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TEMPO NZ’s Festival of Dance 2010

August 27th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Theatre

tempo° is New Zealand’s leading dance festival, and has earned its place as an integral part of the cultural life and experience of Auckland. tempo° delivers over one hundred performances, workshops and events in a vast array of dance styles in venues all across the Auckland region.

Click HERE for more information and to book tickets on-line

TRUE STORIES TOLD LIVE

August 27th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Theatre
 
A new Book Council event that taps into the compelling need we all have for story, whether we are avid storytellers ourselves or enjoy listening to a good yarn. Through stories we make sense of things, the world around us, and the curious landscapes of our lives. The past three “True Stories Told Live” events held at TAPAC were an evening so intimate, fresh and engaging that to call it ‘storytelling’ almost falls short. Unrehearsed and in front of a live audience the speakers get up one by one and either sit or stand on the empty stage. From all walks of life, some never having done anything like this before, they start where they think the beginning of their story is and end about 10 minutes later. Each telling is like a confession, the audience all unabashedly leaning forward, intent on catching every word being uttered. It’s a great night’s entertainment and this Fathers’ Day come and hear seven different takes about Dad,  Sunday 5 September 2010 at 4 pm. Admission $10.00.  Door sales only.  Come early to ensure a seat.

For more information phone 09 845 0295

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

August 19th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Theatre

Peach Theatre Company presents A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE  by Arthur Miller

“Certain plays … are rich enough to be visited as often and as long as there are performers with strong, original voices and fresh insights”, says a recent New York Times review of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge starring Scarlett Johansson and Liev Schrieber. Peach Theatre Company gathers some of New Zealand’s finest actors, including George Henare, Annie Whittle and Shortland Street’s Robbie Magasiva and Anna Jullienne, in this rarely performed masterpiece. This explosive love story centres on a young couple, from two cultures, torn apart in a world of jealousy and obsession. Following on from acclaimed Peach Theatre Company productions of The History Boys and Sweeney Todd, A View From The Bridge is directed by Jesse Peach and designed by Emily O’Hara. All ticketing is general admission. The duration of the play is approximately 2 hours including interval.

OPENS: Thur 21 October 2010

CLOSES:  Sun 31 October 2010

TIMES: Tue, Wed 6.30 pm / Thur – Sat 8 pm / matinee Sun 24 October 4 pm + Sat 30 October 2 pm + Sun 31 October 2pm

Click here to book or phone 09 845 0295

August 19th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Theatre

Good Company brings to TAPAC their 2009 ” witty, sexy and entertaining hit  The Idea of America,  a poignant, at times devastating play” - Theatreview.

Jude, a failed actress living with dementia, seems to think she’s a lot more famous than she actually is. Between playing mother and battling with her illness, she escapes into a world of sequins, air-kisses and grand sweeping entrances. Amongst all this her conservative and bigoted daughter, Holly, returns to the fold. Youngest Maureen, and secretive older brother Sean, greet her warily. As things turn from bad to worse the comically dysfunctional siblings must unite in a common cause. Lies are exposed, old wounds reopened and each must struggle with their own off beat neuroses. 

Award winning designer John Parker, established playwright Gary Henderson, Academy Award and two time Emmy winning director Milton Justice and current ‘Go-Girls’ cast member Michele Hine, have joined forces with Sam Shore and a line-up of some of New Zealand’s finest up and coming talents to create a captivatingly original portrayal of family life.

“This play is a testament to upcoming New Zealand talent. The Idea of America is fun, fabulous, but also heart breakingly sad. I was blown away.” – Express.

Bookings opening soon for TAPAC season from 10 November 2010 


PASNZ Workshops and performances

July 28th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Dance Classes, Performing Arts School, School Holidays, Theatre

Fresh Memory – PASNZ Pointy Dog / Out Loud Youth Companies

Where: TAPAC Theatre

Dates: 18 – 20 September

Times: 6pm and 7pm

Wild Earth – PASNZ Gala Season

Where: TAPAC Theatre

Dates: 23 – 25 September

Times: 7:30pm

Petit – PASNZ Ballet Shows

Where: TAPAC Theatre

Dates: 25 – 26 September

Times: Matinees only 11am and 1pm

PASNZ Movement Workshop Series

Where: TAPAC Studios

Dates: 2 – 3 October

Times: 9:30am to 4pm

Bookings 09 845 0290 (EXT 2)

Discount options for family/group and block ticket bookings available