Performing Arts
Find out what Performing Arts events are on in Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Wairoa.
December 2018
Napier Civic Choir Choral Concert - Handel's Messiah
In what has become a Christmas tradition for all of us, we once again revel in Handel’s enduring masterwork, Messiah. What better way to mark the festive season than with this great oratorio?
Probably the most well known work in the choral repertoire, its breadth includes both intimate arias...
Date: Friday 14 December to Sunday 16 December
Where: St Paul's Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Four's Company Xmas With a Twist
Prepare to be shaken and stirred with a glorious mix of traditional and modern Carols served by the talented singers of Four's Company Performance Choir.
Date: Friday 14 December
Where: St Luke's Anglican Church, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A DeadHill Scary Christmas
A DeadHill 'Scary Christmas' - It's a holiday nightmare like no other!
Join Matron and the ghouls and scream yourself into another Christmas.
Too old for presents? Treat your special someone to a night out with a real difference.
Don't wanna go to a normal Work Xmas Party? Book your boss and...
Date: Friday 14 December
Where: Napier Prison, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Greatest Showman and Sleeping Beauty
Briar Horrocks Studio of Dance presents “The Greatest Showman”. The story of P.T.Barnum and his circus, with it’s cast of infectious performers. Together they create show business.
Bringing Clowns, Lions, Unicorns, Peacocks and Flowers together. P.T.Barnum, his wife and two daughters rise...
Date: Saturday 15 December
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sue Nicholson - Christmas Show Special
The Star of the new Sensing Murder Series Sue Nicholson presents her Christmas special show with lots of giveaways and spot prizes. A prize is given for the best Christmas hat.
Sue's abilities have been seen on TVNZ's 'Sensing Murder', the 'Good Morning' show and 20/20. Her incredible gift helps...
Date: Saturday 15 December
Where: Taradale RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Civic Choir Orchestral - Beethoven Beauties
Coriolan Overture, Piano Concerto No.4 in G major, Symphony No.3 in E flat major - Eroica
We close the year with a feast of some of the most popular of Beethoven’s works for orchestra. The dramatic Coriolan overture sets the scene for us to welcome one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed...
Date: Saturday 15 December
Where: St Pauls Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Four's Company Xmas With a Twist
Prepare to be shaken and stirred with a glorious mix of traditional and modern Carols served by the talented singers of Four's Company Performance Choir.
Date: Saturday 15 December
Where: Trinity Methodist Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Christmas Cracker
Octavius invites you to take time out from the busy whirl of pre-Christmas shopping and socialising to sit back, relax and enjoy a concert of some of our favourite festive music.
We'll sing a little bit of everything, from traditional carols to upbeat jazzy arrangements of popular Christmas...
Date: Sunday 16 December
Where: All Saints Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
7 Days Live
"What if you could have all the fun of New Zealand's most popular ever TV comedy show, but instead of them being on a tiny screen, they were right in front of you, in real life?? And what if there were no cameras or censors or advertisements, just full-on comedy with Dai, Paul and Jeremy, right...
Date: Monday 17 December
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NYE Masquerade Ball
Enjoy an evening of - Ballroom, Latin & mixed dance styles (tango, swing, waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, new vogue, rock 'n' roll, salsa, bachata, chachacha, and more).
Live DJ's: 7.30pm - 12.30am.
Dress to impress - Black Tie Event
On arrival bring your ticket to our registration desk (in the...
Date: Monday 31 December
Where: Taradale Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
January 2019
NZ Singing School Classics In the Village
Door sales only.
Come along and hear the Classical students of the 2019 NZ Singing School perform.
The NZ Singing School enables auditioned students aged 16 years and over to study intensively and perform publicly at a professional level. Students work with faculty of national and...
Date: Thursday 10 January
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZ Singing School Classics
"Classics at the MTG" is presented by the Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation.
Tickets go on sale 1 October 2018. Service charges apply.
Come along and hear performances from the Advanced Classics students of the 2019 New Zealand Singing School.
The NZ Singing School enables auditioned students...
Date: Friday 11 January
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
2019 NZ Singing School Showcase
Tickets go on sale 1 October 2018. Service charges apply.
Come along and hear performances from the musical theatre students of the 2019 NZ Singing School. Performances include musical theatre solos and ensembles and will also feature our 2019 Artist in Residence, Geoff Sewell, founder of Amici...
Date: Saturday 12 January
Where: Tabard Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZ Singing School Gala Performance and Prize Giving
Tickets go on sale 1 October 2018. Service charges apply.
Come along and see peformances by the students of the 2019 New Zealand Singing School. Performances include musical theatre and opera ensembles, solos and massed choruses and will also feature our 2019 Artist in Residence, Geoff Sewell,...
Date: Monday 14 January
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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PPV Growing Opera Stars
Growing Opera Stars will see teenage singers perform alongside international stars here for the 2019 Festival Opera season of La Traviata in an eclectic selection of duets, trio and solo acts.
Tickets will be on sale from 14 December and can be purchased through Ticketek, Napier Municipal...
Date: Saturday 19 January
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Don Pasquale
From the creative team who brought you 2018's wild and wacky “The Marriage of Figaro” comes Wanderlust Opera’s lastest offering “Don Pasquale”.
In this comic opera by bel canto master Donizetti, a miserly bachelor gets more than he bargained for when he enters into an arranged...
Date: Wednesday 30 January
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
February 2019
Michele A'Court & Jeremy Elwood
Michele A'Court & Jeremy Elwood are two of New Zealand's premier stand-up comics.
Well known on radio & for regular appearances on 7 Days & The Project, Michele & Jeremy are renowned for their intelligent, irreverent & insightful comedy.
Michele's 2016 Arts On Tour NZ show "Stuff I Forgot To...
Date: Wednesday 20 February
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Michele A'Court & Jeremy Elwood - On the Road
On the road again – Michele and Jeremy’s AOTNZ tour – 1 Feb - 9 March 2019.
Michele and Jeremy have been performing comedy around the country – and around the globe – for over 20 years.
Regular guests on Radio New Zealand’s The Panel, they also feature on TV shows such as 7 Days...
Date: Thursday 21 February
Where: The Gaiety Theatre, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
March 2019
Bard @ the Park
We are super proud to bring you Bard at the Park, the complete works of Shakespeare in under a couple hours, that is the cliff note version of all his plays. Multiple stages are set around the grounds for pop up performances, this is going to be the funniest, thought-provoking show you have seen...
Date: Saturday 30 March
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
April 2019
Alice In Wonderland
Melbourne City Ballet’s, Michael Pappalardo (Artistic Director) and Brendan Bradshaw (Artistic Associate) pay homage to the well known novel by Lewis Carroll, “Alice In Wonderland”, with this enchanting ballet complimented by one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous scores.
”Alice In...
Date: Monday 1 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ashton Family Circus & Dylan Daisy's Magic Show
The Ashton Family Circus bring grassroots entertainment for everyone to enjoy, free, at The Extravaganza Fair.
Comprised of a wannabe strong man, a pole-dancer extraordinaire, a princess aerialists and 5 year old twin tigers.
This show is something you can't miss!!! The family travel with The...
Date: Friday 19 April to Monday 22 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Sue Nicholson - Earth, Life & Beyond
The Star of Sensing Murder Series Sue Nicholson presents her Sensational NEW live show Earth, Life & Beyond.
Sue’s abilities have been seen on TVNZ’s ‘Sensing Murder’, the ‘Good Morning’ show and 20/20. Her incredible gift helps to create a communication link between those who have...
Date: Saturday 20 April
Where: Hawkes Bay Racecourse, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ashton Family Circus & Dylan Daisy's Magic Show
The Ashton Family Circus bring grassroots entertainment for everyone to enjoy, free, at The Extravaganza Fair.
Comprised of a wannabe strong man, a pole-dancer extraordinaire, a princess aerialists and 5 year old twin tigers.
This show is something you can't miss!!! The family travel with The...
Date: Saturday 27 April to Sunday 28 April
Where: Havelock North Domain, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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May 2019
Cats
One of the world’s best-loved musicals, Cats, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019.
This new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece will visit 16 cities nationwide in April and May.
As of 2018, Cats is the fourth-longest-running show in Broadway...
Date: Thursday 2 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Les Miserables
Based on the epic French novel of revolution and turmoil published in 1862 by Victor Hugo, it was first staged as a musical with French lyrics in 1980. The English language adaption opened in London on 8th October 1985 was an immediate public success.
This massive musical, or pop opera, is sung...
Date: Thursday 16 May to Saturday 1 June
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
June 2019
Les Miserables
Based on the epic French novel of revolution and turmoil published in 1862 by Victor Hugo, it was first staged as a musical with French lyrics in 1980. The English language adaption opened in London on 8th October 1985 was an immediate public success.
This massive musical, or pop opera, is sung...
Date: Thursday 16 May to Saturday 1 June
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
September 2019
Bold Moves
The stage will be flooded with colour and light.
George Balanchine’s Serenade is one of the few ballets that can truly be held iconic. Conceived in 1934, it is American ballet’s founding document, the foundation on which all later works must stand and against which they will be judged.
28...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 15 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
November 2019
Hansel & Gretel
Faint starlight peeps through the dark forest canopy. It is midnight: the witching hour.
Alone and lost, two hungry children stumble towards a glowing vision of warmth and comfort, heaven for any child with an empty belly and an aching heart. But all is not as it seems…
For Christmas 2019,...
Date: Saturday 16 November to Sunday 17 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
