An FCC and New Zealand Festival Co-Production - Aotearoa New Zealand

Samoan New Zealander Tusiata Avia's poetry becomes a fearless and enchanting piece of theatre under the direction of Anapela Polata'ivao and a cast of six powerful Pasefika actresses.

Breathing provocative new life into Avia's examination and celebration of what it is to be a Samoan woman, Polata'ivao's direction adds "extra levels of nuance, power and dramatic sophistication", which earned her Best Director in the 2016 Auckland Theatre Awards.

Through her vivid, compelling and at times hilarious characters, Avia paints a deeply personal view of Pacific Island life and its sometimes uneasy collisions with the Kiwi way.

Heart-stopping and unmissable theatre.

"One of the best pieces of theatre I've seen in many years." ALBERT WENDT

"Make time to catch the fantastic Wild Dogs Under My Skirt." DOMINION POST

"I highly recommend this. An amazing night." LYNN FREEMAN, RNZ NATIONAL

Awards
Anapela Polata'ivao - 2016 Auckland Theatre Awards - BEST DIRECTOR

Written by Tusiata Avia
Directed by Anapela Polata'ivao

The Charles Dickens classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge is re-told with a twist, cogs and gears. Everything you'd expect from the well-loved story but told in a way you've never seen before.

So Steampunk, what's that? Think science fiction, the old fashioned way: anachronistic technology driven by steam, brass goggles, intrepid inventors and some of the greatest top hats you will ever see.

This show is ideal for families, groups of friends, lovers of Steampunk and the curious who are keen to see something fresh, creative and fun. For further information please visit nelsonrepertory.org.nz

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers - but just not to their faces!

Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it's not just souls that are exposed, there's a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, melt downs and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group's ascent into summer, don't miss this hilarious play when it comes to Nelson.

It's time to grow up and face the music, you can’t just tap dance through your life....Right?

From a stellar cast featuring the best of Nelson’s young talent, this will be the year’s favourite youth musical experience. With special guest stars and inspiring music and dance.

Presented by the students of SOUNDSTAGE, Professional Music and Performing Arts School, this is a theatre experience not to be missed.

The Beginner's Guide to Growing Up features ideas compiled by the students of SOUNDSTAGE exploring pressures facing youth today presented in a fast paced and fun musical concert format.

Presented in one act, The Beginner's Guide to Growing Up plays for a limited season.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr follows all of your favourite friends as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends - Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo - have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape - with the help of some prodigious penguins - to explore the world.

Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar Jr will leave audiences with no choice but to "Move It, Move It!"

Grease is the original High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including 'You're The One That I Want', 'Grease Is The Word', 'Summer Nights', 'Hopelessly Devoted To You', 'Sandy', 'Greased Lightnin' and many more.

Since the show's Broadway premiere in 1972, followed by the 1978 hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - which went on to become the highest grossing movie-musical of all time - Grease has triumphed across the globe, striking a universal chord with its irresistible mix of adolescent angst, vibrant physicality and 1950s pop culture.

An Autumn Showcase Concert featuring Nayland College students and guests.

America is like an enormous armed toddler at an all-you-can eat dessert buffet, simultaneously eating and throwing pudding around the room. Who's going to tell him to stop? Where are his parents? A situation like this needs a calm, firm hand: someone with insight and experience, someone like Wilson Dixon.

"Deadpan delivery of some of the funniest songs you'll ever hear" - Time Out, UK

"Simply sensational and utterly unmissable" - TVNZ

"At the absolute top of his game" - Sunday Star Times

R13

Dust Pilgrim is an intimate yet epic tale of a young woman's fight for freedom in a world where dreams and premonitions are as real as the wind.Inspired by the limitless imaginings of magic realism and told in Red Leap's trademark physical and visceral style.

Panuelo is trapped in a life built on dust and shifting sands, held in the tight fist of her tyrannical mother. After stumbling across the restless bones of a secret long buried, Panuelo makes a daring bid for freedom and runs out into the vast desert. Along the way she discovers vivid new landscapes full of tricksters and angels, boundaries and borders.

Dust Pilgrim is an intimate coming of age tale of a young woman’s fight for freedom in a world where dreams and premonitions are as real as the wind.

The Bootleg Beach Boys perform selections of classic hits, & cult favourites, from California's most famous band. From surf themed anthems such as Surfin' Safari & Surfer Girl to classic muscle car memorable's like Shut Down & Fun Fun Fun, the band have gathered an impressive repertoire of west coast, harmony laden songs, that evoke the spirit and essence of the pursuit of the 1960's American dream.

The Bootleg Beach Boys tackle such classics as In my room, God only knows, Good Vibrations, 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.

This blend of 5 vocals & infectious sun soaked gems, makes for a memorable night of some of the finest music committed to tape over four decades. You'll most assuredly have fun fun fun till the bar calls last drinks again! A night not to be missed!