| 24 April - 2 May Various start times - see website |
| Journey's End (play) - Christchurch |
| The WW1 play by R.C. Sherriff that swept the world when first produced in 1927 has recently had acclaimed revivals in London & New York. A group of British soldiers in a dugout in the trenches endure the military nightmare with stiff upper lip, courage and camaraderie, whiskey — even races with earwigs! |
| Court Theatre |
146 Kilmore Street |
Christchurch |
021 266-7538 |
http://www.repertory.co.nz |
| Date Added: 26-4-2010 | Hits: 37 |
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| 23 April - 30 April 9:00am - 9:00pm |
| Celebration of St George’s Day – Day of Love, Books & Roses - Christchurch |
| t is the most important National Feast in Catalonia (Spain), where the day is known in Catalan as La Diada de Sant Jordi and it is traditional to give a rose and a book to a loved one. A big range of books, booklets, posters and DVDs (in English and Catalan) about St George's Day provided by the Catalan government (Dept. of Culture and Communication) will be displayed at the Christchurch central library. This celebration is the first of its kind in New Zealand. |
| Christchurch Central Library |
89 Gloucester Street |
Christchurch |
03 980 5598 |
http://newzealand2ways.com/newzealandnews.html |
| Date Added: 27-4-2010 | Hits: 18 |
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| 23 April - 7 June 10am week 12pm wknds - 4pm |
| Diana Smillie: The Rose Papered-Room |
| A new exhibition of paintings by Diana Smillie. Diana studied graphic design at the Auckland Technical Institute and worked as a book and fashion illustrator. The artist states “Experience of the darker side of the mind led to a sequence of paintings that explores these subterranean forces. |
| Aigantighe Art Gallery |
49 Wai-iti Road, Timaru |
Canterbury |
03 688-4424 |
http://www.timaru.govt.nz/art-gallery |
| Date Added: 26-4-2010 | Hits: 29 |
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| 23 April - 7 June Week 10am, wknd 12pm - 4pm |
| Ewan McDougall: I must not use so much colour - Art exhibition Timaru |
| The title for this exhibition comes from a painting in Aigantighe’s collection by Ewan McDougall. This immortal line was spoken to McDougall when he was at art school by a tutor and he has spent the rest of his career resolutely ignoring it! McDougall grew up in Oamaru and has exhibited his vibrant, Expressionist works often inspired by music throughout New Zealand and internationally. |
| Aigantighe Art Gallery |
49 Wai-iti Road, Timaru |
Canterbury |
03 688-4424 |
http://www.timaru.govt.nz/art-gallery |
| Date Added: 26-4-2010 | Hits: 30 |
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| 23 April - 16 May - |
| New Zealand International Comedy Festival - Auckland / Wellington / Nationwide |
| The is a highlight on the entertainment calendar. Its broad mainstream appeal has been demonstrated by consistently high audience attendance since it’s inception in 1994. Held simultaneously over three weeks in Auckland and Wellington, the Festival then takes to the road with the Cadbury Crunchie Comedy Convoy, touring to regional cities across New Zealand. |
| Multiple Venues |
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Auckland, Wellington & Nationw |
+64-9-309 9241 |
http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/ |
| Date Added: 13-4-2010 | Hits: 45 |
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| 22 April - 7 May various times - see website |
| RENT (Rock Musical) Auckland |
| RENT, the scorchingly hot modern take on Puccini's La Boheme, comes to The Civic, THE EDGE in Auckland for a strictly limited 15 performance season from 22 April 2010. This all new production, presented by Auckland Music Theatre, features the iconic Annie Crummer, together with Michael Murphy, Kristian Lavercombe, Rebecca Wright, Melissa Nordhaus, Tama Waipara, Cameron Clayton and a powerful cast of New Zealand artists. |
| The Edge |
The Civic, Queen Street |
Auckland |
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http://www.rentauckland.co.nz |
| Date Added: 23-3-2010 | Hits: 47 |
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| 19 April - 30 April 7:00pm - |
| (Play) Battalion - Wellington |
| A professionally performed play to remember and celebrate ANZAC week. More than a history lesson, Battalion is an enchanting and emotional experience. From the moment a traditional Maori karanga welcomes the audience, until supper at the end - young and old are taken on a wonderful journey of dreams, remembrance, solidarity, and healing. Lest we forget. Includes supper (tea and coffee). Adults $25, Students $12.50. |
| St Bernard’s School |
40 Taft Street, Brooklyn |
Wellington |
+64 4 389 7931 |
http:// |
| Date Added: 27-4-2010 | Hits: 92 |
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| 10 April - 8 May 6:30pm Tues & Wed - 8pm Thurs - 4pm Sat |
| (Play) Dead Man's Cell Phone - Wellington |
| Jean is sleepwalking through her life until she answers a dead man’s mobile phone. It turns out to be a wake-up call that sends her on a date with the dead man’s brother, a drinking binge with his wife, and a mysterious rendez-vous with his mistress. Not to mention trips to the afterlife and the black market. In this quirky modern adventure, Jean re-connects to her own spirit and learns that life is for the living.A captivating new comedy from the award-winning Sarah Ruhl (The Clean House), Dead Man’s Cellphone traces one woman’s accidental quest to make a few people feel just a little bit better about themselves. |
| Circa Theatre |
1 Taranaki Street |
Wellington |
+64-4-801 7992 |
http://www.circa.co.nz |
| Date Added: 27-4-2010 | Hits: 33 |
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| 8 April - 27 May 8:30pm - 12:30am |
| Zymergy Salsa on Thursdays |
| Thurdays from 8th April 2010 & continues every Thursday at Zymergy from this date except some Thursdays at Twisted Hop, view more details on our website. Music & DJ - Top DJ (Reuben - Salsa Latina). FREE Entry all night & everyone is welcome at any time. |
| Zymergy Bar |
90 Armagh St |
Christchurch |
021 243-2692 |
http://www.danzalatina.co.nz/dance-event-salsa-thursday-zymergy.html |
| Date Added: 27-4-2010 | Hits: 46 |
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| 5 April - 11 April - |
| New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival 2010 - Christchurch |
| New Zealand's biggest combined jazz and blues event. International acts confirmed to perform at the festival include the legendary Brian Auger and his Blues Oblivion, young UK singing-songwriting star Newton Faulkner, Seattle trumpeting sensation Thomas Marriot, and James Morrison with his Tribute to Louis Armstrong, which opens the festival on Monday 5 April. |
| Various Christchurch venues |
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Canterbury |
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http://www.jazzfestivalnz.com |
| Date Added: 10-3-2010 | Hits: 52 |
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