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The Birthday Boy

Written by: Carl Nixon
Directed by: Jane Waddell
Circa One

08 October − 05 November

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A wickedly funny Kiwi comedy.

What happens to long-term friends when life takes them in completely different directions?

When Stuart and Elizabeth meet their oldest friends, David and Kathy, to celebrate David's 40th birthday, they're not expecting the shock announcement that changes all of their lives.

Award winning writer Carl Nixon explores middle class life with exhilarating gusto, covering 25 years of family, friendship, careers and complications in a series of male birthday occasions.

For an entertaining look at how life never turns out according to plan, The Birthday Boy is a must-see!

Starring Geraldine Brophy (Blood Wedding, Second Hand Wedding), Judith Gibson (My First Time), Peter Hambleton (The 39 Steps, Shipwrecked!), Phil Vaughan (The Tutor) and featuring Donna Akersten (Dead Man's Cell Phone).

Celebrate your birthday at The Birthday Boy!

Circa Theatre and Wharfside Restaurant are happy to offer some very special options throughout the season of The Birthday Boy (all include ticket price based on groups of 6 or more):

Bubbly and Birthday Cake - $45.50 per person
Nibbles, Bubbles, Coffee and Cake - $57 per person
Birthday Dinner - $75 per person (not including wine) $80 per person (including a glass of wine per person)

And a special surprise treat for the birthday person!

For more information about our birthday packages, contact Cara Hill, Audience Development Director, at 801-8137 or carah@circa.co.nz.

Running time: approx 2 hours, 30 minutes (including interval)

Wharfside Restaurant at Circa Theatre is open for pre/post theatre dining. Please click on the 'Restaurant' section on the toolbar at the top of the page to find out more about our restaurant and to view the menu. Phone 801-7996 to make a restaurant booking.