B-Rabbit - New Beginnings. Old Problems.
A night to see the special pre-screening of the pilot episode, hear about the ups and downs of the filming process, thank the sponsors, introduce the cast and crew plus there will be a Q&A session after to talk about the future of B-Rabbit in Nelson.
The First TV Pilot written, filmed, and edited in Nelson, New Zealand. Loosely based on true experiences of the creator Laura Irish and her offbeat family, B-Rabbit is a hilarious, invasive depiction of the peaks and valleys of immigrating to New Zealand and the life you desperately tried to leave behind.
When Laura immigrates to Nelson, New Zealand as a young mum, she's relieved to leave her American life behind to start a new adventure and identity. Her new life is shaken when her extremely uncouth, impulsive brother, Bradley, self-nicknamed B-Rabbit, unexpectedly arrives in New Zealand and Laura has no choice but to try to integrate him successfully into New Zealand culture with the help and hinderance of those around her.
Overtime, the relationships and shenanigans of the four main characters bring them together into a group of multi-cultural unlikely anti-heroes who team up against various local foes.
B-Rabbit is the dramatisation of Laura Irish's relationship with her family viewed through the prism of her move to New Zealand and her current life in Nelson. B-Rabbit is developed, written, directed and produced by a team of Nelsonian professional comedy improvisers including Laura Irish, Michael O'Malley, Doug Brooks, Steve Wilson, Daniel Allan, and award winning journalist, Charles Anderson.
Written by: Laura Irish and Mike O'Malley
Meet home brewers from across the Nelson Tasman region - taste some outstanding beers and pick up some great tips to help you craft your own home brew.
Sample some of the region's finest home brewed beers during the day. Admission includes one voucher for Jamaican Dave's famous barbeque and we'll have music and home brew lectures during the day.
Courtesy Bus is available (must be booked in advance by calling the event promoters directly on: 022 173 6120
Drinks without alcohol will also available. Only those 18 years and over can sample the home brews (proof of age will be required).
All Tickets $20 - available at the Theatre Royal & TicketDirect
Cash only Door sales $25
World renowned psychic medium Diana Whittaker is hosting a fundraising event for the Nelson Tasman Hospice. Be prepared for a night of laughs and intrigue, while she relays messages from those that have passed. Guest speaker Sam Hippolite (as seen in Admire magazine) will speak about his battle from death's door and his respect for the hospice. There will also be kappa haka performances.
Nicky Hager, the author of Dirty Politics, will tell the story behind this explosive book that has transformed the 2014 election campaign. He will also discuss what steps we need to clean up politics in New Zealand, and ensure that our democracy stays healthy.
He will be joined on stage for questions by MC Matt Lawrey and the publisher of the book, Robbie Burton. Regardless of your political beliefs, this is a unique and timely opportunity to hear first-hand from New Zealand's top investigative writer about issues that go right to the heart of how this country is governed.
All profits will go to local charities
Ever wondered what is behind other blokes shed doors...
...what they do out in their sheds tinkering away for hours on end...
Now is your chance to find out!
Join us on the Life Education Trust Nelson/Tasman
Blokes in Sheds tour
Sunday 21st September 2014
10am - 4pm
Harold the giraffe is really keen to find out what is hiding in some local sheds so join him on the tour to check out what happens with the Waimea Menz Shed, authentic wood working, local distillery, model railway, craft brewing, motorcycle and car collections and much more.
Purchase a ticket, download the map and menu and view the sheds in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond and Brightwater at your leisure on the day.
Nelson District Parent Centre is bringing entertainer Pio Terei to Nelson for one show on Saturday the 21st of June.
Pio will share his stories and practical knowledge in a parenting show via stories, humour, song, and video, on how to build an awesome family unit.
Doors open at 6.45pm, bar available.
The YES ‘Dragons’ Den’ event involves YES teams making oral presentations in the form of business pitches to a panel of judges who are accomplished local business people from financial, local government, education or business backgrounds.
They will be looking for an investment in their business from the judges, each team will have five minute to pitch their business.
