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.

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So this is Christmas...

It has been a huge year this year with shows, events, conferences, meetings, seminars and even weddings at The Oamaru Opera House (OoH). There are many more great events booked in for 2011 and with just over a week to go until The OoH is closed over the Christmas break, things are still all go. The ticket office is busy selling tickets for shows on the way in 2011. They include Last night of the Proms, Nick Jr's Dora The Explorer, Michael Jackson HIStory, Tower tutus on Tour, Party Girls, Steampunk Fashion Show and Steampunk Gala Ball, and NZSO Back to Bach. So If you want to get someone a TicketDirect ticket for Christmas make sure you do so before midday on Christmas eve, The OoH will then re-open on January the 10th. If you wish to buy tickets to TicketDirect events over the Christams / New Year period you can still pop into The Oamaru i-Site from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9.15am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. From all of us here at The OoH...

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year .

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!!

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The Great Trash n Treasure Garage Sale November 14th

Sellers are busy pulling trash and treasure out of the cupboard and out of the bottom drawer and getting ready for the "Great Trash 'n' Treasure Garage Sale" Sunday November 14th at The Oamaru Opera House.

One seller: Pauline Webber will have a whole range of crafts and retro clothing on sale, and along with her sister, will also have a whole range of Christmas crafts too. “It will be a great day, and we’re really looking forward to it. It’s a fantastic lead up to the Oamaru Victorian Heritage celebrations. I just love it!” .

Other trash n treasure include bric a brac, jewellery, scarves and household items.

Pauline Webber getting ready


Stalls will be spread throughout the Oamaru Opera House and promises to be a treasure trove for the bargain hunter.

Registrations will close on Monday the 8th of November so be quick to secure your site.

The sale, in which anyone who has pre-registered can set up a stall, is one of the lead-up events to the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations and will spread throughout the Opera House. The Great Trash and Treasure Garage Sale will be held Sunday the 14th and is open to the public to grab themselves a bargain from 9am till 3pm.

Entry is free to buyers.

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

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Miranda Harcourt's New Show at The OoH

Once in a blue moon a show raises your spirits with the magic of real life. Much loved actress Miranda Harcourt's BIOGRAPHY OF MY SKIN has you in tears one minute and laughing-out-loud the next.
Set against an 80s and 90s soundtrack - and a backdrop of traffic violations, the '81 Springbok tour, hand-made skin lotion, GLOSS, Princess Di and true crime - BIOGRAPHY traces the role of a lifetime through four decades we'll never forget.
Written by husband Stuart McKenzie, BIOGRAPHY is a comedy about love, marriage and growing up. What starts as a solo show is soon anything but, as people from Miranda's life pop up unexpectedly to claim their side of the story.
From the team who brought you kiwi classic FLOWERS FROM MY MOTHER'S GARDEN, this new popular and critical triumph is outstanding contemporary theatre with a big heart. If you've been in love or come from a family, BIOGRAPHY is a must-see.

"It is funny, insightful, shocking, poignant, extraordinarily personal and generous. A gift. Not to be missed."
-John Smythe, Theatreview

More Information:

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
Please advise if you require wheelchair seating.

Prices:
Adult $44.50 plus service fee
Concession (senior, student, unwaged) $38.50 plus service fee
Groups (6 or more) $38.50 plus service fee
Early bird (before 27 September) $38.50 plus service fee

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

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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.

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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

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J Williams in Oamaru Sat 31st July

J Williams

Youthtown and Illegal Musik are proud to present the ILLEST show to hit the SOUTH ISLAND (J Williams –Illegal Musik Show Case. Actually, it’s only coming to Oamaru – so you don’t need to travel far to see some of the country’s best performers LIVE.

Headlining (J Williams –Illegal Musik Show Case) R&B sensation J.Williams who will be accompanied by his entourage of dancers (BS Dance Crew). In support, will be the amazing Erakah, NZ DMC Champion DJCXL, Patriarch and the latest signings to Illegal Musik K.ONE and Brooke Fowler.

The show is built to entertain, engage and give those in attendance a truly memorable experience.

Expect the unexpected.

When: 7:30 PM Saturday, 31 July 2010

Where: MK Dunning Hall, Waitaki Girls High School

Price: $25 plus service fees

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Antiques Rogue Show

Arts on Tour presents Antiques Rogue Show

In the tradition of the venerable BBC Classic Antiques Road Show Patrick Duffy and his equally antiquated side kick once again showcase their artistic and sensitive sides.

Audience goers are invited into the genteel world of stately manors, country fetes, and local women's institutes as they bring along their valuable family antiques and treasured heirlooms or the awful Toby mug they got from cousin Raelene for their wedding and haven't the heart to throw out.

Under the guise of British antique experts and with the help of the antique's current owner, will unfold the mystery and intrigue of the selected piece in a way that has no particular relevance to real history, artistic appreciation or any worthwhile knowledge whatsoever.

The information gathered, mixed with the imagination of two of New Zealand's greatest improvisers is used to create a theatrical and comedic improvised world in which we see the antique's history brought to life.

They promise that though the history, knowledge and valuations would be completely bogus the comedy would be 100% genuine.

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The Hazard Competing in Moro Bar Jam

A rock band from St Kevin’s College was the crowd favourite at the South Canterbury Smokefreerockquest in Timaru on Saturday night. The Hazard, comprising Year 13 students Oliver Hailes on guitar, Tom Lord on bass guitar, and Wade Guthrie on drums, has made it into the next stage of the nationwide contest by picking up the most text votes to win the Smokefree People’s Choice award.

The Hazard will now compete at The Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival Moro Band Jam

You can watch NZ hip hop band Smashproof and enjoy a night of local talent that will rock your socks off! The Moro Bar Jam is on at the Regent Theatre Thursday the 15th of July.

Make sure you are there to see if The Hazard will win and get the opportunity to have their song recorded and played on Classic Hits and ZM.

All tickets are $20.00 (per person, no discounts) plus service fees and can be purchased from The Oamaru Opera House.

Buy your tickets today.

You can also purchase tickets to other events in Dunedin and around New Zealand at The Oamaru Opera House like...

Burn the Floor

Oliver

Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival

Shapeshifter with Sunshine Sound System & Jdubs

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

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What a month!!!

What a month it's been with Conferences, Meetings and Events at The Oamaru Opera House (OoH).

June looks to be another exciting one with another fantastic Arts on Tour Show - Penny Ashton's Hot Pink Bits. All Singing, All Dancing and ...all Wrong! R18


Performed over 120 times Hot Pink Bits is a risque but tasteful, laugh a minute musical revue from NZ's own globe trotting comedienne Penny Ashton, (Breakfast TV, Radio NZ).

Resplendent in a hot pink corset and strung up in fishnets, Ashton will sing, dance and pontificate on pornograghy, prostitutes and Lockwood Smith in a burlrsque romp through the knickers of the glodal sex trade.

This show is in The Otago Daily Times InkBox on Wednesday the 9th of June and is just $19.90 plus service fees. You better hurry as tickets won't last long.

Tickets are now on sale to some great shows like...

Hotel California The Eagles Experience


The Rhythms of Ireland


Liberace


Auntie and Me


Les Miserables and more


Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

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Music Hall Selling Fast

Music Hall is selling fast but there are still tickets available.

A box office hit in 2006, The Star and Garter Players return to make the Opera House an old time Music Hall again. Audience sing-alongs, 30 authentic songs, plus a fruity melodrama, "The Devil Within". With a guest appearance by Dame Kate Harcourt, " My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen!" takes you back to the time when black-hearted villains (Boo!! Hiss!!) roamed the stage, threatening innocent maidens with a fate worse than death until, of course, they were finally foiled. (Bravo!! Hurrah!!). If merriment, music and a little bit of tearstained pathos is your idea of a jolly good show, then you should certainly book early for this jolly good show.

On Tuesday 1 December a very special production plays at the Opera House. Fresh from an acclaimed Sydney season, ‘mozart & ME’ is the life-story of Lorenzo Da Ponte, Mozart’s librettist.

This is a wonderful opportunity (opera-tunity?!) to see some real Opera in our Opera House. But this is more than just Opera and Lorenzo Da Ponte was much more than just a librettist!!! – he was a Jew who converted to Christianity, became a priest, was defrocked, played the violin in a Venetian brothel and who befriended Casanova! Da Ponte moved from country to country around Europe (often just in the nick of time..) and wrote the librettos for Mozart's Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro and Cosi Fan Tutte. This hilarious script will have you laughing aloud as well as enjoying the sumptuous music. Acclaimed Bass Damian Whiteley performs an amazing catalogue of Mozart/Da Ponte hits amongst many others (including Salieri, Martini, Martin y Soler, Paisiello). Nominated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as ‘Outstanding Newcomer’ Whiteley ,described by Australia’s Limelight Magazine as ‘Australia’s answer to Teddy Tahu Rhodes’, is rapidly carving out a stellar international career.Writer and director of ‘mozart and ME’, Melvyn Morrow has been acclaimed for his work with Australian Opera on updated lyrics for Gilbert and Sullivan performances at the Sydney Opera House, Mel also scripted the ABC simulcasts of the Sutherland-Horne-Bonynge Gala, A Masked Ball, and the ABC-Australian Opera Tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge. More recently he has achieved huge success as co-author of the Australian musical smash-hits ‘SHOUT!’ and ‘Dusty’ (to be staged in Dunedin in 2010).
We do hope you can join us for this exceptional performance. As one reviewer wrote of the Sydney production: ‘ …after seeing Damian Whiteley in Melvyn Morrow’s ‘mozart & ME’ we have deleted him from our list of successful singers and opened a GENIUS category!’

The Topp Twins, A Topp Night!

Well, they were a sell out and a show which everyone enjoyed. It was 100 years of the top twins and most likely their last New Zealand Tour. The show was fantastic and everyone enjoyed themselves. With a little bit of audience interaction the locals got in on the act. I wonder if Richard will ever be the same again? Shelly and Phil had the night off ushering and were in fine form playing Camp Mother and Camp Leaders games. It was a Topp night.

The Top Twins finished the night off with a signing. Have a look at the photos and video of Donna's dogs having a sing along with The Topp Twins.

Donna getting her skirt signed

Opera House Encore Staff

Don't forget to keep on looking to see what's coming up so you can book early. www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz www.ticketdirect.co.nz

"Swan Lake" What a Show!!!

Swan Lake presented by The Imperial Russian Ballet.

All the seats were booked, and it was the first time we have had a full house in The Whitestone Contracting Auditorium since The OOH re-opened.


What a night! Everyone arrived nice and early to have a drink before the show. The theatre doors closed at 8 and the lights went out. The music started and the curtains opened. The night was filled with magic in air as the dancers tip-toed around the stage. It was a performance that left everyone speechless. It was the first time many people in Oamaru had seen a ballet in their life, I will guarantee it wont be their last.



So a friendly reminder... If you don't wont to be disappointed by missing out on a ticket, book early at The Oamaru Operahouse, www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz, www.ticketdirect.co.nz or call us on

03 433 0770 or toll free 0800 4 Ticket.

So much is happening at The OOH

Yesterday row A, B and C went in in The Whitestone Contracting Auditorium. More seats but still not enough for Swan Lake and The Top Twins which are both sold out

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On Friday...Presenting the Summer 2009 Fashion Show designed with the everyday woman, man and child in mind. This event showcases the latest offerings from labels such as Chalky Digits, Icebreaker, Marmot, Under Armour, Peak XV and Keen Footwear. The garments presented in the Summer 2009 Fashion Show are all top quality and only just fresh for the summer season, come and be some of the first to see the 'newest of the new'.

So another busy week for all of us at The OOH.