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Comedy more uplifting than a reinforced Wonderbra
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 11:06 am | Skip Ink
GRUMPY OLD WOMEN Written by Jenny Éclair & Judith Holder From Cardiff to Canberra and now New Zealand, women of a certain age can finally unite behind a common fear of graying hairs and sagging rears. Around the world it is suddenly OK to celebrate ... More >>
Celebrating 40 Years On The Stage
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 11:59 am | Skip Ink
THE FIRST LADY of musical theatre, the legendary ELAINE PAIGE, announces two very special concert dates for New Zealand this November as she celebrates 40 fabulous years on the world stage. More >>
Dance Of Desire -- A New Dimension In Irish Dance
Monday, 24 August 2009, 3:02 pm | Skip Ink
THE most inspiring Irish dance event to tour the world in years is about to unleash itself on New Zealand. More >>
AC/DC Smash NZ Box Office Records
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 3:44 pm | Skip Ink
The world’s greatest rock band AC/DC smashed New Zealand box office records when tickets to their BLACK ICE WORLD TOUR went on sale for their Wellington and Auckland shows this week. More >>
The Motown Event – Mission Estate
Monday, 6 July 2009, 12:08 pm | Skip Ink
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Motown Americas greatest record label and global music icon. To mark this momentous occasion, The Mission Estate Concert reunites the legends of Motown music in a ONCE OFF WORLD PREMIERE EVENT called THE ... More >>
Alice Cooper's Theatre Of Death
Sunday, 5 July 2009, 12:06 pm | Skip Ink
THE ARCHITECT of Shock Rock ALICE COOPER is set to unleash himself on his legions of New Zealand fans in one very special – and scary – night of entertainment in AUCKLAND on SEPTEMBER 4. More >>
From primary school teacher to international star
Thursday, 25 June 2009, 5:16 pm | Skip Ink
UNIVERSAL Record’s hottest new international star MARGARET KEYS will celebrate her triumphant return to New Zealand with a spectacular concert at the Bruce Mason Centre on July 31 More >>
Damn The Dam Star John Hanlon comes out of hiding
Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 12:18 pm | Skip Ink
At least two generations of New Zealanders have been born since John Hanlon was a regular feature on our airwaves. Those old enough to remember him will recall songs like the iconic protest Damn the Dam, the soaring melody of Higher Trails and jaunty ... More >>
An evening with the legendary Russ Garcia
Friday, 19 June 2009, 9:52 am | Skip Ink
A CHARMED LIFE – an evening with Russ Garcia and friends will be a very special event celebrating the legend and featuring some of Garcia’s music spanning his extensive career of more than 60 years, both as arranger and composer. More >>
WICKED -- to open in Sydney this September
Monday, 8 June 2009, 10:55 am | Skip Ink
The biggest theatre hit of the decade will open in Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in September More >>
Eve to support Lionel Richie
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 11:18 am | Skip Ink
LESS THAN a year since all-girl group EVE launched, they have been signed to support international superstar LIONEL RICHIE at the prestigious Mission Estate Concert on February 28 in front of a 25,000-strong audience. EVE were sought for this performance ... More >>
McPhail & Gadsby -- new shows added
Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 3:09 pm | Skip Ink
DUE TO overwhelming demand, extra and new shows have been added to the extensive tour by iconic New Zealand comedians David McPhail and Jon Gadsby. Extra shows have been added in Ashburton, Upper Hutt and Palmerston North and an Auckland show has ... More >>
Stomp 09: Fresher Fasher Funnier
Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 3:51 pm | Skip Ink
STOMP unveils new routines, new choreography and new music. Touring from April 2009. The British theatrical sensation STOMP returns to Australia and New Zealand in April with their revamped show – fresher, faster and funnier than ever before! More >>
London’s Hottest Stars On Tour
Tuesday, 27 January 2009, 9:41 am | Skip Ink
FIVE of London’s hottest stars will tour with New Zealand-born tenor Geoff Sewell in a spectacular concert series next month. Sewell – creator and founding member of AMICI FOREVER– has hand picked his co-stars who represent the crème de la crème ... More >>
Le Grand Cirque -- Auckland Season Extended
Thursday, 22 January 2009, 12:39 pm | Skip Ink
DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND, promoters are extending the Auckland season of the jaw-dropping Le Grand Cirque. More >>
McPhail & Gadsby tour: new shows added
Wednesday, 21 January 2009, 12:32 pm | Skip Ink
DUE TO overwhelming demand, extra and new shows have been added to the extensive tour by iconic New Zealand comedians David McPhail and Jon Gadsby. Extra shows have been added in Upper Hutt and Palmerston North and now an Auckland show has been added ... More >>
Amici Star To Perform With NZ School Choirs
Wednesday, 21 January 2009, 12:01 pm | Skip Ink
AMICI FOREVER founder Geoff Sewell has selected schools from throughout New Zealand to perform with him and London’s hottest stars in a concert tour starting next month. More >>
Dame Kiri Romancing Wellington Valentine’s Day
Wednesday, 21 January 2009, 11:58 am | Skip Ink
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is coming to Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre for an exclusive performance on Valentine’s Day. More >>
CATS -- tickets on sale now
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 12:15 pm | Skip Ink
June 2009, The Civic Theatre, Auckland will transform into a magical world of lushly orchestrated music, gasp-inducing dance, songs that draw excited laughter one moment, and soaring wonder the next. Only one show brings all of the facets of musical theatre ... More >>
Billy Connolly -- Beware! He's Back
Monday, 3 November 2008, 4:59 pm | Skip Ink
OUTRAGEOUS comedian BILLY CONNOLLY announces that he's set to wreak havoc again in New Zealand. The rabald Scotsman with a penchant for lycra, trikes and nude bungy jumping is bringing his whacky comedy show back in February and March. More >>