The much-anticipated Neville's Island opened for its gala night on Friday 13th August. The Rose Centre was buzzing with excited guests for the opening night. The show, produced by Company Theatre and directed by Kathy Gent, certainly didn't disappoint! Four middle-class, middle-aged, middle-management co-workers stranded in the middle of nowhere were far from middling – they were absolutely excellent. Belly-laughs abounded in the first Act, with the second Act becoming a little more sinister as prevailing social norms started to fray. The atmosphere and mood was superbly reinforced by the amazing set – the fog, chill and isolation of the island really did resonate. Sadly the play was brought to a swift and untimely hiatus due to lockdown, but Kathy, cast and crew will relaunch the show for 13th-27th November 2021. Don't miss out on this second chance to see this gem. True local theatre, for the locals by the locals at an incredibly high standard.  www.companytheatre.co.nz