Solo competition - The region’s schools bring their best dance soloists to the big stage in a great night of family entertainment- who will take out the title!?
Inter School Competition - The region’s schools bring their best dance to the big stage in a great night of family entertainment- who will take out the
title and represent the mighty Waikato at Nationals!?
Recreate is an exciting way to celebrate sustainability and creativity while also supporting a great cause – Hospice Waikato.
The event seeks to promote the benefits of up-cycling, reducing waste in landfill and to inspire a move away from the worldwide epidemic of fast fashion and mindless consumption.
Recreate will demonstrate that high-end fashion can be made from up-cycled materials and that if we all take small steps in this direction, we can make a great change.
Don’t miss your chance to see the most famous play in the world, Hamlet as the critically-acclaimed Pop-up Globe production tours to theatres across New Zealand this winter.
Pop-up Globe’s Nottingham’s Company proudly presents Shakespeare’s tragic exploration of revenge, grief, madness and catharsis in this exciting and existential masterpiece.
Don’t miss the extraordinary and joyous comedy Measure for Measure as the critically-acclaimed Pop-up Globe production tours to theatres across New Zealand this winter.
Experience Moulin Rouge, Shakespeare-style with this all-singing, all-dancing cast as they take a wild romp through the seedy streets of 17th century Vienna, meeting larger-than-life characters who will charm you even as they pick your pocket. In a city of brothels, louche lads-about-town and illegitimate children, the mayor and a young nun meet in private. She wants to save her brother’s life. He is happy to help – but at what price?
Berkley Normal Middle School are proud to present the toe tapping, colourful and bright musical, Hairspray Jr. onstage at Clarence Street Theatre for a strictly limited season, from 3 - 5 September 2019.
It's 1962, and spunky,plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has one big dream — to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When she finally gets her shot, she's transformed from social outcast to sudden star. In balancing her newfound power with her desire for justice, Tracy fights to dethrone the reigning Miss Teen Hairspray, Amber von Tussle, and integrate a TV network in the process. With the help of her outsized mom, Edna, and guest DJ, Motormouth Maybelle, the rhythm of Tracy's new beat just might prove unstoppable.
Presented by Jenifer Ward-Lealand
FLYING SOLO
Telling the Story in Song
(Available for solo singers or groups)
In this workshop each participant is directed in a musical theatre song of their choice. There is a strong emphasis on identifying and developing the inner monologue, and how this focus serves the greater goal – that of engaging at a deeper level with the story of the song and, consequently, with the audience. Participants receive individual detailed direction and have the opportunity to observe their fellow classmates and engage fully in the process. Observers welcome.
You may attend this workshop as a participant or an observer.
Participant $60 per day.
Observer $40 per day
Both include a light lunch.
Register here https://forms.gle/3tgaCZPtEzhbULGN9
Nora Helmer has it all: a successful and attractive husband, a big house and two charming children. But as Christmas festivities get underway, events from the past return to wreak havoc in paradise. Nora’s life begins to fracture, leaving her trapped inside a web of secrets and lies… Will the truth set her free or is she in too deep?
In the original play, Ibsen controversially exposed the power and gender dynamics of a marriage. This modern take, by celebrated New Zealand writer Emily Perkins, picks up Ibsen’s gauntlet and drops it into present-day New Zealand.
Presented by Hukanui Primary School
Robbie and Serena are the evening radio hosts at Hukanui F.M. They are usually pretty well behaved and play all the music they’re told to by producer Ben. But tonight they’ve gone rogue, they’ve thrown out the playlist and decided that they will be hosting an evening of all their favourite New Zealand music. Be ready to rock along to hits from yesterday and today as Hukanui F.M. brings you an all Kiwi muscial extravaganza!!! Tune in now and do not adjust your frequency!
Tickets on 19 August 2019
Imperfect Offering is delighted to present a concert of the music of Leonard Cohen. After sell-out performances and standing ovations in a North Island tour from 2016 to 2018, Imperfect Offering bring their spellbinding line-up to New Plymouth for the very first time and to Clarence Street Theatre in Hamilton. The band featured on TVNZ News and their shows have been a huge hit with audiences:
Presented by The Salvation Army
CONCERT: Saturday, 21st September, 2019 - 7:30pm - Free entry - limited to 500
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE: 22nd September, 2019 - 10:30am - Kid’s Church provided
VENUE: Both events at Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton
FEATURING: The Salvation Army National Youth Band
The Salvation Army Palmerston North Corps Band
The Salvation Army Hamilton City Band
SPECIAL GUESTS: Captains Aaron & Lauren Stobie, Adelaide, Australia
The hilarious futuristic comedy musical written by Ben Elton (The Young Ones, Blackadder, Popcorn) boasts 24 of Queen’s biggest hits, biggest hits including: We Are The Champions, Radio Ga Ga, I Want To Break Free, Somebody To Love, Killer Queen, Don’t Stop Me Now, Under Pressure, Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dustand, of course, We Will Rock You.
Strickly Limited Season
Nanogirl Labs are proud to present Nanogirl Live!
“Bring on the Noise!” – a Live Science Spectacular.
Nanogirl, Boris (her trusty lab assistant), and CLAIR (Constantly Learning Artificial Intelligence Repository) are back for a brand new action-packed adventure, bringing you science and engineering as you have never seen them before.
Unplugged, hear the greatest hits of The Hollies, 10CC & The Sweet by the guys who sing their hits Peter Howarth (Hollies), Mick Wilson (10CC) and Pete Lincoln (The Sweet). Three great friends perform the classic hits with three guitars and three amazing voices in an intimate atmosphere filled with music, stories and humour.
UK legend Midge Ure - the voice of Ultravox, plus local heroes The Mockers live in concert.
Midge Ure - Live Aid co-founder and Ultravox frontman brings his dynamic new group 'Band Electronica' to New Zealand on ‘The 1980 Tour’ – an awesome performance of the Vienna album in its entirety, plus Visage classics, and a surprise or two.
This amazing double bill also features The Mockers (Forever Tuesday Morning, One Black Friday, Alvison Park + More!).
