Director Robin Lane and his team clearly took great care in casting the roles. Tony Smith as Shrek and Bridie Allen as Fiona, the lead roles, both sang powerfully and took the audience on their flight of fancy. They had good chemistry as the unconventional and heartwarming love birds (or ogres). The supporting players Reuben Su’a as Donkey and Jack Hanrahan as Lord Farquaad were hilarious. Reuben and Jack provided comic relief in the best possible way. Lord Farquaad particularly leaned into the humour of his innovative presentation and Donkey’s wisecracks gave a contrast to the main love story which pulled heartstrings.
Monday, 19 July 2021, 8:58 am
The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA)
urgently calls on the Government to invest in disability
attitude training for health professionals.
A deeply
disturbing article in the Sunday-Star Times yesterday
clearly articulated and emphasised the traumatic
discrimination many families experience during pre-natal
screening tests, as well as the pressure to terminate their
pregnancies by medical professionals.
In the story,
one expectant mother explains that as she was heading into
theatre to have her baby delivered by caesarean, she was
asked if she would want the doctor to resuscitate her baby
if it was required.
“The stories from these parents
Press Release – New Zealand Down Syndrome Association The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) urgently calls on the Government to invest in disability attitude training for health professionals. A deeply disturbing article in the Sunday-Star Times yesterday clearly articulated and emphasised the …
The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) urgently calls on the Government to invest in disability attitude training for health professionals.
A deeply disturbing article in the Sunday-Star Times yesterday clearly articulated and emphasised the traumatic discrimination many families experience during pre-natal screening tests, as well as the pressure to terminate their pregnancies by medical professionals.
In the story, one expectant mother explains that as she was heading into theatre to have her baby delivered by caesarean, she was asked if she would want the doctor to resuscitate her baby if it was required.
Parent-led playtime celebrated
Bridie Allen, President of Carterton Playcentre, with daughter Sienna. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED
SUE TEODORO
sue.teodoro@age.co.nz
It’s Open Week at Playcentre Aotearoa, where interested families can drop into their local branch and experience the chaos and fun of early learning in a parent-led environment.
Bridie Allen, president of Carterton Playcentre, said although this week had a special focus, every week was open week for the family-centred organisation.
“Playcentre Open Week is a national campaign to help the organisation grow.
“Our doors are always open for visitors,” she said.
Playcentre Aotearoa has 400 centres based in communities across New Zealand.