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Pirates!

Ahoy, me Hearties! Set sail on the seven seas with The Improvisors these school holidays for their 3rd improvised show just for kids with an exciting piratical adventure at Circa!

Join The Improvisors as they create an exciting buccaneer adventure, searching for buried treasure, battling sea monsters and singing sea shanties – all with the help of you!

PIRATES! is a totally interactive show for kids that uses the audience’s ideas and suggestions to steer the course of the story, maybe even joining in the action live on stage.

We welcome and encourage the audience to come dressed as pirates to add to the interactive experience (and fun) - Yo Ho Ho!

Shiver me timbers, PIRATES! Is a great introduction to theatre for kids from 3+ and at $10 a ticket – a better deal than the movies! Also Circa's cafe, Wharfside, will be open during the season of the show, offering a selection of yummy treats.

“... celebrates the magic of mass imagination”,Theatreview

“Genuine Family Entertainment” - Capital Times

Wharfside Restaurant will be open before and after performances of Pirates! for a drink, sweet or light snack.

Enter the Pirates! Colouring Contest - download the form here: Pirates! Colouring Contest

Read our blog, drama on the waterfront: http://circatheatre.blogspot.com

Showtimes

27 September − 09 October

11 am and 1 pm weekdays

11 am Saturday

Prices

$10 all ages

Book now.

BeatCamp!

Attention!!! New Zealand's favourite girl group is back! For the first time in over four years, The BeatGirls are back at Circa with a brand new show designed to beat the recession, entertain the troops and help cheer up the nation!

Captivating audiences with their witty banter, tight choreography and fabulous costumes, The BeatGirls will be singing and dancing their way through the decades. From The Andrews Sisters to Amy Winehouse, Peggy Lee to Madonna, they won't disappoint!

From Kaitaia to Bluff, Maureen, Doreen and Chlorine have won the hearts of a dedicated fan base, and with their infestious performances, have seen everyone from pre-schoolers to grandmothers dancing in the aisles.

Past shows at Circa have sold out, so stand to attention and book on the double to avoid a cold night in the barracks on your own. come on down to Circa and join the girls doing what they do best - giving you a great night to remember during a time you may want to forget!!

Get ready for a beating!

Book a group of 6+ by October 15 and be in to win a set of BeatGirls CDs.

Read our blog, drama on the waterfront.

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.

Showtimes

02 October − 30 October

Tue - Sat 7.00pm

Sun 4.30pm

Prices

$38 Adult

$30 Students, Senior citizens and Beneficiaries

$28 Friends of Circa (until Thu 4 Feb)

$20 Under 25s

$18 Student Stand-by (one hour before the show)

$32 Groups 6+; $29 Groups 100+

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Trouble on the Waterfront

TWO SHOWS ONLY!

The 1951 waterfront dispute was an epoch in New Zealand history, lasting 151 days, affecting 22,000 New Zealanders directly through lock-outs and leaving an indelible mark on this country's social history. Now, relive those times of hope, despair, anger and redemption through the music and performance of Trouble on the Waterfront, a collection of songs that explore some of the events, attitudes and personal perspectives of that time.

Winners of the 2009 Folk Tui Award, Chris Prowse and the Waterfront Collective (featuring Bill Hickman, Eva Prowse, and Tessa Rain) bring their album of musical snapshots of the 1951 Waterfront Dispute to life, returning with their acclaimed stage show that just can't be missed.

"It’s a fascinating piece of Kiwi history, presented in a uniquely Kiwi fashion." - Marty Duda, Real Groove Magazine

“Together, the songs and broadcasts evoke tingling connections to the past without becoming overly political. There is no folksy earnestness here, no mighty wind.” – Maryanne Cathro, Theatreview

Read Circa's blog, drama on the waterfront, for a post by Trouble on the Waterfront creator Chris Prowse.

Showtimes

12 September − 13 September

Sunday, 12 September, 8:00 pm

Monday, 13 September, 6:30 pm (with Q&A post-show)

Prices

Tickets $28

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The Birthday Boy

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

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.

Read Circa's blog, drama on the waterfront.

Showtimes

09 October − 06 November

Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30 pm

Thursday to Saturday 8:00 pm

Sunday 4:00 pm

Prices

$38 Adult

$30 Students, Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries

$28 Friends of Circa (until 12 August)

$32 Groups of 6+; $29 Groups of 100+

$20 Under 25s

$18 Student/Equity stand-by (one hour before the show)

Book now.
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