Jade String Quartet

Formed in 2003, Jade String Quartet is NZ's hottest new instrumental ensemble, with its members all players in the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

Jade has already established itself as a musical force to be reckoned with, through many brilliant live concerts, and have recorded a Live CD which highlights the groups ability to passionately perform works of great magnitude and depth. Eclectic violinist Miranda Adams ( from Vivo and Bravura fame), is well-known throughout NZ as an exciting live performer of dazzling virtuosity, and Associate Concertmaster with APO. She is joined by fellow Kiwi William Hanfling (co-violin), Sub-Principal player in the APO. Robert Ashworth, prizewinning violist from Canada and Principal viola of the APO is in much demand as a solo, chamber and orchestral player throughout NZ. German born cellist Claudia Price brings her International experience from London and Berlin to further enhance the group's sound.

Jade’s repertoire ranges from early Baroque to present day, including several NZ commissions and quirky arrangements of modern music.

Book at usual Ticket Direct outlets.

Oct 31st 7:30pm in the Otago Daily Times InkBox

Summer Fashion Show

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'.

A goody bag will be waiting for you on arrival and an array of spot prizes will be awarded during the evening. Garments will be available for purchase on the night including some very special one night only offers.

So for a brilliant night out of fashion and shopping come to the Summer 2009 Fashion Show at the Oamaru Opera House. This event is a fundraiser supporting the tremendous work of the Lower Waitaki Playcentre. Come and join in the fun and see first hand the latest in summer fashion 2009.

Book at usual Ticketdirect outlets. General admission. Cash bar operating.

Skin Tight

Charged with intensity and passion, Skin Tight is a story that will stay with you for a long time to come.

Tom and Elizabeth share the tale of their lives together through triumph and loss, joy and pain.

In the rustic setting of rural south Canterbury post war, they delight in the trivial things and mourn the greatest losses of all. The audience is gripped from the outset by a relationship that is at once tempestuous, touching, amusing and utterly engaging.

Inspired by Dennis Glover’s classic poem, The Magpies, Gary Henderson’s stirring opus of yearning and memory won a Fringe First Award at Edinburgh.

This masterpiece of New Zealand theatre is humorous, poignant and moving, an experience rich with sensuality and emotion.

Share in a timelessly passionate and powerful love story. Of the recent Court theatre season in Christchurch the reviewer said :

“The actors inhabit their roles as if they knew no other life. Sia Trokenheim is lithe and spontaneous as Elizabeth. Her total conviction is matched by a beautifully judged performance from Matt Hudson as Tom. Both have the ability and control to refine their roles with telling detail.” Lindsay Clark, theatreview.org.nz

Note: This Production contains nudity

NZ Deer Stalkers Asoc. national Conference

The Grand Foyer sprouting heads

Age is just a number & mine is unlisted

Life begins at 40 and so does Rebound. The Company celebrates the experience of 9 seasoned dancers. Bringing audiences a vibrant, sophisticated and entertaining evening of dance. The show includes contemporary dance, flamenco and jazz and feature works by well known choreographers Sheryl Robinson and Fleur de Thier. This show is a great introduction to contemporary dance and yet still inspirational for even the most seasoned dancer. With age comes liberation. Come and be inspired.

Waged $15 plus booking fee
Unwaged $10 plus booking fee
Tickets available from Tickedirect outlets.

Kelvin Cruickshank- Soul Food Show

With the outstanding success and popularity of TV2’s award winning series "Sensing Murder", Kelvin Cruickshank has been literally swamped with people wanting to see him. For this reason, he has decided to introduce a series of exclusive evenings that will help to reach out and touch more people at once. The Kelvin Cruickshank- Soul Food Show will simply be Kelvin working with spirit.

This show is R18 and Tickets are available from usual Ticketdirect outlets.

NZTrio Comming in July

The internationally acclaimed ensemble NZTrio has earned a reputation for surprising and dazzling their audiences. Violinist Justine Cormack, cellist Ashley Brown and pianist Sarah Watkins have impressed music lovers both at home and abroad, in countries as far flung as Brazil, the US and UK, China, Korea and Indonesia. In this performance, NZTrio will celebrate the anniversary of Haydn and captivate listeners with some exotic sounds from China and NZ, including their latest commission from Christchurch-based Chinese born composer Gao Ping.

Tickets for this performance are $19.90 plus booking fee available from usual Ticketdirect outlets.