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    • Auditions – Sex, Drugs & Rick ‘n’ Noel
      • Actors needed for Kapiti Playhouse’s production of Sex, Drugs and Rick ‘n’ Noel, a comedy by David Tristram. Production dates will be 22nd to 31st July 2021. The play centres around Rick who loses many of the people and things which were important to him all in the space of a few months. He is forced to make changes and bravely heads off to university, despite being in his forties. The fun starts as Rick tries to fit in with his new friend and bad influence Noel. Cast required :2 men forties1 woman thirties1 woman twentiesAlso a small walk-on part for a waiter in an Indian restaurant Auditions will be held at the Kapiti Playhouse, 7 Ruahine St., Paraparaumu on Sunday 9th May from 2.00 pm. Reading copies of the script are available to borrow from Paper Plus, Coastlands. Contact director Claire Fleming on 022 345 0034 or dinodigger095 [at] gmail [dot] com for further information. The post Auditions – Sex, Drugs & Rick ‘n’ Noel appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • 2020 Programme
      • The year is now well underway and we are very excited to be able to announce our programme for 2020! Director Liz Alpine will kick the year off in April with Louise Proudfoot’s “Desperate Huttwives“. This fast paced comedy, set in a quiet Hutt Valley cul-de-sac, throws us through a ranch slider and into a dizzying romp of neighbourhood barbeque drama as lonely housewife Lisa’s addiction to bourbon and coke and streaming American soap operas leads her down a path of destruction. Following along in late July we then have “Sex, Drugs & Rick ‘n’ Noel” by David Tristram and directed by Claire Fleming. It is the story of Richard Branson. No not the Richard Branson – Sir Richard Branson – entrepreneurial, iconic, philanthropic multi-millionaire boss of the Virgin Corporation. No, this is the story of Richard Branson – redundant foundry worker from the Black Country – whose wife has just left him for another woman. In a desperate attempt to regain his self esteem, Richard applies to do a history course at Birmingham University. There he meets Noel, another ‘mature’ student with a whole different outlook on life. Together – well, together they learn more than either could have imagined possible. About life. About women. About themselves. Not too much about history, though. Finally in November, Gennie Barton will be directing “The Motor Camp” by Dave Armstrong based on a story by Danny Mulheron. Two couples, two caravans, two teenagers arrive at a motor camp and have to park next to each other. As both families try to enjoy their holiday and keep their hormonal teenagers apart, a hilarious series of events unfolds. The Motor Camp is a glorious celebration of our annual Kiwi camping rituals. As always we’ll bring you more information about each of our shows closer to the time. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of summer & prepare yourself for another year’s worth of great entertainment! The post 2020 Programme appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • US Comedian Rex Havens @ Kapiti Playhouse
      • Rex Havens is a college professor who gave up academic life to become a comedian – and what a hugely successful career change it’s been! Thru a mutual friend who introduced Tricia and Stewart of the Stetson Group to Rex, he is now going to perform one exclusive show called “WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST!” at Kapiti Playhouse Theatre on the 6th of March. It’s an uproariously hilarious, honest and frenzied tribute to men and women everywhere. As Rex says “Leave your ego at the door, have a seat, and laugh out loud at what silly, silly creatures humans can be.” And here’s one of many reviews… “Thank you for a wonderful performance! It is so refreshing to listen to a comedian who doesn’t use foul language and still gets huge laughs. You are truly a great performer! Motorola, Inc. Tickets can be purchased through Eventfinda.co.nz and at Coastlands. The post US Comedian Rex Havens @ Kapiti Playhouse appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Blind Eye Review
      • Blind Eye, by April Phillips and directed by Teresa Sullivan – Review by Andrew London. Kapiti theatre-goers are certainly spoilt for choice at the moment. Coasters production of Menopause The musical is a joyous and accessible frolic guaranteed to raise a smile, but if your taste runs to something more dramatic and intellectually substantial, get along to ‘Blind Eye’ at the Kapiti Playhouse. Wellington playwright April Philips has had a string of successful plays produced all over New Zealand and abroad. Many readers will be familiar with ‘Stiff’, ‘Death and Taxes’, ‘Bonking James Bond’ or ‘Snip’; but, with the exception of the slightly edgier ‘Motel’ (also staged at the Playhouse a year or two ago), all fall solidly into the comedy basket. ‘Blind Eye’ is something of a departure, and leads the audience down some particularly dark societal alleyways, forcing us to ponder on our most basic concepts of right and wrong. For most of us, these matters are generally black and white; but as Patrick, the young policeman in the show, points out, ‘It’s the grey that keeps you up at night’. The production is sparse, but convincing variation of setting is provided by imaginative direction from Teresa Sullivan and evocative lighting by Peter Fleming and the technical crew. With a cast of only four, attention can focus more intently than usual on the dialogue, which must therefore be delivered snappily and crisply. Alistair Smith and Dominique Ware, as policeman and district nurse, achieve this admirably, drawing the audience into their relationship by degree throughout the show. Special mention must be made of Sullivan’s using the song ‘Say Something’ as an accompaniment to the young couple’s dialogue; their lines synchronised perfectly with pauses in the song’s vocals. John Govier and Rachel Neilson portray elderly couple Wally and Vera with great sensitivity. These are demanding roles involving lengthy scenes of great emotional rawness and both excel, drawing the audience into their world of tenderness and devotion, their virtual ‘holidays’ and, ultimately, their pasted-over past. Blind Eye is a provocative work, illustrating once again that writers who tend naturally towards the comic can often be relied on to explore society’s darker side with great insight. This is an outstanding play from one of New Zealand’s greatest and most prolific playwrights, and to see it performed so well in our local theatre is a privilege. Blind Eye is on at Kapiti Playhouse from November 21 to December 1. Find out more. The post Blind Eye Review appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Director’s Workshop
      • Well known Wellington-based director Ewan Coleman presents a workshop for both novice directors and those interesting in refreshing their skills. Workshop costs $30 for members, or $40 for non-members. Contact Novena Bridge for more information or to register. When Saturday 15 July 2017 10:00 am – 4:00 pm The post Director’s Workshop appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Director’s Workshop
      • Well known Wellington-based director Ewan Coleman presents a workshop for both novice directors and those interesting in refreshing their skills. Workshop costs $30 for members, or $40 for non-members. Contact Novena Bridge for more information or to register. When Saturday 15 July 2017 10:00 am – 4:00 pm The post Director’s Workshop appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Book now for Home Land
      • Kapiti Playhouse’s first production of 2017, Home Land by Gary Henderson, is on stage from Wednesday 24th May. This is a story about home – why we need it, why we have to leave, and why we always return. The play is on stage from Wednesday through Saturday from 24th May to 3rd June with a special matinee performance on the 28th May. Find out more, including how to get tickets, on the Home Land event page. The post Book now for Home Land appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Book now for Home Land
      • Kapiti Playhouse’s first production of 2017, Home Land by Gary Henderson, is on stage from Wednesday 24th May. This is a story about home – why we need it, why we have to leave, and why we always return. The play is on stage from Wednesday through Saturday from 24th May to 3rd June with a special matinee performance on the 28th May. Find out more, including how to get tickets, on the Home Land event page. The post Book now for Home Land appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Auditions – Home Land by Gary Henderson
      • Unfortunately our first play, It’s Never Too Late, has had to be postponed until next year due to casting issues. However, not wanting to stand still, we have moved around a few dates and are now happy to announce auditions for our first/second play of the year – Home Land by Gary Henderson to be directed by Peter Carr. Auditions will be held on Sunday 12th March, 2pm, at Kapiti Playhouse Theatre, Ruahine Street. Scripts available at Paper Plus from 1st March. Enquiries can be made to: Peter Carr 021 991 045, or macpetecarr [at] gmail [dot] com. About the play Ken Taylor has farmed this land for 40 years. He’s coaxed a living out of it and raised a family here. Now Ken is 80, a widower and ailing. His children think it’s time for a new kind of home. They gather to help shift the old man ….. but Ken is not going gently. Characters Ken Taylor, 80, an old farmer Graeme Taylor, 42, Ken’s son Trish Taylor, 40, Graeme’s wife Denise Mason, 45, Ken’s daughter Paul Mason, 47, Denise’s husband Sophie Mason, 16, Ken’s granddaughter Production Dates 24 – 28 May and 31 May – 3 June. The post Auditions – Home Land by Gary Henderson appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Auditions – Home Land by Gary Henderson
      • Unfortunately our first play, It’s Never Too Late, has had to be postponed until next year due to casting issues. However, not wanting to stand still, we have moved around a few dates and are now happy to announce auditions for our first/second play of the year – Home Land by Gary Henderson to be directed by Peter Carr. Auditions will be held on Sunday 12th March, 2pm, at Kapiti Playhouse Theatre, Ruahine Street. Scripts available at Paper Plus from 1st March. Enquiries can be made to: Peter Carr 021 991 045, or macpetecarr [at] gmail [dot] com. About the play Ken Taylor has farmed this land for 40 years. He’s coaxed a living out of it and raised a family here. Now Ken is 80, a widower and ailing. His children think it’s time for a new kind of home. They gather to help shift the old man ….. but Ken is not going gently. Characters Ken Taylor, 80, an old farmer Graeme Taylor, 42, Ken’s son Trish Taylor, 40, Graeme’s wife Denise Mason, 45, Ken’s daughter Paul Mason, 47, Denise’s husband Sophie Mason, 16, Ken’s granddaughter Production Dates 24 – 28 May and 31 May – 3 June. The post Auditions – Home Land by Gary Henderson appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Auditions – Home Land by Gary Henderson
      • Unfortunately our first play, It’s Never Too Late, has had to be postponed until next year due to casting issues. However, not wanting to stand still, we have moved around a few dates and are now happy to announce auditions for our first/second play of the year – Home Land by Gary Henderson to be directed by Peter Carr. Auditions will be held on Sunday 12th March, 2pm, at Kapiti Playhouse Theatre, Ruahine Street. Scripts available at Paper Plus from 1st March. Enquiries can be made to: Peter Carr 021 991 045, or macpetecarr [at] gmail [dot] com. About the play Ken Taylor has farmed this land for 40 years. He’s coaxed a living out of it and raised a family here. Now Ken is 80, a widower and ailing. His children think it’s time for a new kind of home. They gather to help shift the old man ….. but Ken is not going gently. Characters Ken Taylor, 80, an old farmer Graeme Taylor, 42, Ken’s son Trish Taylor, 40, Graeme’s wife Denise Mason, 45, Ken’s daughter Paul Mason, 47, Denise’s husband Sophie Mason, 16, Ken’s granddaughter Production Dates 24 – 28 May and 31 May – 3 June. The post Auditions – Home Land by Gary Henderson appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • It’s Never Too Late – Auditions
      • What happens when your husband leaves for a younger woman? How do you kick start your life when you’ve never had to work? How do you cope with the realisation that time is not on your side? Susan decides to take action, and this funny and at times tender play follows her as she attempts a new start in life in the belief that “It’s never too late”, and culminates with her having to make a most unexpected choice. Auditions for this play by Ron Aldridge are on Sunday 29th January 2pm at Kapiti Playhouse Theatre, Ruahine Street. Playing dates April 19th to 22nd and April 26th to 29th. Cast (Age range 40 to 60) Susan Shaw Linda Bridges Peter Bridges Henry Thomas Richard Shaw Scripts will be available at Paper Plus Coastlands from Mon 16th January. Enquiries to can be made to Margaret Brown on 022 0500 745 (brownma [at] paradise [dot] net [dot] nz) or Gennie Barton 021 493 103 (bartonz [at] xtra [dot] co [dot] nz) The post It’s Never Too Late – Auditions appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • It’s Never Too Late – Auditions
      • What happens when your husband leaves for a younger woman? How do you kick start your life when you’ve never had to work? How do you cope with the realisation that time is not on your side? Susan decides to take action, and this funny and at times tender play follows her as she attempts a new start in life in the belief that “It’s never too late”, and culminates with her having to make a most unexpected choice. Auditions for this play by Ron Aldridge are on Sunday 29th January 2pm at Kapiti Playhouse Theatre, Ruahine Street. Playing dates April 19th to 22nd and April 26th to 29th. Cast (Age range 40 to 60) Susan Shaw Linda Bridges Peter Bridges Henry Thomas Richard Shaw Scripts will be available at Paper Plus Coastlands from Mon 16th January. Enquiries to can be made to Margaret Brown on 022 0500 745 (brownma [at] paradise [dot] net [dot] nz) or Gennie Barton 021 493 103 (bartonz [at] xtra [dot] co [dot] nz) The post It’s Never Too Late – Auditions appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Heaven Help Us! – The Review
      • Local musician Andrew London attended opening night of Heaven Help Us! and was kind enough to provide us this review of the show. Heaven is full, St Peter is on leave and the Cherubs, who deliver the mail, are on strike. This scenario was obviously crying out for every pun and afterlife-themed one-liner that writer Tim Hambleton could throw at it, and rest assured he left nothing in the tank. The jokes go by so fast it’s probably worth seeing this twice to pick up what you missed the first time. The complexity of the plot is not such that an Oscar Wilde or a Noel Coward would envy; but it is rollicking good fun and does provide an admirable framework on which to hang an anthology of gags and some colourful characters. Director Mark Harris has coaxed the essence out of each of the six, helped significantly by excellent casting. Claire Fleming is assured and comfortable as busybody waiting-room receptionist Angela Fraser, who is filling in for St Peter. Bruce Weir is equally engaging as her first ‘client’ of the day, goody-two-shoes Charles Little. David Butterfield lucked in big time by being cast as macho deer hunter Trevor Brown, and relishes the role, delivering some of the best lines in the show: ‘Don’t You believe in God then?’ – ‘No, I’m an anaesthetist’. Kimberley Butterfield shines as nasty corporate ladder-climbing CEO Simone; evoking Meryl Streep in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ but with more outright sarcasm and malevolence. We can’t wait to see her get her comeuppance. Grace Wynne-Evans portrays Gothic teenager Natasha Hollows to an utterly convincing tee, rounding out an eclectic gang of new arrivals surprised to find themselves in Heaven’s waiting room rather than the ‘other place. The show is stolen, however, by the arrival off the bench (half way through the second half in standard Kiwi tradition) of Nancy McLean, playing mischievous old battle-axe Dorothy Simpson. Nancy’s ‘possum in the headlights’ entry and her dry comic timing are the perfect late-game pick-me-up, carrying the show through with lively pace to an ‘oh is it over already?’ finale. Award for attention to detail? Perhaps the ‘Repenthouse’ magazine in the waiting room. And if I seem to be giving away too many of the punch-lines – don’t worry, there’s plenty more where these came from in ‘Heaven Help Us!’. The post Heaven Help Us! – The Review appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Heaven Help Us! – The Review
      • Local musician Andrew London attended opening night of Heaven Help Us! and was kind enough to provide us this review of the show. Heaven is full, St Peter is on leave and the Cherubs, who deliver the mail, are on strike. This scenario was obviously crying out for every pun and afterlife-themed one-liner that writer Tim Hambleton could throw at it, and rest assured he left nothing in the tank. The jokes go by so fast it’s probably worth seeing this twice to pick up what you missed the first time. The complexity of the plot is not such that an Oscar Wilde or a Noel Coward would envy; but it is rollicking good fun and does provide an admirable framework on which to hang an anthology of gags and some colourful characters. Director Mark Harris has coaxed the essence out of each of the six, helped significantly by excellent casting. Claire Fleming is assured and comfortable as busybody waiting-room receptionist Angela Fraser, who is filling in for St Peter. Bruce Weir is equally engaging as her first ‘client’ of the day, goody-two-shoes Charles Little. David Butterfield lucked in big time by being cast as macho deer hunter Trevor Brown, and relishes the role, delivering some of the best lines in the show: ‘Don’t You believe in God then?’ – ‘No, I’m an anaesthetist’. Kimberley Butterfield shines as nasty corporate ladder-climbing CEO Simone; evoking Meryl Streep in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ but with more outright sarcasm and malevolence. We can’t wait to see her get her comeuppance. Grace Wynne-Evans portrays Gothic teenager Natasha Hollows to an utterly convincing tee, rounding out an eclectic gang of new arrivals surprised to find themselves in Heaven’s waiting room rather than the ‘other place. The show is stolen, however, by the arrival off the bench (half way through the second half in standard Kiwi tradition) of Nancy McLean, playing mischievous old battle-axe Dorothy Simpson. Nancy’s ‘possum in the headlights’ entry and her dry comic timing are the perfect late-game pick-me-up, carrying the show through with lively pace to an ‘oh is it over already?’ finale. Award for attention to detail? Perhaps the ‘Repenthouse’ magazine in the waiting room. And if I seem to be giving away too many of the punch-lines – don’t worry, there’s plenty more where these came from in ‘Heaven Help Us!’. The post Heaven Help Us! – The Review appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Bookings now open for Heaven Help Us!
      • Bookings are now open for Kapiti Playhouse’s final production of 2016, Heaven Help Us! by Tim Hambleton. The show runs from 23rd November to 3rd December. For ticket details and more about the show, you can check out our event pages. The post Bookings now open for Heaven Help Us! appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Bookings now open for Heaven Help Us!
      • Bookings are now open for Kapiti Playhouse’s final production of 2016, Heaven Help Us! by Tim Hambleton. The show runs from 23rd November to 3rd December. For ticket details and more about the show, you can check out our event pages. The post Bookings now open for Heaven Help Us! appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Celebrating the era of Jazz singers with The Retro Pack
      • A group of Wellington’s busiest jazz musicians have collaborated to present a celebration of the great era of jazz singers at The Kapiti Playhouse on 12th November. The ‘Retro Pack’ have presented award-winning shows in the past including ‘Blue Eyes’; a tribute to Frank Sinatra, ‘Unforgettable – the Story of Nat King Cole’ and ‘The Glory of Gershwin’ which featured in the Wellington Jazz Festival in 2016. The Retro Pack have cherry-picked a repertoire of standards popularised by the greatest jazz singers of the 20th Century – Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin and Nat King Cole among others, and assembled a band of experienced jazz musicians to evoke the ‘Rat Pack’ era with unforgettable tunes such as ‘I Get a Kick Out of You’, ‘Something Stupid’, ‘Mack The Knife’ and many more. The cast features celebrated singer, actress, playwright and movie-maker April Phillips who created and scripted ‘Blue Eyes’, ‘Unforgettable’ and ‘The Glory of Gershwin’, ex-Hot Club Sandwich singer/guitarist Andrew London, bass player and vocalist for the Velox Brothers and Cattlestops James Cameron, vocalist and saxophonist James Tait-Jamieson, pianist Anita Schwabe and drummer Greg Crayford. The “Pack” are delighted to be performing at the Kapiti Playhouse.  Andrew and James are locals, April’s family live on the coast, and April’s latest play “Motel” was produced at the Playhouse in 2015.  It’s good to be home and they promise a fun night of swinging, jazzy, toe-tapping nostalgia. Ticket information can be found on our The Retro Pack event page. For further information about The Retro Pack see Andrew London’s website or contact him at london [at] paradise [dot] net [dot] nz. The post Celebrating the era of Jazz singers with The Retro Pack appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Celebrating the era of Jazz singers with The Retro Pack
      • A group of Wellington’s busiest jazz musicians have collaborated to present a celebration of the great era of jazz singers at The Kapiti Playhouse on 12th November. The ‘Retro Pack’ have presented award-winning shows in the past including ‘Blue Eyes’; a tribute to Frank Sinatra, ‘Unforgettable – the Story of Nat King Cole’ and ‘The Glory of Gershwin’ which featured in the Wellington Jazz Festival in 2016. The Retro Pack have cherry-picked a repertoire of standards popularised by the greatest jazz singers of the 20th Century – Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin and Nat King Cole among others, and assembled a band of experienced jazz musicians to evoke the ‘Rat Pack’ era with unforgettable tunes such as ‘I Get a Kick Out of You’, ‘Something Stupid’, ‘Mack The Knife’ and many more. The cast features celebrated singer, actress, playwright and movie-maker April Phillips who created and scripted ‘Blue Eyes’, ‘Unforgettable’ and ‘The Glory of Gershwin’, ex-Hot Club Sandwich singer/guitarist Andrew London, bass player and vocalist for the Velox Brothers and Cattlestops James Cameron, vocalist and saxophonist James Tait-Jamieson, pianist Anita Schwabe and drummer Greg Crayford. The “Pack” are delighted to be performing at the Kapiti Playhouse.  Andrew and James are locals, April’s family live on the coast, and April’s latest play “Motel” was produced at the Playhouse in 2015.  It’s good to be home and they promise a fun night of swinging, jazzy, toe-tapping nostalgia. Ticket information can be found on our The Retro Pack event page. For further information about The Retro Pack see Andrew London’s website or contact him at london [at] paradise [dot] net [dot] nz. The post Celebrating the era of Jazz singers with The Retro Pack appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • INTERESTED IN THEATRE?
      • KAPITI PLAYHOUSE needs a new treasurer for 2017. We are seeking a person who is: Good with figures, can analyse, manage, and report on our financial matters and would like to be part of a fun team. For further information contact : Liz Alpine 021434802 The post INTERESTED IN THEATRE? appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Good with numbers and interested in theatre?
      • Kapiti Playhouse needs a new treasurer for 2017. We are seeking a person who is good with figures, can analyse, manage, and report on our financial matters and would like to be part of a fun team. For further information contact Liz Alpine on 021434802 The post Good with numbers and interested in theatre? appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Brasso returns to Kapiti Playhouse
      • Brasso and Friends comes to Kapiti Playhouse on Saturday 8th October with their sassy brass, strong vocals, and smooth guitar. The performance, which starts at 7.30pm, also features Tineke Snow and David McLachlan. Tickets are just $15 and proceeds will be going to Mary Potter Hospice and Kapiti Brass Youth Music. Tickets available from Coastlands TicketDirect Information Desk or online on the TicketDirect website. (Please note additional fees may apply for online purchases) The post Brasso returns to Kapiti Playhouse appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Brasso returns to Kapiti Playhouse
      • Brasso and Friends comes to Kapiti Playhouse on Saturday 8th October with their sassy brass, strong vocals, and smooth guitar. The performance, which starts at 7.30pm, also features Tineke Snow and David McLachlan. Tickets are just $15 and proceeds will be going to Mary Potter Hospice and Kapiti Brass Youth Music. Tickets available from Coastlands TicketDirect Information Desk or online on the TicketDirect website. (Please note additional fees may apply for online purchases) The post Brasso returns to Kapiti Playhouse appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Brasso returns to Kapiti Playhouse
      • Brasso and Friends comes to Kapiti Playhouse on Saturday 8th October with their sassy brass, strong vocals, and smooth guitar. The performance, which starts at 7.30pm, also features Tineke Snow and David McLachlan. Tickets are just $15 and proceeds will be going to Mary Potter Hospice and Kapiti Brass Youth Music. Tickets available from Coastlands TicketDirect Information Desk or online on the TicketDirect website. (Please note additional fees may apply for online purchases) The post Brasso returns to Kapiti Playhouse appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Heaven Help Us Auditions
      • Our final production for 2016 is Heaven Help Us, directed by Mark Harris. Written by Dunedin’s Tim Hambleton, this is a gentle comedy, set in Heaven’s waiting room, that pokes fun at the afterlife. There’s trouble in Paradise. Heaven may be eternal, but it’s not infinite. In fact, it’s as full as a very full thing. Potential entrants have to hang around in the Waiting Room until a place opens up when someone breaks the rules and gets deported to The Other Place. With St Peter off his game, the Waiting Room is being managed by Angela, whose recent choices have been a little less than inspired, and Simone, God’s ambitious CEO, wants her head. The latest batch appear to be a real disaster but Angela has a plan to redeem herself. AUDITIONS Heaven Help Us will be a fun-filled production to be involved with. Auditions will be held at 2pm on Sunday 25 September. Production dates are 23 November – 3 December. CAST Angela Aged 40s or 50s. Filling in for St Peter as Heaven’s gatekeeper. Doesn’t suffer fools. Blunt. Matter-of-fact but likeable. Sensible. Dry sense of humour when she uses it. Dressed in white. Charles A new arrival to Heaven. Aged 40s or 50s. Timid and nervous to begin with but quickly opens up, becomes more extrovert and talks a lot. Former librarian. Wears blue surgical smock with bright satin boxer shorts underneath. Extremely religious. Geeky. Snooty accent. Simone God’s Chief Executive Officer. Late 30s or early 40s. Dictatorial. A bit overweight. Snobbish. Cold. Speaks clearly and precisely. Wears white. Fancies Trevor. Trevor (Trev) A new arrival to Heaven. Aged 40s or 50s. Loud. Full of life. Uncouth but not totally stupid. Dressed in old jeans and a farmer’s shirt. No camouflage gear or gun. A man’s man. Not religious. Extremely confident. Dislikes Natasha. Natasha A new arrival to Heaven. Aged 17. Well educated. Wealthy parents, rebelled. Confident. Selfish. Real attitude problem but mellows. Nose stud. Tattoo. Jeans, T-Shirt, hair messed up with bright colourful highlights. Annoys Trevor. Dorothy A new arrival to Heaven. In her 70s. Appears kind, genteel at first but has sinister side. Granny type. Wears a dressing gown, and large granny knickers underneath a skirt. Has wrinkled skin-coloured tights. Hair standing on end – has been electrocuted. Eccentric. Says things incorrectly. Has a handbag with knitting in it. The post Heaven Help Us Auditions appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Heaven Help Us Auditions
      • Our final production for 2016 is Heaven Help Us, directed by Mark Harris. Written by Dunedin’s Tim Hambleton, this is a gentle comedy, set in Heaven’s waiting room, that pokes fun at the afterlife. There’s trouble in Paradise. Heaven may be eternal, but it’s not infinite. In fact, it’s as full as a very full thing. Potential entrants have to hang around in the Waiting Room until a place opens up when someone breaks the rules and gets deported to The Other Place. With St Peter off his game, the Waiting Room is being managed by Angela, whose recent choices have been a little less than inspired, and Simone, God’s ambitious CEO, wants her head. The latest batch appear to be a real disaster but Angela has a plan to redeem herself. AUDITIONS Heaven Help Us will be a fun-filled production to be involved with. Auditions will be held at 2pm on Sunday 25 September. Production dates are 23 November – 3 December. Perusal scripts are available from PaperPlus in Coastlands. CAST Angela Aged 40s or 50s. Filling in for St Peter as Heaven’s gatekeeper. Doesn’t suffer fools. Blunt. Matter-of-fact but likeable. Sensible. Dry sense of humour when she uses it. Dressed in white. Charles A new arrival to Heaven. Aged 40s or 50s. Timid and nervous to begin with but quickly opens up, becomes more extrovert and talks a lot. Former librarian. Wears blue surgical smock with bright satin boxer shorts underneath. Extremely religious. Geeky. Snooty accent. Simone God’s Chief Executive Officer. Late 30s or early 40s. Dictatorial. A bit overweight. Snobbish. Cold. Speaks clearly and precisely. Wears white. Fancies Trevor. Trevor (Trev) A new arrival to Heaven. Aged 40s or 50s. Loud. Full of life. Uncouth but not totally stupid. Dressed in old jeans and a farmer’s shirt. No camouflage gear or gun. A man’s man. Not religious. Extremely confident. Dislikes Natasha. Natasha A new arrival to Heaven. Aged 17. Well educated. Wealthy parents, rebelled. Confident. Selfish. Real attitude problem but mellows. Nose stud. Tattoo. Jeans, T-Shirt, hair messed up with bright colourful highlights. Annoys Trevor. Dorothy A new arrival to Heaven. In her 70s. Appears kind, genteel at first but has sinister side. Granny type. Wears a dressing gown, and large granny knickers underneath a skirt. Has wrinkled skin-coloured tights. Hair standing on end – has been electrocuted. Eccentric. Says things incorrectly. Has a handbag with knitting in it. The post Heaven Help Us Auditions appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Heaven Help Us Auditions
      • Our final production for 2016 is Heaven Help Us, directed by Mark Harris. Written by Dunedin’s Tim Hambleton, this is a gentle comedy, set in Heaven’s waiting room, that pokes fun at the afterlife. There’s trouble in Paradise. Heaven may be eternal, but it’s not infinite. In fact, it’s as full as a very full thing. Potential entrants have to hang around in the Waiting Room until a place opens up when someone breaks the rules and gets deported to The Other Place. With St Peter off his game, the Waiting Room is being managed by Angela, whose recent choices have been a little less than inspired, and Simone, God’s ambitious CEO, wants her head. The latest batch appear to be a real disaster but Angela has a plan to redeem herself. AUDITIONS Heaven Help Us will be a fun-filled production to be involved with. Auditions will be held at 2pm on Sunday 25 September. Production dates are 23 November – 3 December. Perusal scripts are available from PaperPlus in Coastlands. CAST Angela Aged 40s or 50s. Filling in for St Peter as Heaven’s gatekeeper. Doesn’t suffer fools. Blunt. Matter-of-fact but likeable. Sensible. Dry sense of humour when she uses it. Dressed in white. Charles A new arrival to Heaven. Aged 40s or 50s. Timid and nervous to begin with but quickly opens up, becomes more extrovert and talks a lot. Former librarian. Wears blue surgical smock with bright satin boxer shorts underneath. Extremely religious. Geeky. Snooty accent. Simone God’s Chief Executive Officer. Late 30s or early 40s. Dictatorial. A bit overweight. Snobbish. Cold. Speaks clearly and precisely. Wears white. Fancies Trevor. Trevor (Trev) A new arrival to Heaven. Aged 40s or 50s. Loud. Full of life. Uncouth but not totally stupid. Dressed in old jeans and a farmer’s shirt. No camouflage gear or gun. A man’s man. Not religious. Extremely confident. Dislikes Natasha. Natasha A new arrival to Heaven. Aged 17. Well educated. Wealthy parents, rebelled. Confident. Selfish. Real attitude problem but mellows. Nose stud. Tattoo. Jeans, T-Shirt, hair messed up with bright colourful highlights. Annoys Trevor. Dorothy A new arrival to Heaven. In her 70s. Appears kind, genteel at first but has sinister side. Granny type. Wears a dressing gown, and large granny knickers underneath a skirt. Has wrinkled skin-coloured tights. Hair standing on end – has been electrocuted. Eccentric. Says things incorrectly. Has a handbag with knitting in it. The post Heaven Help Us Auditions appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Adrienne Fenemor comes to Kapiti Playhouse
      • New Zealand’s own, New York based B3 organ powerhouse, vocalist, composer and band leader Adrienne Fenemor is unleashing her brand new album Mo’ Puddin’ in NZ this month, including a performance at Kapiti Playhouse in Paraparaumu. Born in New Zealand into a musical family, Adrienne acquired her first organ in 2003 when she imported a Hammond C3 from Canada and with no jazz organ players in NZ, she taught herself to play by copying recordings by Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Groove Holmes and Jack McDuff. After performing in clubs and at festivals throughout New Zealand and Australia, Adrienne moved to the USA in 2008. Adrienne is a singer pianist extraordinaire, with 9 cruise ship contracts under her belt as well as performances in top New York hotels including the Waldorf Astoria, the Russian Tea Rooms and the Hilton. From October 2014 she spent six months as the resident hotel pianist and vocalist at the 5 star Park Hyatt Hotel in Busan. Wherever Adrienne goes, she receives great reviews. Audiences world-wide agree Adrienne is a fantastic entertainer with CDs released on several record labels in Asia, New Zealand and the USA. Since its release in April, Mo’ Puddin’ has quickly made its way up to the number 4 position in the CMJ Jazz Charts USA. Recorded in NYC with master musicians Peter Bernstein and Willie Jones III, this album is an original spin on the rich tradition of the B3, guitar, drums instrumentation. The tracks on Mo’ Puddin’ have been carefully crafted and feature three B3 classic covers and 6 original compositions written by Adrienne, each with its own flavour, audacity and infectious groove. For her performance at Kapiti Playhouse, Adrienne will be sharing the stage with amazing musicians, New York based New Zealander Mark Lockett on drums, and Wellington guitarist Noel Clayton. You can look forward to a concert with explosive organ-based music filled with swing and swagger in addition to Adrienne’s tasty vocal stylings. The show will start at 2pm on Sunday 28th August, and tickets ($20) are available at TicketDirect, Coastlands. Also available online on the TicketDirect website. The post Adrienne Fenemor comes to Kapiti Playhouse appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

    • Dan Bolton returns to Kapiti Playhouse
      • Where the new meets the old, New York City based musician and former Kapiti Coast resident, Dan Bolton is a singer/songwriter/pianist with a unique sound. His songs are 21st Century standards, incorporating elements of jazz, pop and Latin American styles. His music is reminiscent of George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin but with a modern twist. Dan has recently recorded 3 albums, The New York Sessions, Volumes 1,2 and 3 which he will be featuring in the show. As part of his New Zealand tour, and back by popular demand, Dan will be performing at the Kapiti Playhouse on Friday night, August 12th with New York based drummer, Mark Lockett, Kiwi jazz legend Roger Manins on sax and bassist, Johnny Lawrence (Electric Slide Hustle). The show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $30, available from Coastlands or via the TicketDirect website. To whet your appetite, check out these two YouTube videos featuring Dan’s music. The post Dan Bolton returns to Kapiti Playhouse appeared first on Kapiti Playhouse Inc..

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