What a Start!!!

Wow! I am exhausted and the year has only just started. The OoH is kicking off 2011 with an explosion of events. Preceding a successful year in 2010 The Ooh is positive that 2011 will be bigger and better. It is already shaping up to be that way. The first of many conferences for 2011 booked is for The Australian and New Zealand Geomorphology Group. They are due to arrive around January the 3oth and stay for a week. Fantastic shows on the way in February including Will Martin and A Night of the Proms. 2011 is filling up with other shows including, Nick Jr’s Dora the explorer live, Tutus on Tour, Michael Jackson HIStory, Party Girls, Dirty Dusting, Steampunk and more.

On everyone's lips at the moment is Stan Walker, the secret was leaked last week with loads of people making enquiries. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 9am on Monaday January 24th. Stan was the winner of four categories at the 2010 NZ Music Awards, taking home
"Tuis" for International Achievement, Highest Selling NZ Single, NZ On Air Radio Airplay Record of the Year and the coveted People's Choice award. Stan will be bringing his band to NZ for the first time and is excited at the prospect
of playing in these fantastic theatres. 'It's going to be a blast' says Stan.
All Tickets Cash and Eftpos $49.00 each and all Tickets paying with Credit Card $50.25 each plus service fees

In February Valentines weekend will draw people to the region with a dinner at The Oamaru Opera House on Saturday the 12^th. The three course meal with a glass of Kurow Village wine and tea and coffee is only $119.80 for two plus service fees with a chance to upgrade to an accommodation packages.
Book accommodation and meal packages with:
The Kingsgate Hotel Brydone | www.kingsgateoamaru.co.nz | +64 3 433 0480
Highfield Mews | www.highfieldmews.co.nz | +64 3 434 3437
Ambassador Motor Lodge | www.ambassadoroamaru.co.nz | +64 3 437 2146
Bella Vista Oamaru | www.bellavistamoteloamaru.co.nz | +64 3 434 2400

It will be a busy year for The Oamaru Opera House, to see "What's On" remember to keep on checking our website www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz.

There are many ways to book your tickets...

You can book at your usual Ticketdirect outlet or online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz.

For all your entertainment, sports and events, book at Ticketdirect

www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Ticketdirect 0800 4 Ticket

Oamaru Opera House Ticket enquiries +64 3 433 0770

www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz

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Tim Beveridge at The Oamaru Opera House this Saturday night.

Music of the Night

Tim is thrilled to announce his return to Oamaru for a special one off concert, a wonderfully intimate evening of music from the star of "Les Miserables".
"Music of the Night" features highlights from Beveridge's career including songs from "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Miserables" as well as music from Beveridge's collaboration with American Music Legend Russ Garcia - conductor and arranger to the likes of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.
Beveridge will be joined on stage my some of his fellow cast members from "Les
Miserables", including Richard Bowering, Krissie McGeown and Meghan McCorkindale. "Beveridge's charisma and artistry put him head and shoulders above the rest." - Michael Church - Sunday Express (UK)
"He sings and tells stories with an ease that makes the stage his living room, with each one of the audience a guest." - Nelson Mail
"In terms of sheer relaxed vocal finesse New Zealander Tim Beveridge was peerless." -- David Benedict "The Singer" (UK)

Venue: The Whitestone Contracting Auditorium, The Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru
More Information:
All tickets $49.50 plus service fees

Reserved Seating Event In the Whitestone Contracting Auditorium, Oamaru Opera House
Eftpos available for Door Sales and venue Box Office.
Cash bar available pre show and interval
Tim's CD will be available for purchase on the night cash only.

Dont miss it!!

There are many ways to book your tickets...

You can book at your usual Ticketdirect outlet or online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz.

For all your entertainment, sports and events, book at Ticketdirect

www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Ticketdirect 0800 4 Ticket

Oamaru Opera House Ticket enquiries (03) 4330770

www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz

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Isla Grant on way to Oamaru and tickets on sale

Isla Grant with Al Grant and Friends

Scottish born singer-songwriter Isla Grant returns to New Zealand in 2010 with a fresh look and brand new songs, as well as old favourites. The popular singer will be touring with her equally as talented husband Al Grant and band members.

Her beautiful voice together with an ability to write sensitive songs that cross over from country/folk to easy listening have now established her as a major recording artist in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Venue:

Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru

More Information:

Prices Excluding Services Fees.

Reserved Seating Event In the Whitestone Contracting Auditorium, Oamaru Opera House

Eftpos available for Door Sales and venue Box Office.

Prices: All $59 (for cash and eftpos) plus service fee

All $61 (for credit card) plus service fee

Cash bar available pre show and interval

Please advise if you require wheelchair seating.

For all your entertainment, sports and events, book at Ticketdirect

www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Ticketdirect 0800 4 Ticket

Oamaru Opera House Ticket enquiries (03) 4330770

www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz

www.oamaruoperahouse.blogspot.com

The Gondoliers with The Southern Sinfonia

THE GONDOLIERS

The Really Authentic Gilbert and Sullivan Performance Trust (RAGSPT) is presenting the entire G&S repertoire in chronological order over the 11-year period 2002-2012. In November, the eleventh opera, The Gondoliers, is scheduled for performance with an exciting cast, both in Dunedin and – exceptionally - in Oamaru as well.

This joyously sunny work, set in Venice, satirises republican egalitarianism and tells the strange and romantic story of two sturdy Republicans called upon jointly to assume the responsibilities of Monarchy. But which gondolier is really the king? And which boy is married to which girl? A comic Spanish Ducal family, the Plaza-Toros, and a mournful Grand Inquisitor do everything they can to complicate the plot.

In The Gondoliers there is a greater proportion of music to dialogue than in most of the other Savoy operas. Both author and composer spent more time working on this opera than they had on their earlier works and they paid rare tributes to one other's work after the premiere. A case of author and composer acting, for once, "in perfect unity".

A strong cast of some of Dunedin's finest performers together with a couple of guest principals from further afield will bring The Gondoliers to life under the direction of English professional stage director, Alan Spencer, back for his fourth production for the RAGSPT.

Trust website: www.gns-dunedin.org.nz

Bookings

The Gondoliers will be staged at the Oamaru Opera House on 13 November at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Bookings: Oamaru Opera House (03) 433 0770 or 0800 4 TICKET or 0800 224 224. Website bookings: www.ticketdirect.co.nz. Tickets: Adults $47.50, Seniors (65+) and groups of 10 or more $42.50, Students and children still at school $22.50. Booking fees apply.

For all your entertainment, sports and events, book at Ticketdirect

www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Ticketdirect 0800 4 Ticket

Oamaru Opera House Ticket enquiries (03) 4330770

www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz

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Gerry and The Crocodettes coming to Oamaru Opera House

This cabaret show for children aged between 2-8 is packed with song and dance routines that will even have parents joining in the fun.

Come and meet Gerry the Crocodettes, Pat the 900-year-old Galactic Alligator, Frincess the Princess, and Herman the yeti. Joining the Crocodettes are the Star fairies Venus and Saturn who listen to all children's wishes.

You can check out Gerry and the Crocodettes on their website www.thecrocodettes.com and follow them on facebook.

This fun filled high energy show is not to be missed!

Venue:

Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru

More Information:

Prices: $12 per ticket

Package: buy four tickets for $35

Prices Excluding Services Fees.

General Admission seating event, downstairs only in the Whitestone Contracting Auditorium, Oamaru Opera House.

Eftpos available for Door Sales and venue Box Office.

Cash bar available pre show and interval

Please advise if you require wheelchair seating.

For all your entertainment, sports and events, book at Ticketdirect

www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Ticketdirect 0800 4 Ticket

Oamaru Opera House Ticket enquiries (03) 4330770

www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz

www.oamaruoperahouse.blogspot.com

Central Coast Country Music Assn

The 2010 Country and Variety Awards were a huge event, according to organisers, the 2010 awards are one of their biggest to date. The Awards attracted over 32 Junior and 24 Intermediate competitors and a crowd of over 300 attended.

Compare Jan Latta with the Musicians

Convener Ray Wilson says The Assn has added six new trophies for presentation bringing the total number to 32.

Don't miss next year as The Central Coast Country Music Assn present their 25th anniversary awards. This will be a huge event, don't miss it in 2011 at The OoH.

2010 overall Intermediate winner Brooke Pennington.