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Ellerslie Theatrical Society Presents FESTEN

Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 9:30 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Based on the award-winning Danish film ‘The Celebration’. Festen sees family and close friends gather to celebrate Helge's 60th birthday. Rocked by the recent death of his twin sister Linda, Christian, the eldest son, raises the first toast. ... More >>

The End of the Golden Weather

Monday, 22 February 2016, 9:48 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

A classic New Zealand yarn from the pen of Bruce Mason as adapted for an ensemble by Raymond Hawthorne. www.ellerslietheatre.co.nz 10 to 19 March 2016 More >>

Murder Mystery Dinner by Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Friday, 17 April 2015, 10:14 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Dust off your tiaras and dunk your diamonds! Dame Nivea Olay – Prima Ballerina Absoluta (retired) is hosting two Murder Mystery Dinners. Be prepared for mayhem and a touch of murder as Dame Nivea holds these special fundraising nights so she ... More >>

Social Climbers

Monday, 9 March 2015, 10:09 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Ellerslie Theatrical Society Inc. (ETS) has an entertaining line up of plays appearing on stage this year starting with Roger Hall’s bonding weekend comedy Social Climbers More >>

Journey's End - Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Monday, 13 October 2014, 10:55 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

“profoundly moving ... straight from the heart. ~ The Guardian By the beginning of 1918, although Germany was winning the war in the east, its forces were running out of matériel and its civilians out of food. The German High Command knew that ... More >>

Ellerslie Theatrical Society presents I HATE HAMLET

Monday, 11 August 2014, 12:43 pm | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Life is not going well for LA TV star Andrew Rally. His popular medical drama has been cancelled, his girlfriend is clinging to her virginity, and he’s accidentally bought a medieval duplex in New York. More >>

Ellerslie Theatrical Society presents MOTEL

Saturday, 31 May 2014, 2:19 pm | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

a play written by April Phillips and directed by Bruce Brown www.ellerslietheatre.co.nz 5 to 14 June 2014 “Motel is a rich and enjoyable piece. It's a treat to spend an evening with these characters, guiltily watching.” Theatreview More >>

Take a Chance on Me

Monday, 10 March 2014, 1:43 pm | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Three women and three men who are, at that very moment, coming to grips with the realisation that their lives have been reduced to paying to attend singles dinners in the hope of meeting someone as desperate as themselves. Each has recently lost ... More >>

Ellerslie One Act Play Festival 2013

Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 3:20 pm | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

You might find all of these genres in this fourth season of the Ellerslie One Act Play Festival. Six plays, including three new works, and six directors cover six stories ranging from abductions and embezzlements to climate change and proposals. More >>

Ellerslie Theatrical Society presents LOOT - by Joe Orton

Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 3:04 pm | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

On the day of Mrs McLeavy's funeral, Loot follows her teenage son Hal and the sexually excitable undertaker Dennis as they attempt to stash the cash from their burglary of the bank next door. When Dennis is visited by Truscott of 'The Yard' the boys ... More >>

Ellerslie Theatrical Society presents: Present Laughter

Friday, 15 February 2013, 10:45 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Ellerslie Theatrical Society presents Present Laughter by Noel Coward directed by David Blakey 14 to 23 March 2013 A renowned actor who performs continuously - whether on or off the stage - runs into problems with an aspiring actress, an obsessive writer ... More >>

Travels With My Aunt

Monday, 29 October 2012, 10:15 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Soon after meeting his Aunt Augusta, he has had a run-in with the police, smoked weed on the Orient Express, smuggled money and been offered sex in a brothel in Paris' ~ Sam Jordison - Guardian UK At his mother's funeral, stuffy bank clerk Henry Pulling ... More >>

Travels With My Aunt

Monday, 29 October 2012, 9:59 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

by Graham Greene and adapted by Giles Havergal directed by Des Smith 8 to 17 November 2012 More >>

Ellerslie Theatrical Society presents Nude With Violin

Monday, 13 August 2012, 10:26 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Click for big version. Ellerslie Theatrical Society presents NUDE WITH VIOLIN by Noel Coward directed by Jocelyn McQuaid 23 August to 1 September 2012 More >>

Ellerslie Theatrical Society Presents 'The Winter's Tale'

Monday, 28 May 2012, 12:22 pm | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

A magical tale exploring the cycles of human life, the destructive capacity of jealousy and the struggle for understanding, forgiveness and reconciliation. And a bear. More >>

CHERISH by NZ playwright Ken Duncum Dir. Sian Davis

Monday, 24 October 2011, 9:40 pm | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Jess and Maeve each have a daughter fathered by Tom, who lives with contract lawyer William. The deal is that Jess will have another child who will be raised by Tom and William ... “Cherish is the tale of two couples and the children they share. ... More >>

AMI Ellerslie One Act Play Festival 2011

Monday, 1 August 2011, 12:46 pm | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

You might find all of these genres in the third biennial AMI Ellerslie One Act Play Festival presented by Ellerslie Theatrical Society running from the 25th of August through to the 3rd of September at the Stables Theatre. This festival has become ... More >>

Blithe Spirit

Monday, 30 May 2011, 10:00 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Ellerslie Theatrical Society presents the New Zealand Premiere of BLITHE SPIRIT an improbable farce by Noél Coward directed by Rex Steele 17 to 26 March 2011 More >>

Doubt: A Parable - Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Monday, 11 May 2009, 10:33 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Doubt has become the most produced play in America. In a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, a strong-minded nun must decide whether to voice her concerns about a male colleague, ... More >>

Where There’s a Will…

Friday, 27 February 2009, 10:06 am | Ellerslie Theatrical Society

Derek and Linda’s marriage is on the rocks.  Not surprising really - given that Derek is having an affair with Linda’s younger sister, Carol, while Linda, unbeknownst to Derek, is having an affair with his younger brother, Colin! Wills and generous ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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