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.

Great Winter Warm up deal!

Here is a great deal to chase away the winter blues and enjoy a night of comedy. The Lady Bunch is performing at the Oamaru Opera House Saturday June 13th. Comics Irene Pink, Michelle A'Court and Justine Smith are top New Zealand entertainers and have a great show lined up. And to encourage you to venture into the winter night we have cranked up the heating and have a steaming glass of complementary mulled wine ready for you. That's three hilarious comics a glass of mulled wine and an evening of laughs for only $19.90 plus booking fees!
Make sure you book now, this event is in the O.D.T. InkBox and seats are strictly limited.

Latest Show dates

You heard it here first- all shows on sale now!!!

Ed Byrne Tour - Irish stand up comic
May 23 7:30 pm

Amazing Discoveries- Lecture series
May 26,27,29,30 7pm

Andrew Newton- International Hypnotist
June 10 7:30pm

The Lady Bunch- Stand up comedy
June 13 7:30pm

NZ Trio- Concert
Jul 9 7:30pm

The Royal Dunedin Male Choir- Choral Concert
Jul 25 7:30pm

The Pioneers- Folk Music/ Theatre
Aug 20 7:30pm

The Topp Twins- Comedy/ Music
Oct 21 8pm

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72nd Oamaru Performing Arts Festival

The Opera House has been a buzz this weekend with the 72nd Oamaru Performing Arts Society (inc) Annual Festival.

From the early hour of the morning till late at night hundreds of local and regional performers have been competing.

Everything from highland dance, tap , ballet, speech, drama orchestral and more has had an airing using both the main theatre and the O.D.T InkBox.

Here are some behind the scenes images of the event.

The Royal Dunedin Male Choir

Image from 2005 Vice Regal Concert in Dunedin

Hot news! The Royal Dunedin Male Choir is Coming to Oamaru!!

July 25th 2009 7:30pm

With origins that can be traced back to 1878 the Royal Dunedin Male choir have a rich history of providing quality choral entertainment to all who are lucky enough to see them perform.

The Royal Dunedin Male Choir has entertained numerous royalty and dignitaries and performed at civic celebrations and key turning points in history.

Now Oamaru Audiences have the opportunity to see the Royal Dunedin Male Choir perform and the refurbished Oamaru Opera House.

The concert programme will be formed from the wide and varied repertoire of the choir. For more information on the Royal Dunedin Male Choir visit there website at www.rdmc.org.nz



Not only is this a great show but it is very reasonably priced meaning that it is an ideal opportunity to get the family together and have a great night out at the Oamaru Opera House.

Book at ticketdirect

Amazing Discoveries May 26th -30th

Unveiling the secrets of the ancient world including the famous Valley of the Kings, the tomb of Tutankhamen, the mighty Pryamids of Giza and many more.

From critically aclaimed photographer and presenter, David Currie comes the Amazing Discovery series over several nights. This insightful photographic showcase begins with an intriguing journey into Egypt, Jordon, Jerusalem and the scriptures.

Educational and exciting this fancinating event is ideal for all the family.