Circa Theatre

In November 1994 Circa moved to its new premises at 1 Taranaki Street, next door to Te Papa. Today we celebrate 30 years of art and live theatre. ✨

Circa Theatre opened with a stunning production of Tony Kushner’s 'Angels In America', directed by Susan Wilson which won many awards at that year’s Chapman Tripp Wellington Theatre Awards. 🎭

Angels in America featured Wellington Theatre royalty, the late Ray Henwood & Michele Amas, Jonathan Hendry, Bruce Philips, Peter Hambleton and Tim Strong.

Join us in celebrating the rich history of Circa and its first show in the new building.

See whats on at Circa here: https://www.circa.co.nz/shows/

#1994

Top comedians on top form equals a top notch night! Join PopRox for an unforgettable evening November 24th, as we round out the year on a high! ✨😱

📅 Sunday 24th November, 7pm
🎟 https://nz.patronbase.com/.../Productions/2403/Performances

Tis but too true Wellingtonshire, that nothing compares to thee on a good Preview Day. 🤭

The Tempestuous is blowing the doors off Circa Two tonight and to prove you are “more lovely and [slightly] more temperate” than most - you have already snaffled half of all tickets for the season. 💥

“Bloody hell mates – that is verily most cool” William Shakespeare.

THE TEMPESTUOUS 💋
"Incredibly clever" RNZ

📅 6 Nov - 1 Dec
🎟 https://www.circa.co.nz/package/the-tempestuous/
WOMEN’S REFUGE PREVIEW
FUNDRAISER November 5th
PWYC November 12th

Ride the wave of the Tempestuous over to some great deals! 🌊

Tuesday 12th November is Choose Your Price Night! Pay anything from $15-$65 for your tickets. 💥

Get in quick before it sells out. 💋

THE TEMPESTUOUS
"Incredibly clever" RNZ

🎟️ https://www.circa.co.nz/package/the-tempestuous/
📅 WOMEN’S REFUGE PREVIEW
FUNDRAISER November 5th
PWYC November 12th

Wake up, Sleeping Beauty! 💤👸 You don’t want to be sleeping on these deals!

The pantomime is a very special summer tradition that brings whānau together and has all ages cackling with joy. But we also know it’s tough to get the gang together when going out costs a pretty penny.

Here are a are a few ways to attend the pantomime at a price point that works for you:

❤️ PREVIEW – preview performances are the full shebang before the ✨official✨ opening night on Saturday. Tickets are just $35 for adults to attend on Thursday 14 November.

🧡 SUNDAY SPECIAL – adult tickets are also $35 on Sunday 17 November, just because we love ya!

💛 CHOOSE YOUR PRICE NIGHT – audience can choose a price point that suits them between $15-$65 for this special performance on Wednesday 20 November. Only 10 seats left, so get in quick!

💚 PANTO FAMILY PASS – two adults and two children for $128 all season long. That’s the equivalent to one child free! Tickets must be booked in groups of 4.

💙 GROUP 6+ - take the plans from the group chat to the Box Office! Save $10 per person by booking a group of 6 or more adults with this ticket type.

So go on and make dreams come true this summer! Book yourself and the fam in for something truly special.

SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE PANTOMIME 💥

By Simon Leary & Gavin Rutherford
Directed by Gavin Rutherford | Musical Direction & Arrangements by Michael Nicholas Williams
📅 16 November – 11 January
🎟 www.circa.co.nz/package/sleeping-beauty-the-pantomime/

The clouds are gathering, Circa favourite Penny Ashton has driven her broomstick (aka Nissan Note) from foreign climes and is all set to storm back into the Waterfront this week. 🧙

If you are feeling “necessities sharp pinch” don’t some opportunities to save money in Week One of The Tempestuous. 💃

This Tuesday it is the Women’s Refuge Fundraiser at only $30 a ticket, and Sunday delivers the same price with the Sunday Special.💥

Snag a ticket to see Penny our “National Treasure” -Flat City Field Notes

If you loved Sense & Sensibility, Olive Copperbottom or Promise & Promiscuity then don’t miss The Tempestuous. And at 40% sold already, you’d best be booking soon.

THE TEMPESTUOUS
"Incredibly clever" RNZ

🎟️ https://www.circa.co.nz/package/the-tempestuous/
📅 WOMEN’S REFUGE PREVIEW
FUNDRAISER November 5th
PWYC November 12th

Last show alert!🚨

Hurry on down to Circa tonight for the final performance of Cynthia and Gertie Ride Again! at 7:30pm.

📆 Closing tonight!
🎟️ https://www.circa.co.nz/package/cynthia-gertie-ride-again/

What's that notification? Cynthia will only dazzle you for 2 more shows? 😱

Come along to Circa Theatre and see the legend herself! 🎼✨

📆 Until 2nd November!
🎟️ https://www.circa.co.nz/package/cynthia-gertie-ride-again/

📚and the Lochburns 📚only 2 shows remain!

⭐ Catch those last tickets and book yourself in for a weekend treat at the theatre.

“With And the Lochburns, director Andrew Patterson shows his real understanding of the art of staging, - these performances have been created through careful collaborations between actor and director, and from them springs the kind of authenticity and power rarely seen on Wellington stages.” - Sarah Andrews Reynolds

BOOK YOUR TICKETS
📦and the Lochburns 📦 last chance
🎟️ https://www.circa.co.nz/package/and-the-lochburns/
🗓️ 5 Oct - 2 Nov

Only 3 more shows to go! 🛴 🎼

No tricks but lots of treats tonight at Cynthia & Gertie!

Don't miss Cynthia and her scooter at Circa Theatre at 7:30pm, tonight until Saturday.

"Absolutely wonderful show. Helen Moulder is truly a star, clever, witty, polished. Love her, loved the show!" - Audience response

📆 Until 2nd November!
🎟️ https://www.circa.co.nz/package/cynthia-gertie-ride-again/

4 more shows to go! 🎼🛴

Apart from the excellent reviews this show has had, the audience response has been fantastic. Here are some of their comments:

‘Absolutely wonderful show. Helen Moulder is truly a star, clever, witty, polished. Love her, loved the show!’

‘The script is brilliant with so many topical references’

‘What a delight Helen’s new show is. When I think about what she brings to the stage, one word leaps out at me: GLEE! Now that is a gift and no mistake’

‘Helen’s performance is fantastically playful, with brilliant command of her audience and superb
comic timing.’

Don’t miss it!

📆 Until 2nd November!
🎟️ https://www.circa.co.nz/package/cynthia-gertie-ride-again/

Laugh yourself silly at the second to last PopRox Improv Comedy Nights this Sunday at Circa Theatre! 🎤 🔥

Our players have all your favourite games, with the same insane stories, made up right before your eyes! 👀

Don't forget to book in advance for our final show next month on November 24th at 7pm! Tickets selling fast...

📅 Sunday 27th October, 7pm
🎟 https://nz.patronbase.com/.../Productions/2403/Performances

Get thee down to Circa Theatre!

Circa Theatre has kindly donated two tickets to any of their shows (outside of the New Zealand Festivals of the Arts) for our silent auction.

With everything from a new Shakespeare comedy shake-up to homegrown talent, improv and pantomime, you can get your live theatre fix at Circa Theatre. Don't forget to make your bid on fair day - and feel great knowing the funds raised go to our school.

Thank you, Circa Theatre!

HVS Fair
Saturday 16 November
10am - 2pm

🌟 RACHEL MCSWEENEY as AURORA AUSTRALIS 🌟

Rachel is the kind of performer born to be a star – but she also really knows how to WORK. 💃 Since graduating from Te Auaha, Rachel has had a booked and busy year in WITCH Music Theatre productions Lizzie (Circa Theatre) and Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Hannah Playhouse), as well as starring in two smash-hit New Zealand Fringe Festival shows.

Last summer she was a life-saving swing performer in Treasure Island: The Pantomime 🛟 We cannot wait for you to see her shine in the titular role of SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE PANTOMIME!

Aurora is the people’s princess of Wellingtonia – with a curse! With the help of her fairy friends Dawn (Simon Leary) and Day (Kathleen Burns), Aurora must travel through the time-space continuum to avoid slipping into an unbreakable deep sleep! 👸🏼 💤 You know what they say: You snooze… you lose!

SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE PANTOMIME 💥
By Simon Leary & Gavin Rutherford
Directed by Gavin Rutherford | Musical Direction & Arrangements by Michael Nicholas Williams
📅 16 November – 11 January
🎟 www.circa.co.nz/package/sleeping-beauty-the-pantomime/