Guess Who's Back?!

The PumpHouse Theatre is back! We are open to the public and thriving with creativity once again. As for other venues, lockdown had a huge impact on us, with nearly six months of shows and events cancelled. Luckily, we were able to host some fun shows and events in July, including our fundraiser evening – One Night at The PumpHouse.

This was a huge success with a wonderful audience supporting the future of our theatre while being entertained by local talent acts. We have also been grateful to have the time to do some much-needed maintenance in our theatre, and we now have a brand spankin’ new aircon/heating system installed in the main auditorium, and a revamped backstage bathroom!

We believe that now more than ever is the perfect time to enrich your life with live theatre. And what better way to do that than at one of Auckland’s most iconic theatres! We have plenty for you to look forward to, such as…

'Skylight' by David Hare: 31st July – 8th August

Olivier and Tony Award winning play about two people bound together by a shared memory of passion but divided by income and attitude. Directed by Suzy Sampson, this play plus a dinner at The French Rendezvous would be the perfect mid-winter evening out.

Roger Hall’s 'Spreading Out' (play read): 9th August at 3pm

Tadpole Productions returns to The PumpHouse “one show only” a play-reading of Roger Hall’s Spreading Out, directed by Janice Finn. Stay after the performance for a Q & A with Roger and Janice and members of the cast.

Creative Talks

Discover the people behind the arts in our free-entry Creative Talks programme. We are lucky to have two amazing people join us this August:

Mark Wallbank: 9th August at 7pm

Mark has been a mad researcher of everything paranormal, extra-terrestrial, and crypto-zoological since early childhood. He leads paranormal research group Haunted Auckland, which often does investigations at The PumpHouse. Come and hear Mark’s expertise knowledge on these subjects.

Tanya M. Wheeler: 31st August at 7pm

Tanya has always written but only stopped being a teacher and started calling herself a ‘writer’ 12 years ago. Tanya has written and consulted on several award-winning short films, and has been a finalist, semi-finalist, or winner in 16 screenwriting competitions. Tanya is excited to share her creative process with an audience.

The Vagina Monologues: 2nd – 6th September

An episodic play which explores consensual and non-consensual sexual experiences, body image, genital mutilation, direct and indirect encounters with reproduction, vaginal care, menstrual periods, sex work, and several other topics through the eyes of women of various ages, races, sexualities, and other differences. The cast is 15-women strong, directed by Meg Andrews.

Can you help The PumpHouse?

The PumpHouse Theatre has been a place for artists and performers to share their stories with the community for over 40 years, but we need income from performances to pay the bills. You could help keep The PumpHouse going by joining Friends of The PumpHouse, making a donation online or enquiring about hiring The PumpHouse for your upcoming event.


Issue 112 August 2020