass, woodwind, keys and percussion, with custom arrangements by Silver Scroll-winning composer and director Claire Cowan.

"This show is absolutely mesmerising." ANIKA MOA

"The bijou spectacle of Blackbird Ensemble is something to hear and behold ... with frisky fiddles and punchy saxes ... don't miss out on the magic." NZ HERALD

"Alternative, theatrical, impressive, emotional, memorable." OTAGO DAILY TIMES

Claire Cowan - Best Original Music in a Series for Hillary
2017 APRA Silver Scroll Award

Claire Cowan - Outstanding potential as a film and TV composer
2017 APRA Professional Development Award

Rockshop Bandquest is a performance platform for New Zealand school bands, up to year 8.

Please note: All seating in the stalls is General Admittance; Dress Circle seats are allocated.

Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favourites of all time. This high-flying Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years.

Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travellers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.

Running Time: 1 hour, no interval

Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.

Disney's High School Musical is fun for the whole family, is based on the first High School Musical movie, and features the songs that made that movie a global hit sensation: "Start of Something New", "Get'cha Head in the Game", "What I've been Looking For", "Stick to the Status Quo", "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You", and "We're All In This Together".

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Nelson! Are you ready to Drag up your Life once again?! Kelly Fornia is bringing back her drag lip-sync extravaganza down to Nelson again with a brand new cast and an even better show!

Drag up your Life features a fabulous selection of Wellington's finest Drag Queens & Kings as we bring you lip-syncs and Drag stage challenge realness honey that'll leave you GAGGED and your wigs SNATCHED. Thanks to such amazing shows as RuPaul's Drag Race, Drag has now been brought into the mainstream limelight and we're here to show that New Zealand Drag talent is not to be overlooked because we can sashay, shantay, twirl and kick as hard as the rest of the world!

Our fabulous cast consists of:
Kelly Fornia - Mx Capital Drag 2018
Robin Yablind - Mister Burlesque Aotearoa 2018
Harlie Lux - Mx Capital Drag 2017 & Miss Pinup New Zealand People's Choice 2018
Yonic K - Wellington's favourite Aunty
Selina Simone - Talk show hostess & Member of Haus of Sin
&
Nelson's own: EVA GOODCOQ - Mx Capital Drag 2019 1st Runner up and hometown hero!

This incredible cast will be bringing you a mix of your favourite classic songs and your recent top 40 hits coming at you from every direction henny! You do not want to miss this incredible production!

Performed by critically acclaimed dancer and performer, Rodney Bell (Ngāti Maniapoto), Meremere merges spoken word, music, dance and multimedia design to tell its story.

'This autobiographical, multi-disciplinary and life-affirming survival story drew the cheering opening night audience to its feet.' - Dominion Post, June 23, 2018

'Meremere is a complex work of art where design, AV and lighting play as significant a role as story-telling, music and dance.' - NZ Herald, October 2016

This is Rodney's story - from a childhood spent in Te Kuititanga to an international career and living rough on the streets of San Francisco. Meremere explores the human response to the ebbs and flows of fortune, the transformative journey to inner strength and peace, and the immutable call of home.

Uplifting, surprising, intimate and incredibly engaging - this powerful performance features live music from the exceptional Eden Mulholland as well a mesmerising multimedia collaboration from Malia Johnston and Movement of the Human.

Rock the City returns to Nelson, with an all-ages music gig featuring ten of region's hottest up and coming youth bands performing live on stage.

This year's lineup includes:
Small Talk (Waimea College), Blind Eye (Waimea College), Riot Of The Moment (Nelson Boys/Nayland College), Three's A Crowd (Nayland College), Wiz Kid And The Biscuits (Waimea College), Reece Milton (Nayland College), Looking Sharpe (Waimea College), Jess & Tagan (Motueka High School) plus two more acts to be announced.

This event is strictly alcohol and other drug free, and suitable for 14 years and above. Security and Health and Safety Event Workers will be on hand to ensure a happy and healthy event for all.

Tickets are just $10 and are available from Ticket Direct online, or at the Theatre Royal Box Office. Door sales ($12) may be available on the night, but with a lineup this epic, highly unlikely, so get in early to avoid the disappointment of missing out.

In loving memory of Doris Day, award-winning singer and actress Ali Harper (Songs for Nobodies, Legendary Divas, Bombshells) is touring her highly acclaimed show A Doris Day Special.

Doris Day, with her bubbly personality, lilting voice and blonde beauty was America's singing sweetheart of the silver screen during the 1950s and 1960s. With her hit songs Sentimental Journey, Secret Love and Que Sera Sera, she was for many years ranked as the No. 1 female box office star in the world.

Directed by Stephanie McKellar-Smith with Big Band Musical Direction by Rodger Fox, it's 1971 and Doris is filming her Television Special. You are invited to be a part of A Doris Day Special television studio audience and celebrate the life and songs of that quintessential girl next door.

"Harper bears an uncanny resemblance to Doris Day in appearance, manner and vocal quality. A Doris Day Special was indeed as special and as satisfying as the title suggests, bringing back many fond memories." Manawatu Standard

"Ali Harper has all the effervescence that made Doris Day such a ray of sunshine. She embodies the 'natural zing' of a woman who loved joy and who just wanted to smile and make people happy." Theatreview

"I don't recommend shows but this is so good that I simply have to. Go. You'll love it!" Lexie Matheson, Auckland Theatre Critic

"The show is a brilliant tribute to one of America's greatest sweethearts and Ali Harper has created a show with tremendous big band sounds and dazzling costumes that creates an experience for all admirers of the legendary Doris Day." The Plug, Tauranga

This year audiences have the chance to witness World Champion Irish dancers direct from the West End's Lord of the Dance, as A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation tours New Zealand wide telling the tale of the world's most loved nation in one incredible performance.

Told through Irish music and dance, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensationexplores magical tales spanning generations of Irish storytelling and culture. This world class show features World, All Ireland & National Champion Irish dancers, and musicians from around the globe performing unique music and dance that reflects the story that is, Ireland.

Melodic Celtic flute, alongside raw and rhythmic guitar are complimented with heart felt sounds of Ireland. Featuring a dynamic musical duo and impressive dancing rarely seen outside of the World Championship stage, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation was composed and choreographed in Dublin and is quickly on its way to becoming the new frontier in Irish entertainment.

Created and produced by Pace Entertainment Group, the show will transport the audience to a time and place where tunes, taps and tradition showcase the very essence of celebrating the Irish spirit.

STARRING - CEILI MOORE and BRENT PACE
CEILI MOORE performed the lead role opposite Michael Flatley in Lord Of The Dance on tour throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, South Africa and London's West End Palladium Theatre. Her other dancing highlights include the Graham Norton Show, BBC Proms In The Park, Dancing Down Under and The Wiggles videos. Ceili has returned to Australia and teamed up with her partner, Choreographer and Producer BRENT PACE to perform in A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation. Brent was the Lead Principal in Gaelforce Dance and Rhythms of Ireland