It was “a bit of a shock”, he said. “I wasn’t aware of it. I have built up this community theatre for years.
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Derek Doddington helping to build the stage for a Top Dog Theatre production in Mona Vale in 2017. “They have never spoken to me. They just turned up and said they were doing the summer Shakespeare at Mona Vale.’’ When he heard about the rival production, he decided not to stage his own show in the usual February timeslot. The decision was also influenced by the fact his company is performing
Twelfth Night on the main stage at the Isaac Theatre Royal in August and a funding application to help with security in Mona Vale was declined by the Christchurch City Council
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Anika Moa performs Christmas carols with the New Zealand Army Band at the Christchurch Town Hall on Sunday.
VICKI ANDERSON offers a few highlights of events in Ōtautahi Christchurch this weekend and beyond. FAITH, CULTURE, COMMUNITY A new exhibition at Canterbury Museum – Mosque: Faith, Culture, Community – aims to “demystify Islam for non-Muslim New Zealanders”. It highlights the mosque as the heart of Muslim communities, and the diversity of Islamic culture showcased through art and objects. “Our hope is that in working with local Muslims we have created uplifting experience for our visitors, one that highlights the diversity of Islamic art, architecture and culture,” museum director Anthony Wright said in a statement.
VICKI ANDERSON offers a few highlights of events in Ōtautahi Christchurch this weekend and beyond. There are lots of events happening in the city right now, so make the most if it. Now the Krypton Factor of juggling that is the school summer holiday looms for parents, aside from Santa s Mega Grotto to keep people entertained there are lots of free events and art exhibitions, from the pop-up penguins and Ceramics Expo to the annual exhibition of the Silversmith Guild of Canterbury and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. CHRIST! WHAT A NIGHT Perhaps the perfect ending to a strange year, Little Andromeda s Christmas show, Christ! What A Night is shaping up to be a real gift, with multiple performances until December 19. This festive treat stars Chris Parker and Tom Sainsbury, as well as Ōtautahi talent Bianca Seinafo and Tom Eason.