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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 – America’s 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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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