Theatre Visits
Peter Clemerson is arranging visits to some interesting plays this year. These are all at Circa. (Later on there may be opportunities to visit Stagecraft or Repertory). For some shows, Circa are no longer making the bulk price discount available for all ticket prices. When it is available, the ticket price will be $40. When it is not, it will be $45.
Nearer the dates Peter will be taking names at the REBUS meeting.
Uncle Varnya by Anton Chekhov
Wednesday 7th October 7.00 pm
In the heat of summer, Sonya and her Uncle Vanya while away their days on the remote family farm, only visited occasionally by the radical and inspiring local doctor.
However, when Sonya’s celebrated father, suddenly returns with his charismatic new wife, declaring his intention to sell the house – the polite façades crumble and long-repressed feelings start to emerge with devastating consequences.
Austen Found
Wednesday 9th December 7.30 pm
Before Penny Ashton’s Sense and Sensibility and Promise and Promiscuity, there was Austen Found. Born in Wellington’s NZ Improv Festival in 2008, this best-selling completely improvised Austenian musical started it all. And in 2026 she is beyond excited to be bringing her original partner in bonnets; founder of the Improvisers, star of LOTR and M3GAN; Lori Dungey along for the carriage ride. As well as Mr Twinkle Fingers Jamie Burgess, who will be providing the improvised soundtrack to all the Regency shenanigans. And all on Jane Austen’s 251st Birthday. Hoorah!
