Lunchtime Recital
Whanganui Opera Week
NZ Opera School
LUNCHTIME RECITAL
Wednesday 10 January 12 noon
Heritage House, St Hill Street
Splendid music, delicious food and a beautiful environment - what better way could there be to spend your lunchtime!
Presented by current and previous Dame Malvina Major Scholars from New Zealand Opera, traditionally this recital is the first public performance by students of the New Zealand Opera School at the annual residential Summer School in Whanganui.
A buffet lunch precedes the concert; excellent food, great music, talented young performers in beautiful surroundings all make this an event not to be missed.
Finish approx 2pm
Tickets $25 includes lunch
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018 12:00 pm
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Masterclass 1
Whanganui Opera Week
NZ Opera School
PUBLIC MASTERCLASS 1
with Cesar Ulloa
Friday 12 January 7.30pm
Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School
The NZ Opera School offers young singers the opportunity to develop their vocal techniques, their language and performance abilities during twelve days of intensive tuition.
The tutors who are selected to teach at the NZOS are of the very highest standard and come to Whanganui from around the world, as well as New Zealand.
Wanganui Collegiate School is the venue chosen to host the NZ Opera School in January each year as it offers excellent facilities with accommodation, dining room, the Prince Edward Auditorium, Chapel and music rooms. The facilities are excellent for fostering and nurturing the training of New Zealand’s emerging Opera Stars.
If you have never been to a Masterclass before, we urge you to experience a training session in progress.
The masterclasses give a greater insight into the development of the human voice, and are great fun!
Bring a friend and enjoy a glass of wine or juice after the masterclass.
Finish approx 10pm
Tickets $15 each
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Friday, January 12, 2018 7:30 pm
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Masterclass 2
Whanganui Opera Week
NZ Opera School
PUBLIC MASTERCLASS 2
with Della Jones
Monday 15 January 7.30pm
Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School
The NZ Opera School offers young singers the opportunity to develop their vocal techniques, their language and performance abilities during twelve days of intensive tuition.
The tutors who are selected to teach at the NZOS are of the very highest standard and come to Whanganui from around the world, as well as New Zealand.
Wanganui Collegiate School is the venue chosen to host the NZ Opera School in January each year as it offers excellent facilities with accommodation, dining room, the Prince Edward Auditorium, Chapel and music rooms. The facilities are excellent for fostering and nurturing the training of New Zealand’s emerging Opera Stars.
If you have never been to a Masterclass before, we urge you to experience a training session in progress.
The masterclasses give a greater insight into the development of the human voice, and are great fun!
Bring a friend and enjoy a glass of wine or juice after the masterclass.
Finish approx 10pm
Tickets $15 each
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Monday, January 15, 2018 7:30 pm
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Great Opera Moments
Whanganui Opera Week
NZ Opera School
GREAT OPERA MOMENTS
Saturday 20 January 7.30pm
Royal Wanganui Opera House
The New Zealand Opera School, based annually during January in Whanganui, is delighted the their Principal Sponsor, the Freemasons Foundation, will sponsor the final Opera School concert ‘Great Opera Moments 2018, in the Royal Wanganui Opera House
The School, based at the Wanganui Collegiate School, is now in its 24th year.
An evening of arias and ensembles, magically staged in our own Royal Wanganui Opera House, you will be enchanted and entertained by all the students from the 2018 New Zealand Opera School. This is pure Opera pleasure.
Finish approx 10pm
Adult $35 Senior $30 Student $30
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Saturday, January 20, 2018 7:30 pm
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The Tempest
Bason Botanic Garden Trust presents
THE TEMPEST
Thursday 22 & Friday 23 February 7pm
Saturday 24 February 3pm & 8pm
Venue: Bason Botanic Gardens
The Tempest is said by some to be William Shakespeare’s last play. Did you know that Shakespeare at Bason is the only volunteer theatre performing the classics in an outdoor setting for the community in Whanganui? You want to be a part of this! And, since Bason Botanic Gardens closes at dusk, the three night time performances are the only times that you are allowed to be in the park after dark! It’s a very special place, don’t you think?
· Running time approx 2.5 hours including intermission
· Gates open 1 hour prior to performance
· You may bring a tall chair or umbrella but you will be seated on the sides to make sure everyone has a good line of vision to the performance area.
· Coffee and tea and a limited range of nibbles will be available. You can bring your own snack and please remember that this is a non BYO alcohol event.
· No wine, beer, cider or spirits will be on offer, unless served in the picnic hamper.
Thursday night & Saturday matinee
Tickets $10 each
Friday & Saturday nights
Tickets $20
Add a picnic hamper for one for $25 - choose from the 3 dinner options below for the evening performances or buy an afternoon tea hamper to have during the Saturday matinee.
Option 1
1 x Gancia Prosecco DOC Brut (Italy)* 200ml bottle
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Selection of Cheese’s, sundried tomato with lightly toasted Baguette
Cold crumbed spicy chicken tenders with fresh summer salads
Buttered Croissant
Cheese cake
Option 2
1 x Craft Beer (330ml bottle)
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Marinated Prawns with spicy dip and Baguette
Curry-Lime Pork Kebabs with fresh summer salads
Buttered Croissant
Apple/Berry crumble
Option 3 - Vegetarian
1 x Gancia Prosecco DOC Brut (Italy)* 200ml bottle
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Selection of Cheese’s, sundried tomato with lightly toasted Baguette
Avocado and Spicy Onion Jam Croissants
Veg & Fruit flame grilled Kebabs
Apple/Berry Crumble
Saturday at 2pm - Afternoon Tea
1 x Juice selection - Mill Orchard (400ml bottle)
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Antipasto selection with crackers
Buttered Croissant
Fresh Fruit selection chocolate dipped
Citrus Tart
All options come with plastic glass, cutlery, serviettes and a placemat.
*wine subject to change but will be similar
All hampers are $25 - supplied by AdAstra Catering |
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Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:00 pm
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The Tempest
Bason Botanic Garden Trust presents
THE TEMPEST
Thursday 22 & Friday 23 February 7pm
Saturday 24 February 3pm & 8pm
Venue: Bason Botanic Gardens
The Tempest is said by some to be William Shakespeare’s last play. Did you know that Shakespeare at Bason is the only volunteer theatre performing the classics in an outdoor setting for the community in Whanganui? You want to be a part of this! And, since Bason Botanic Gardens closes at dusk, the three night time performances are the only times that you are allowed to be in the park after dark! It’s a very special place, don’t you think?
· Running time approx 2.5 hours including intermission
· Gates open 1 hour prior to performance
· You may bring a tall chair or umbrella but you will be seated on the sides to make sure everyone has a good line of vision to the performance area.
· Coffee and tea and a limited range of nibbles will be available. You can bring your own snack and please remember that this is a non BYO alcohol event.
· No wine, beer, cider or spirits will be on offer, unless served in the picnic hamper.
Thursday night & Saturday matinee
Tickets $10 each
Friday & Saturday nights
Tickets $20
Add a picnic hamper for one for $25 - choose from the 3 dinner options below for the evening performances or buy an afternoon tea hamper to have during the Saturday matinee.
Option 1
1 x Gancia Prosecco DOC Brut (Italy)* 200ml bottle
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Selection of Cheese’s, sundried tomato with lightly toasted Baguette
Cold crumbed spicy chicken tenders with fresh summer salads
Buttered Croissant
Cheese cake
Option 2
1 x Craft Beer (330ml bottle)
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Marinated Prawns with spicy dip and Baguette
Curry-Lime Pork Kebabs with fresh summer salads
Buttered Croissant
Apple/Berry crumble
Option 3 - Vegetarian
1 x Gancia Prosecco DOC Brut (Italy)* 200ml bottle
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Selection of Cheese’s, sundried tomato with lightly toasted Baguette
Avocado and Spicy Onion Jam Croissants
Veg & Fruit flame grilled Kebabs
Apple/Berry Crumble
Saturday at 2pm - Afternoon Tea
1 x Juice selection - Mill Orchard (400ml bottle)
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Antipasto selection with crackers
Buttered Croissant
Fresh Fruit selection chocolate dipped
Citrus Tart
All options come with plastic glass, cutlery, serviettes and a placemat.
*wine subject to change but will be similar
All hampers are $25 - supplied by AdAstra Catering |
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Friday, February 23, 2018 7:00 pm
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Juliet McLean
JULIET McLEAN & THE NAVIGATORS Friday 23 February 7.30pm The Grand Hotel, cnr Guyton & St Hill Streets A little bit about Juliet McLean’s Music Imagine Natalie Merchant quietly meeting Nick Cave and softly leading him into a tango - sensual, soulful, a gentle reminder of the lost places of the heart. Juliet and her band playfully invite you to join this dance, threading through different jazz infused genres with her piano and vocal led music. Mclean's collaboration with Rob Ju (drums) Hamish Cameron (bass) and Richie Isaacs (guitar) began during recording sessions but has developed into a fine live performance - the skilful musicians navigating a course for the songs to sail by. They have played many amazing spaces - from theatres, clubs and bars to lounges, piano shops and parks, always delighting in the alchemy of live music. Juliet released her EP "The Dance" in 2016. Part of La Fiesta with proceeds supporting The Women’s NetworkWeb: www.lafiestanz.com
Finish approx. 9.30pm Adult $15 Senior / Student $12 WN supporter $12 |
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Friday, February 23, 2018 7:30 pm
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The Tempest
Bason Botanic Garden Trust presents
THE TEMPEST
Thursday 22 & Friday 23 February 7pm
Saturday 24 February 3pm & 8pm
Venue: Bason Botanic Gardens
The Tempest is said by some to be William Shakespeare’s last play. Did you know that Shakespeare at Bason is the only volunteer theatre performing the classics in an outdoor setting for the community in Whanganui? You want to be a part of this! And, since Bason Botanic Gardens closes at dusk, the three night time performances are the only times that you are allowed to be in the park after dark! It’s a very special place, don’t you think?
· Running time approx 2.5 hours including intermission
· Gates open 1 hour prior to performance
· You may bring a tall chair or umbrella but you will be seated on the sides to make sure everyone has a good line of vision to the performance area.
· Coffee and tea and a limited range of nibbles will be available. You can bring your own snack and please remember that this is a non BYO alcohol event.
· No wine, beer, cider or spirits will be on offer, unless served in the picnic hamper.
Thursday night & Saturday matinee
Tickets $10 each
Friday & Saturday nights
Tickets $20
Add a picnic hamper for one for $25 - choose from the 3 dinner options below for the evening performances or buy an afternoon tea hamper to have during the Saturday matinee.
Option 1
1 x Gancia Prosecco DOC Brut (Italy)* 200ml bottle
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Selection of Cheese’s, sundried tomato with lightly toasted Baguette
Cold crumbed spicy chicken tenders with fresh summer salads
Buttered Croissant
Cheese cake
Option 2
1 x Craft Beer (330ml bottle)
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Marinated Prawns with spicy dip and Baguette
Curry-Lime Pork Kebabs with fresh summer salads
Buttered Croissant
Apple/Berry crumble
Option 3 - Vegetarian
1 x Gancia Prosecco DOC Brut (Italy)* 200ml bottle
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Selection of Cheese’s, sundried tomato with lightly toasted Baguette
Avocado and Spicy Onion Jam Croissants
Veg & Fruit flame grilled Kebabs
Apple/Berry Crumble
Saturday at 2pm - Afternoon Tea
1 x Juice selection - Mill Orchard (400ml bottle)
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Antipasto selection with crackers
Buttered Croissant
Fresh Fruit selection chocolate dipped
Citrus Tart
All options come with plastic glass, cutlery, serviettes and a placemat.
*wine subject to change but will be similar
All hampers are $25 - supplied by AdAstra Catering |
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Saturday, February 24, 2018 3:00 pm
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The Tempest
Bason Botanic Garden Trust presents
THE TEMPEST
Thursday 22 & Friday 23 February 7pm
Saturday 24 February 3pm & 8pm
Venue: Bason Botanic Gardens
The Tempest is said by some to be William Shakespeare’s last play. Did you know that Shakespeare at Bason is the only volunteer theatre performing the classics in an outdoor setting for the community in Whanganui? You want to be a part of this! And, since Bason Botanic Gardens closes at dusk, the three night time performances are the only times that you are allowed to be in the park after dark! It’s a very special place, don’t you think?
· Running time approx 2.5 hours including intermission
· Gates open 1 hour prior to performance
· You may bring a tall chair or umbrella but you will be seated on the sides to make sure everyone has a good line of vision to the performance area.
· Coffee and tea and a limited range of nibbles will be available. You can bring your own snack and please remember that this is a non BYO alcohol event.
· No wine, beer, cider or spirits will be on offer, unless served in the picnic hamper.
Thursday night & Saturday matinee
Tickets $10 each
Friday & Saturday nights
Tickets $20
Add a picnic hamper for one for $25 - choose from the 3 dinner options below for the evening performances or buy an afternoon tea hamper to have during the Saturday matinee.
Option 1
1 x Gancia Prosecco DOC Brut (Italy)* 200ml bottle
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Selection of Cheese’s, sundried tomato with lightly toasted Baguette
Cold crumbed spicy chicken tenders with fresh summer salads
Buttered Croissant
Cheese cake
Option 2
1 x Craft Beer (330ml bottle)
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Marinated Prawns with spicy dip and Baguette
Curry-Lime Pork Kebabs with fresh summer salads
Buttered Croissant
Apple/Berry crumble
Option 3 - Vegetarian
1 x Gancia Prosecco DOC Brut (Italy)* 200ml bottle
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Selection of Cheese’s, sundried tomato with lightly toasted Baguette
Avocado and Spicy Onion Jam Croissants
Veg & Fruit flame grilled Kebabs
Apple/Berry Crumble
Saturday at 2pm - Afternoon Tea
1 x Juice selection - Mill Orchard (400ml bottle)
1 x Waiwera Water 250ml
Antipasto selection with crackers
Buttered Croissant
Fresh Fruit selection chocolate dipped
Citrus Tart
All options come with plastic glass, cutlery, serviettes and a placemat.
*wine subject to change but will be similar
All hampers are $25 - supplied by AdAstra Catering |
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Saturday, February 24, 2018 8:00 pm
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Behind Closed Doors
Wanganui Amdram presents
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 March 7.30pm
Amdram Theatre, 171 Guyton Street
Thursday 8 March - Gala Evening to celebrate International Women’s Day - book a table and celebrate with a complimentary glass of bubbles and canapés.
Amdram in Conjunction with Le Fiesta and the Whanganui Women’s Network
Behind Closed Doors – Directed by Graham Dack
A Dark Comedy that tackles the issues of family violence within two families of different socio-economic classes – one an upper class well to do family, the other a down to earth working class family. Both families have children at the same University and it is through their relationship and pending engagement that opens the eyes of those on both sides of the abuse. It explores their day to day struggles, how they cope with the abuse and finally how it is challenged.
A hard hitting but funny play!
Proceeds to Whanganui Women’s Network!
Add an Antipasto Platter for two for $20 (a selection of cheese, olives, charcuterie, dips and breads)
Age advisory 18+
Round tables of 8 - layout may vary to assist with your enjoyment of the show.
Web: www.amdram-wanganui.com Adult $20 Adult with platter $40 Senior $18 Amdram member $18 Senior / Member with platter $38 NB: Member tickets not available on-line - purchase at the Opera House
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Wednesday, March 07, 2018 7:30 pm
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Behind Closed Doors
Wanganui Amdram presents
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 March 7.30pm
Amdram Theatre, 171 Guyton Street
Thursday 8 March - Gala Evening to celebrate International Women’s Day - book a table and celebrate with a complimentary glass of bubbles and canapés.
Amdram in Conjunction with Le Fiesta and the Whanganui Women’s Network
Behind Closed Doors – Directed by Graham Dack
A Dark Comedy that tackles the issues of family violence within two families of different socio-economic classes – one an upper class well to do family, the other a down to earth working class family. Both families have children at the same University and it is through their relationship and pending engagement that opens the eyes of those on both sides of the abuse. It explores their day to day struggles, how they cope with the abuse and finally how it is challenged.
A hard hitting but funny play!
Proceeds to Whanganui Women’s Network!
Add an Antipasto Platter for two for $20 (a selection of cheese, olives, charcuterie, dips and breads)
Age advisory 18+
Round tables of 8 - layout may vary to assist with your enjoyment of the show.
Web: www.amdram-wanganui.com Adult $20 Adult with platter $40 Senior $18 Amdram member $18 Senior / Member with platter $38 NB: Member tickets not available on-line - purchase at the Opera House
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Thursday, March 08, 2018 7:30 pm
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Behind Closed Doors
Wanganui Amdram presents
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 March 7.30pm
Amdram Theatre, 171 Guyton Street
Thursday 8 March - Gala Evening to celebrate International Women’s Day - book a table and celebrate with a complimentary glass of bubbles and canapés.
Amdram in Conjunction with Le Fiesta and the Whanganui Women’s Network
Behind Closed Doors – Directed by Graham Dack
A Dark Comedy that tackles the issues of family violence within two families of different socio-economic classes – one an upper class well to do family, the other a down to earth working class family. Both families have children at the same University and it is through their relationship and pending engagement that opens the eyes of those on both sides of the abuse. It explores their day to day struggles, how they cope with the abuse and finally how it is challenged.
A hard hitting but funny play!
Proceeds to Whanganui Women’s Network!
Add an Antipasto Platter for two for $20 (a selection of cheese, olives, charcuterie, dips and breads)
Age advisory 18+
Round tables of 8 - layout may vary to assist with your enjoyment of the show.
Web: www.amdram-wanganui.com Adult $20 Adult with platter $40 Senior $18 Amdram member $18 Senior / Member with platter $38 NB: Member tickets not available on-line - purchase at the Opera House
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Friday, March 09, 2018 7:30 pm
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Behind Closed Doors
Wanganui Amdram presents
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 March 7.30pm
Amdram Theatre, 171 Guyton Street
Thursday 8 March - Gala Evening to celebrate International Women’s Day - book a table and celebrate with a complimentary glass of bubbles and canapés.
Amdram in Conjunction with Le Fiesta and the Whanganui Women’s Network
Behind Closed Doors – Directed by Graham Dack
A Dark Comedy that tackles the issues of family violence within two families of different socio-economic classes – one an upper class well to do family, the other a down to earth working class family. Both families have children at the same University and it is through their relationship and pending engagement that opens the eyes of those on both sides of the abuse. It explores their day to day struggles, how they cope with the abuse and finally how it is challenged.
A hard hitting but funny play!
Proceeds to Whanganui Women’s Network!
Add an Antipasto Platter for two for $20 (a selection of cheese, olives, charcuterie, dips and breads)
Age advisory 18+
Round tables of 8 - layout may vary to assist with your enjoyment of the show.
Web: www.amdram-wanganui.com Adult $20 Adult with platter $40 Senior $18 Amdram member $18 Senior / Member with platter $38 NB: Member tickets not available on-line - purchase at the Opera House
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Saturday, March 10, 2018 7:30 pm
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Motel California
Wanganui Cancer Society
Relay for Life 2018
MOTEL CALIFORNIA
Eagles tribute band
Saturday 17 March
Cooks Gardens
Gates open 10.30am
Top local bands and artists 11am-7pm
MOTEL CALIFORNIA 7pm-10pm
MOTEL CALIFORNIA covers all the Eagles main hits with vocal harmonies and guitar parts just as the Eagles do them, in hit chronological hit order. You’ll know them all !
The Eagles have been in the backdrop of our lives since 1971with hits including Hotel California, Take it Easy, New Kid in Town, Heartache Tonight, The Long Run, Life in the Fast Lane and Peaceful Easy Feeling, just to name a few.
Relay For Life is an inspiring community event that gives everyone a chance to celebrate cancer survivors and carers; remember loved ones lost to cancer; and fight back by raising awareness and funds to support the work of Cancer Society. Relay For Life is for people of all ages and fitness levels - anyone can take part!
Relay For Life involves teams of people who walk or run around a track. In a relay style, each team needs to have at least one participant on the track throughout the event.
FAMILY FRIENDLY - NO ALCOHOL EVENT
Adult $18
Child 5-15yrs $10
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not available online
Family 2A+2C $50
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Saturday, March 17, 2018 7:00 pm
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Foster & Allen
Event Entertainment present
FOSTER & ALLEN
Friday 4 May 7pm
Royal Wanganui Opera House
Legendary Irish folk music due Foster & Allen are number one stars across the globe, having 30 new-release charting albums over a 40-year career, the only act in the world to do so. This legendary Irish folk music act began in 1975 when Mick Foster & Tony Allen formed their duo after many years of playing together. Their big break came with the single 'A Bunch of Thyme' which stayed in the Irish Charts for an unbelievable 53 weeks and became a Number One single in the British Top 20. Foster & Allen's mega-hits include 'Old Flames' & 'Maggie' which has seen them amass record sales in excess of 20 million sales worldwide due to their loyal fan-base.
Foster & Allen's style and easy listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever. Join them on their 2018 New Zealand tour.
Finish approx. 9.20pm
Tickets $75
Group 8+ $70 each
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Friday, May 04, 2018 7:00 pm
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RNZB Tutus on Tour
Royal New Zealand Ballet
TUTUS ON TOUR
Friday 13 July 6.30pm
Royal Wanganui Opera House
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s much-loved regional touring programme continues in 2018. Supported by Ryman Healthcare, Tutus on Tour brings dancers from the RNZB into seven regional centres including Wanganui, with performances tailor-made for smaller venues, and suitable for all ages.
A fantastic opportunity to see your critically-acclaimed national ballet company performing highlights from their extensive repertoire, including classical and contemporary favourites and new works. Programme details for the Wanganui performance will be announced early 2018.
With one show only and tickets priced at just $25-$35 for adults ($10-$20 child) this is guaranteed to sell fast.
Finish approx. 8pm
A reserve:
Adult $35 - Group 6+ $31.50 each
Senior / Student / unwaged $31.50
Child to 18yrs $20 - Group 6+ $18
B reserve:
Adult $25 - Group 6+ $22.50ea
Senior / Student / unwaged $22.50
Child to 18yrs $10 - Group 6+ $9 each
Friends & Young Friends of RNZB – password ENPOINTE
A reserve $28
B reserve $20
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Friday, July 13, 2018 6:30 pm
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