• Pink Hammer full cast in rehearsal (from left): Paul Glover, Lisa Chappell, Annie Whittle, Louise Wallace and Darien Takle.
  • Annie Whittle.

Kiwiana with a twist!

The Pink Hammer, By Michele Amas – Tadpole Theatre at the PumpHouse

Tadpole Productions are thrilled to be showcasing the Auckland premiere of a new kiwi comedy-drama, opening at The PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna, from 13th to 23rd October.  “The Pink Hammer” by Michele Amas has a stellar cast including Annie Whittle, Louise Wallace, Lisa Chappell and Darien Takle, pitting themselves against the lone male member of the cast – Paul Glover (Same Time Next Year). Michele has crafted a funny and poignant script that this exceptional cast can revel in.

Four women from very different backgrounds have signed up and paid for D.I.Y. classes from Maggie, a female carpenter, but when they arrive at a shabby shed at the back of her house they discover she has disappeared and her out-of-work builder husband isn’t pleased to see them.   Woody doesn’t know where his wife has gone and had no idea she’d advertised woodwork classes in his – outrage upon outrage - sacred man-cave.  Woody abides by the man shed 10 commandments, the key one being the complete ban on members of the opposite sex, so these women better not hang about – this is a situation he has no idea how to handle.

But the women are going nowhere.  Having paid their money they want their lessons and if Woody’s wife isn’t there to do it, then he better shape up and do the honours himself. And on that subject – where has Maggie gone?  Is her grumpy husband responsible for her mysterious disappearance?! Sparks fly, and not from Woody’s metal grinder….    The scene is set for a comedy/drama with great characterisations and a bit of D.I.Y. thrown in.

Directed by Janice Finn, “The Pink Hammer” is a sure-fire good night out, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Strictly limited season at The Pumphouse Theatre – Phone (09) 489-8360 or www.pumphouse.co.nz