Artworks Theatre

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Artworks Theatre

Artworks Community Theatre (The Artworks Theatre Inc)
2 Korora Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island
PO Box 117, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1840
Msg: 372-2941 | Email: ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com

Artworks Community Theatre is not simply a performing arts theatre; it is a community-owned, volunteer-run, multi-purpose venue which is able to be claimed as "home" for a variety of Waiheke groups. The Snug is a relaxed and intimate venue with couches and comfortable seating for up to 20 people, and is ideal for poetry recitals, book clubs, study groups, club meetings, etc. The Auditorium (includes the stage) may be hired separately for larger group activities and performing arts, or may be hired along with the Snug for exclusive use.

The Theatre has a licensed Café and EFTPOS facilities available for special events.

We have brought new energy and enthusiasm to the Theatre with an incorporated society as the administrative structure so that many hands can make light work. This ensures the brightest of futures for our wonderful community asset. The Society has been operating the Theatre since 2008 and always welcomes new members. If you're into performing, children's theatre, lighting, direction/production, set design or construction, sound, front of house, administration, makeup and wardrobe, backstage, special effects, or providing that essential component of performing arts — the audience! — get in touch with your name, edress and phone number, and we'll add you as a Friend of Artworks Theatre. There is no subscription to join the Society, so feel free!

Visit our website at www.ArtworksTheatre.org.nz or, for enquiries about the Theatre, coming events, or to book tickets, email ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com or leave a message on 372-2941.

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Regular Events:

• Sundays 6-8pm: ASK Youth Church & Concert. For more information, see their website.

• Mondays 7:00-8:00pm: Feldenkrais classes with Judy Oliver: 372-9780 or JudysMove@xtra.co.nz.

October

• Th29 and Fr30Oct: Words on a Small Island: First Annual Waiheke Literary Festival. For a programme, see any Artworks venue.

• Fr30Oct 8pm: Dress to Scare Halloween Party: Doors open at 8pm. Live music with Ian Simpson, Nikki Ngatai, Chris Orange, Miles Gillett and special guests Kiri Eriwata and Band. Tickets $15: book through ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com or 372-2941msg.

• Sa31Oct 7:00pm: Scary Tales with Tanya Batt, Craig Denham and the Playback Theatre. Dress up and join them for games, activities and snacks, fundraising for the brand-new Once Upon an Island Charitable Trust. Tickets $10 or $30 per family. Bookings essential: ph 021-296-3149 or email StoryCentre@gmail.com.

November

• Fr06 & Sa07Nov, 8:00pm: Millen Baird's Wedding Speeches, a 1-man, 20-character show. See his website for more information. Tickets $20 ($18 concession) through the Theatre. Doors and café open at 7:15.

• Sa21 & Su22Nov, 10am-3pm: Artworks Youth Theatre--first workshop. The second Youth Theatre programme is open to all young people aged 9–14. It involves three weekend workshops on 21–22Nov, 5–6Dec, 12–13Dec plus a 3-week Summer School from 11–29 January 2010. Enrolment fee: $60 for the set of weekend workshops, $200 for the 3-week summer school or $250 If you enrol for both and pay before 13th November 2009. To book your place now contact Artworks Community Theatre: 372-2941, ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1840.

• Tu24Nov, 8:00pm: Martin Pearson LIVE! Martin has been described as the world’s funniest male, long-haired, Victorian, piscean folk singer. Formerly of the act “Martin Pearson”, Martin has risen to fame like a dead pigeon in a water tank. He plays the fool in B sharp and is one of the Australian folk scene’s favourite personalities. A performance can include any of: traditional folk standards and ballads (Martin with his beautiful voice and acoustic guitar); pop and rock classics; swing standards; brilliant, topical parodies on any of these; stand up comedy; or a complete one-man retelling of “The Lord of the Rings” performed as a musical - including an analysis of the differences between the book and film versions. Tickets $20 ($15 concession) through the Theatre: 372-2941 or ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com. Doors and café open at 7:15.

• Th26Nov: Circus Schmirkus returns to Artworks Theatre. FREE TO PUBLIC. Contact James.Samuel@TransitionTowns.org.nz or ph 8737.

• Sa28Nov 7pm: Celebration@Artworks: As some people may have already seen, our Community Theatre at Artworks has some rather nice new chairs. Gone are those old, green plastic BBQ chairs — replaced by 120 brand-new padded seats covered in a very fetching dark red fabric. The arrival of the seats marks the end of an 18-month project to upgrade its facilities by the group of volunteers that now runs the theatre. During that period the group has raised over $40,000 to improve the acoustics, purchase a new PA system, install an internal communications system, buy several new stage lights, replace the lighting control system and — finally — to give the audience something softer to sit upon! To celebrate the end of 18 months of hard work, there will be another Evening@Artworks, where a wide variety of entertainers bring their talents and expertise in to entertain all comers. Admission is free to all, and you're invited to bring a plate to share for supper. The doors and café will open at 6:30, with entertainment starting at 7:00. If you'd like to perform a song, dance, reading, mime, skit or whatever, please contact us on 372-2941 or ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com.

December

• Su20Dec, time TBA: An Artworks Christmas Special. Details to come.

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