Events

He's NZ's new international success story, sold out in 2011, back with a brand new show at the 2012 NZ International Comedy Festival.

The Boy has had a huge year since his sold out season here in the 2011 festival. He was the first NZ comedian to participate in a Royal Variety Performance in Dec 2011. He performed in The 1st Comedy Proms at the Royal Albert Hall backed by a 50 piece orchestra followed by a sellout Edinburgh Fringe season and a national tour of the UK. And he launched a brand new show More Tape which kicks off a North Island Tour on Tues 8 May at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna.

Drawing on a heritage that includes silent film, mime, magic, and puppetry, The Boy With Tape On His Face is a pensive, curious soul approaching every object and audience member as a potential friend - or plaything.

This event is recommended 12 years and over subject to parents discretion. Shows may contain adult themes colourful language and content not suitable for children up to this age.

This musical biography will take fans right back to the Jackson 5 era before continuing on a thrilling journey to the current decade. Hit after hit tells the story of one of the greatest pop icons the world has ever known. In all, HIStory features over twenty songs performed live by World Number 1 Impersonator Kenny Wizz.

HIStory returns after a sold-out 2011 New Zealand tour. True to Michael Jackson 'HIStory II" has reinvented itself with a brand new production set to raise the bar once more. HIStory brings to the stage a level of production that will exceed all expectations. The show will also feature the addition of new songs, dances and ground braking moments.

Together with a live band of talented musicians, fully choreographed dancers, authentic costumes and a standard of high production that is expected of Michael Jackson. HIStory is the recreation of what fans want but can never again see - a Michael Jackson concert experience.

A credit card surcharge applies - The promoter of this event has elected to pass credit card surcharges of no more than 2.3% onto the consumers that are paying by credit card. This surcharge includes credit card fees and expenses, handling and associated infrastructure costs.You will be able to purchase tickets at the advertised prices from any Ticketmaster outlet if you pay by cash or EFTPOS. However, please be aware that if you use a credit card at an outlet, the same prices will apply as if you are purchasing over the phone or internet.

The TSB Theatre is located in the TSB Showplace.

Please note: all patrons must hold a ticket.

Our entertainment packages have sold out, but don't worry, we've got loads more racing over the winter months, so contact Nicola now to find out more...

Nicola
06 7575759
021 445 753
events@taranakiracing.co.nz
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Take Gilbert and Sullivan, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Irish ditties, lyrical Welsh melodies, stirring Scottish ballads, beloved English folk songs and combine them into a celebration of the Best of British!

Tickets are just $30 and include lunch with the artists. Concession and group discounts are available also.

Bookings essential - call 0508 266 237, calls are toll free and no booking or postage fees apply.

Middle aged delinquent’s AOTNZ tour -- May-June 2012.

In Boomers Behaving Badly, Jane Keller takes her special flavour of cabaret on tour, featuring a rather naughty, risqué look at life in the fast lane of the baby boomer (aka mature) femme and her friends.

“I woke up one morning to find I had suddenly turned 50! How did that happen?” Jane says. “The same thing had happened to my friends and so many people I know. One minute we were in college and the next minute our hair colour had changed to salt and pepper, newspapers had smaller print and our favourite '70s clothes and albums were commanding high prices in retro vintage shops in Cuba St!”

Jane started investigating what her friends “…these respectable mature stalwarts of society” had been up to since she last looked. “You want to know? So much breast reduction surgery - and that’s only the men!”

Cougars on the prowl, grandchildren from hell, divorce parties, Botox botch ups, old boyfriends popping up on OldFriends.co.nz, internet dating successes and tragedies – Jane uses her virtuoso Broadway voice and special style of storytelling to tell tales of shock, tittle tattle and raucous hilarity.

“We're Boomers and we’re still going strong”.

The highly talented Michael Nicholas Williams accompanies Jane on piano.

Book: TSB Showplace Ph 0800 111 999 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Tickets: Theatre seat $25.00
Table seat & antipasto platter $45.00
Table of 8 & antipasto platter $340.00
(Service fees apply)

Stage Challenge® is high energy dance, drama and music extravaganza that aims to motivate and inspire students to lead positive pro-active lives by giving them a 'natural high' without the use of drugs, tobacco or alcohol. This performing arts event is touring NZ from May-June providing students with the opportunity to express their creativity as they are involved in every aspect of the performance from set construction and choreography to hair, make-up and costume design. With the students as the driving force behind the performances, this is their show and their time to shine. The students are the stars.

Please note: a credit card surcharge applies - the promoter of this event has elected to pass credit card surcharges of no more than 2.3% onto consumers that are paying by credit card. This surcharge includes credit card fees and expenses, handling and associated infrastructure costs. You will be able to purchase tickets at the advertised prices from any Ticketmaster outlet. Please note if you do use a credit card at an outlet the same prices will apply, as over the phone or internet.

Children 12 months and under are free, sit on lap policy.

Note: transaction fees, processing fees and other charges may apply

Since 1993 the TSB Bank Festival of Lights has wowed visitors with an awesome mix of events, entertainment and of course a spectacular lighting display set against the backdrop of Pukekura Park. At night, fluorescent pebble paths sparkle beneath excited feet, majestic trees and plants glow, and waterfalls and lakes shimmer and shine beneath thousands of lighting displays. But it's the features such as the talking giant, fire poi dancers or the parades that captivate the young and the not so young.

The event will be staged at Westgate Port Taranaki which has in recent years been the home for the New Zealand leg of the ITU World Cup. With an early morning swim, a cycle down Surf Highway 45 and a run encompassing quiet coastal streets close to the venue and including parts of the Coastal Walkway we believe we have the right mix for another stunning Taranaki event.

The event also incorporates the Frontrunner half marathon and 10km run/walk.

Triathlon New Zealand sanctioned event.

Fine Wine, Music and Good Times....

Situated on the lawn of the stunning Okurukuru winery, you can soak up some spectacular coastal views, sunshine and sounds while enjoying a glass of something new and different.

Held in conjunction with a local Lions Club at the stunning Okurukuru winery this event features boutique North Island wineries and local food. Proceeds go to a local charity.

This popular event features a variety of bands playing throughout the day. Transport is provided from both New Plymouth and Oakura.