We’re fascinated by the many and varied reasons people have for coming to the theatre.
For some, it’s purely entertainment – something to do with friends or the children during the holidays. For some people they are supporting family members and friends who are performing. Others come to see a famous face or watch a play they’ve heard of but never seen.
For us, it’s important that everyone in our community can experience theatre in a way that appeals to them.
We are immensely proud to host a diverse range of performing arts at The PumpHouse. From Shakespeare, to Persian poetry to the best in New Zealand plays – we have it all.
This month we welcome back i-Start Chinese Theatre. Formed four years ago, this Milford-based theatre company presents locally written plays in Mandarin and gives Chinese amateur theatre performers a stage on which to show their talents and to realise their dreams. They are passionate about telling original stories inspired by real life to entertain and inspire.
Tadpole Productions are also champions of local work – this month they are presenting Dave Armstrong’s “Kings of the Gym” – a fantastically funny play about the state of teaching and education in New Zealand.
So, what I’m trying to say, is we have you covered. When you come to The PumpHouse we want you to have a great experience doing whatever brought you here, spending quality time with others and expanding your knowledge and we want you to come back and say hello!
Kings of the Gym, November 8th - 18th
“The only thing I like is teaching, and there’s less and less of that.”
If you think the New Zealand school curriculum has become full of politically correct ideologies, constantly changing teaching methods and a multitude of assessments then this hilarious comedy starring Louise Wallace and Paul Glover is for you.
Dial M for Murder, November 20th – 21st
Plans never go the way you want. This classic thriller is adapted for the stage by North Shore playwright Yabing Liu and performed in Mandarin.
Love Retreat, November 23rd – 25th
Set soon, most women prefer to enjoy their own life instead of getting married and having children. But this has put the nation in a population crisis! The government makes a law which will enforce birth on women who are above certain age. Now five women are sent to a camp called Love Retreat to find their partners…
Christmas Carols – Save the date
Save the date! Our outdoor Christmas Carols in the Amphitheatre is back again this year on Saturday 15th December at 6:00 pm. Everyone needs a ticket this year, but at just $5 each its still a great family event.
