‘Tis the season of cicadas, sonnets and sausages grilling on the barbeque. You’ll get all of those at Shoreside Theatre’s upcoming season of Shakespeare, outdoors in the PumpHouse Amphitheatre. Romeo & Juliet alternates with The Comedy of Errors during January and February.
Hitting the Boards!
We’ve teamed up with The Lake House to present a street art competition. Artists must be 18-25 and create a new work inspired by Shakespeare in the Park performances. Register interest at The Lake House before December 20. There are only 12 spots, so be quick.
Holidays Drama Programmes
Drama teacher Mags Delaney hosts the Summer Holidays Drama Programme. There are two weeks of themed workshops for 7-12 year olds. Week one, Heroes Myths and Legends. Week two, Circus Circus.
There’s also a 3-day Shakespeare workshop for 12-16 year olds which includes a free ticket for the Shakespeare season. An excellent way to introduce the Bard into their diet.
The Russians are coming
Just after Christmas we have a treat for opera lovers. Russian opera singer Nikolay Leonov, accompanied by concert pianist Tatiana Larichkina, perform Russian romantic works from Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers. One night only, be quick to book.
Carols sing-along – bring the kids
Christmas Carols in the Amphitheatre features North Shore Chorale and PumpHouse Community Choir. Songbooks will be provided. Once again, Gail & Ken Pianta, of Harcourts Copper & Co, Milford will help us to host this fun, family event. As per last year - free entry for children under 12.
Santa steals the show
Santa returns this week for another season of the show that’s all about him, Tim Bray Productions’ team of elves have made a brand-new set, props and costumes. It’s going to be Santastic!
The lovely people at Madam Woo in Takapuna are our new best friends. Between December 1st – March 31st, they’re offering a delicious discount for PumpHouse patrons. Go to our website for details.
Merry whatsit and Happy thingamy.
Cheers,
James Bell
What’s On:
December 11 - 21
Tim Bray Productions presents
THE SANTA CLAUS SHOW
Two shows daily – 10.30am and 1pm (except Sundays)
Tickets $22 - $25
December 17 at 6pm
The PumpHouse presents
In conjunction with Harcourts Cooper & Co.
Christmas Carols in the PumpHouse Amphitheatre
Entry $5 at the door – under 12s free
Jan 11 at 7.30pm
Russian Opera Singer Nikolay Leonov
Russian Romance
Tickets $34 - $39
Jan 8 – 19 Mon-Fri 9am – 3pm
Summer Holidays Drama Programme
Heroes, Myths & Legends – Circus Circus
Per child per day $50.
Per child per week $225
Jan 22 – 24 9am – 3pm
Summer Holidays Drama Programme
A Shakespeare Sampler!
3-day workshop for 12 – 16 years
Per child $150
Jan 20 – Feb 17 2018
Shoreside Theatre presents Auckland Shakespeare in the Park
ROMEO & JULIET
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
All sessions 7.30pm
Tickets $20 - $28
The PumpHouse Theatre
Killarney Park, off Manurere Ave, Takapuna
Bookings 09 489 8360
www.pumphouse.co.nz
