| Wednesday
29 July
 NZTrio
New
Zealand/Aotearoa
Innovative repertoire, dynamic interpretations of traditional and contemporary
classical music set this threesome apart. Violinist Justine Cormack, cellist
Ashley Brown and pianist Sarah Watkins joined forces in 2002, becoming the Ensemble
in Residence at the University of Auckland two years later. On their international
tours they have continued to impress music lovers across the world.
Lunchtime Wed 29 July Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace
 Instructions
for Modern Living
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Acclaimed New Zealand writer, Duncan Sarkies, and sound designer,
Nic McGowan, present a comic-tragic multimedia collage of a time
capsule of urban life set in the small hours of the night. Behind
closed doors we eavesdrop on ordinary characters at the edge of sanity.
This razor-sharp captivating wit, music and video provides an eerie
atmosphere. Supported by Creative New Zealand
Tues 28, Wed 29 July, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal, TSB
Showplace
 Penny
Ashton
Hot Pink Bits
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Saucy songs and sexy secrets are revealed by New Zealand’s global comedienne
Penny Ashton in her internationally triumphant show Hot Pink Bits. Ashton wows
with witty, titillating facts and hour glass figures, resplendent in sumptuous
hot pink corset and fishnets, and all in the best possible taste.
R18:
Sun 26 July, 7.30pm, Oakura Public Hall
Tues 28 July, 7.30pm, Kakaramea Hall
Wed 29th July, 7.30pm, Tarata Hall
Thurs 30 July, 7.30pm, Urenui Community Centre
Fri 31 July, 7.30pm, Rawhitiroa Hall
Sat 1 Aug, 7.30pm, Makahu Hall
 Ship
Songs
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Written and Performed by Ian Hughes With Songs and Lyric by Don McGlashan
Directed by Anna Marbrook
If you’re lost, throw yourself at the mercy of the sea – it may
just bring you home.
Inspired by how his parents met, actor Ian Hughes weaves together three extraordinary
sea-going adventures that span five centuries and four continents, and traverses
the connection between the sea, love and everyone’s quest to reach the
shore.
Fri 31, 7.30pm, Sat 1 Aug 8pm Theatre Royal
Wed 29 July,
7.30pm, Cue Theatre, Inglewood
 Jennifer
Ward-Lealand
The Look of Love
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Sophistication, glamour and classic songs by one of New Zealand’s most
respected entertainers. Jennifer Ward-Lealand exudes class and grace in celebrating
love in all its guises with her new show. Featuring classic songs of the 20th
Century, Jennifer reunites with pianist, Grant Winterburn, bassist Aaron Coddel
for a sublime night of impeccable style.
Wed 29, Thur 30 July, 8pm, Spiegeltent
Salon Perdu
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