South Canterbury Drama League

Last Legs - 10th-17th May 2019
2019-05-10 19:30 - 2019-05-17 19:30 UTC | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Last Legs by Roger Hall- on at the Playhouse May 10-17th 2019.
“Last Legs” is set in an upmarket retirement community, on the Auckland North Shore, with a cast of lively
characters whose lives are far from over. Outside of happy hour, bridge and mah-jong, our well-to-
do seniors indulge in greed, jealousy, love and lust… not to mention their share of gossip,
backstabbing and scandal!
News that the Prime Minister is to open a new wing of the Auckland North Shore Retirement Village sparks a
revolution among its residents. Some want to turn on something special, others are less enthused
and plan to stage a protest. Soon, new fractures appear along old fault lines, transforming the
swanky facility into a hotbed of insurrection, intrigue and infidelity.
“Last Legs” is a (cardio-) arresting comedy packed with hypertensive hilarity, a lethally black comedy
about sex, death and politics with an irresistible appeal to the old and bold of heart.
Special Deal. Groups of 20 only $20 each. Enquiries to Kevin Foley kevin.foley@xtra.co.nz 6862209

G2K Cinderella 11th-13th April - Tickets on Sale NOW!!!
2019-04-11 19:00 - 2019-04-13 19:00 | The Theatre Royal, Timaru, 124 Stafford St, Timaru, South Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand
A pumpkin coach, Prince Charming, a glass slipper and a dream come true are woven together by the magic of a Fairy Godmother in this enchanting musical.
When Cinderella’s stepsisters try to keep Cinderella from attending the ball, the Fairy Godmother enlists the help of the impossible and is able to transform Cinderella just in time for the big event.
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.
Don’t miss this fairytale classic.

CUT - 15th-22nd March 2019
2019-03-15 19:30 - 2019-03-22 19:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
WORLD PREMIERE !!!
Directed by Stefanie Crawford.
“CUT!” is a murder mystery comedy written by British playwright Robert Duncan who has penned a fantastic script based on the board game “Cluedo”. It has all the twists, turns and torments you could expect.
Otto Steinburger (that dastardly film producer) has gathered together six guests for an evening of entertainment at their expense. THERE IS A MURDER. Who did it, and how? The young starlet? The ex-lover? The housekeeper? The War veteran? The Vicar? Or maybe the special effects expert? Can the Inspector (with the help of the Sergeant) solve the crime before dawn? Of course he can – this is theatre, but can you detect the murderer before the Inspector does?
We are proud to be the first in the world to reveal Robert Duncan’s latest offering presented by a star studded cast. Mark your diary, this is a “must see”.
The Playhouse – 15th-22nd March 7.30pm – Sunday 17th March 3pm

AUDITIONS LEGALLY BLONDE
2019-02-25 19:00 - 2019-03-03 12:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
SCDL Musical Theatre is very excited to announce its fantastic production team for our fun and upbeat 2019 musical
‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ to be performed at
The Playhouse, Timaru, July 4 to 20, 2019 (Incorporating 3 Weekends)
Director – Alice Sollis (Phone 0274 705 095)
Musical Director – Ella Thomas
Choreographer – Abigail Austin
WORKSHOPS:
Venue: The Playhouse
Monday 25th and Wednesday 27th Feb 2019, 7.30pm-9.30pm
AUDITIONS by appointment only
Venue: The Playhouse
DANCE: Wednesday 27th March 9.00pm, or Friday 1st March 7.00pm till 8pm by appointment only.
SINGING/ACTING AUDITIONS: Friday 1st March 8.00pm-9.30pm by appointment only
SINGING/ACTING AUDITIONS: Venue: The Salvation Army Hall, 206 Wai-iti Road, Saturday 2nd March 9.00am-12.00pm and Sunday 3rd March 9am till finish by appointment only
Recalls will also be Sunday 3rd March.
ALL auditions by appointment only.
Email scdlmusicaltheatre@yahoo.com for audition information pack.

JACKSON ROCHE & FRIENDS CONCERT - 1ST FEB
2019-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
A SCDL Youth Event
Enjoy a great evening of entertainment from some very talented local entertainers. Jackson wanted to put on a concert not only to share his talent but also to showcase some of our amazing young entertainers.
Jackson gives his all to every performance and has entertainment value plus with energy to burn and some cool stick tricks under his belt.
Book now for this one night only event at the Playhouse.

He will be joined by local young singers and performers who will be highlighted on our facebook page in the coming days. Keep your eyes peeled.
In the meantime, book your tickets at Newman’s in store or on line.

Cinderella Workshops and Auditions
2018-12-03 18:30 - 20:30
Finally we can announce the SCDL Junior Section’s Annual Show in 2019 will be, “G2K Cinderella”. G2K is a youth version of the Cinderella story that is well known, but be prepared for a few surprises….
Workshops Mon 3rd and Wed 5th Dec 6.30-8.30pm where you will book your auditions.
Auditions by appointment only Fri 7th and Sat 8th Dec.
Our fantastic Production team are, Aaron Segar, Director, Megan Holden Musical Director and Abi Austin Choreographer.
All roles are limited to ages 10 as of Dec 7th 2018, to 18 as of 11th April 2019.
The annual SCDL Junior Show will be staged at the Theatre Royal on 11th, 12th and 13th of April, the last week of term 1.
Come along to the workshops, we will provide you with all of the information required for your auditions in a positive and supportive environment.

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5&6
2018-11-08 - 2018-11-24 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Based on the outrageous, funny, poignant but highly popular TV series, the South Canterbury Drama League presents Blackadder Goes Forth, fittingly 100 years to the month from Armistice Day.
Blackadder Goes Forth is the perfect opportunity for an end of year social event for everyone. The dinner and show will be on the stage at The Playspace, Timaru’s newest performance space, giving the audience a taste of the limelight as they are entertained while enjoying a delicious 2-course meal. (Vegetarian & Diabetic options available on request).

The setting is 1917 on the Western Front of the First World War, with another ‘big push’ planned. For Captain Edmund Blackadder and his fellow dugout companions Baldrick and George, the major concern is to avoid being sent over the top to certain death. Can they continue to escape from Melchett’s disastrous battle plans?
The play is a stage adaptation of Richard Curtis and Ben Elton’s award-winning series. It chronicles Blackadder’s attempts to escape the trenches through various schemes, most of which fail due to bad fortune, misunderstandings and the general incompetence of his comrades.
We start in General Hospital with General Melchett, angry that his plans always seem to fall into enemy hands, asks Captain Blackadder to “winkle out” the spy he suspects is housed in the hospital. Blackadder immediately suspects the patient with the thick German accent and a burning curiosity about troop movements but decides to embark on an extremely thorough, and more importantly – long, investigation as a way of staying out of the trenches.
Then it’s Goodbyee. After years of futile trench warfare, General Melchett gives the order for the “big push”: a suicidal charge across the battlefield towards hundreds of German machine guns. Desperate to avoid participating, Captain Blackadder hatches a plan to convince his superiors that he has gone insane and therefore cannot go into combat.
The production features the idealistic Upper-Class Edwardian twit Lieutenant George; the profoundly stupid but dogged Private S. Baldrick, the eccentric and clearly mad General Melchett, the woman of many faces Nurse Mary, plus other memorable characters.

ACB with Honora Lee
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-12 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Based on the award-winning 2012 junior fiction novel by Kate de Goldi. This was adapted for radio and then for the stage by Jane Waddell. It premiered at Circa in 2016.
Deceptively simple, this is a very special and moving story of acceptance, identity, kindness, love and patience, told with playfulness, subtle humour and empathy. Each character is important, even if in a non-speaking role.
The focus is the relationship between Perry and Honora Lee. As Honora’s scattered mind loses the facility of recall and command of language, Perry creates new entries in the alphabet book she is making with the help of the residents of Santa Lucia Rest Home. It is a gift of love for her grandmother. Perry realises that an orderly alphabet is impossible, hence the title ‘The ACB with Honora Lee’.
The concept of family is central to the play. Perry says, “Family time would be quite a lot better if there was more family.’ Nina and Claude fill part of her need, and the community at Santa Lucia are a ‘family’. Perry feels comfortable and at home there. Disease and death are treated as a natural part of life. Bees occupy Perry’s imagination and curiosity. They are everywhere, dead and dying. Like the old people at Santa Lucia, they are social creatures living in colonies. They lead useful lives (pollinating) and then die.
Although there is sadness in the problems of ageing, and the tragic nature of mental decline, this is balanced with the humour that naturally arises from confusion. Because of the sensitive way the story is told, the play is uplifting and the overwhelming feeling is of warmth and hope.
The play has a running time of approx. 75 minutes with no interval.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2018-09-21 - 2018-09-29 | The Theatre Royal, Timaru, 124 Stafford St, Timaru, South Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning, smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Timaru!
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, the story of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, taken prisoner in the desolate castle by the horrific Beast (who is really a dashing prince trapped in a spell by an enchantress).
The curse extends to all who live in the castle – Lumiere the candlestick holder, Chip the tea cup, Cogsworth the clock, and the lovable Mrs. Potts the teapot, along with the cutlery, the dishes and every talking object. Will they ever be human again?
Despite her fears, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast’s hideous exterior, allowing her to recognise the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside.
If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end, and he and his household will be transformed into his former self.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has become an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries.
The Theatre Royal Timaru will come alive with spectacular song and dance, extravagant costumes and stunning pyrotechnics and special effects.
This magical production will be a favourite for every age.

The show opens Friday, September 21 and goes through Saturday, September 29
At the Theatre Royal, Timaru
7.30pm evening shows each day except Sunday 23 show is a 2:00pm matinee

SCDL Open Day
2018-09-08 10:00 - 16:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Come along to our Open Day.
You may have been in our theatre many times but do you know it’s history?
Are you one of our neighbours who has never been inside?
Do you drive past 10 times a day and always wondered what goes on past that front door?
Then please accept this as your personal invitation to our open day.

Bring some friends and have a look around. This facility belongs to all of us so come and see what The South Canterbury Drama League is all about. Make up demonstrations – guided tours of our facilities – costumes for sale – refreshments available – rehearsals in progress. Enter our draw to win a 12 mth membership for 2 which includes free costume hire vouchers, free drinks vouchers, affiliation to Musical Theatre New Zealand, monthly newsletters plus more.

Always wanted to volunteer but didn’t know how you could help? We can show you how.
See you there.

Voices From the Front
2018-08-17 - 2018-08-24 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Voices from The Front by Amanda Stone
Voices from the Front – a NZ written play about the 1st World War. Based on fact and written from letters sent home from our troops overseas. A play to coincide with 100 years and World War 1.
Witness the life of 3 families as they deal with the issues, excitement and sadness that living through a war brings. Young men joining up to fight the cause. “It’s man’s duty to fight for his country”.
The women young and old joining the Nursing Corps to also do their bit for “King and Country”. The joining of the Australian New Zealand Army Corps – The ANZACs.
A true and moving story of our young men. Interjected with songs of the era: Pack up your Troubles, Oh for the Wing of a Dove, you were the only Girl in the world and many more favourites.

Singing Competitions
2018-07-14 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
The South Canterbury Drama League is creating a new annual Singing Competitions event
The Singing Competitions are for children and teens where competitors will be judged on technique, performance, and musicality in a range of categories.
The event is the same as other performance competitions held in other locations around NZ and under the overall direction of the Performing Arts Competitions Association of New Zealand Inc. (PACANZ) – the national body for Performing Arts Competition Societies.
The inaugural Timaru Singing Competitions will be held on Saturday, July 14 at The Playhouse.
The Mission Statement for the Singing Competition is:
To encourage and support local singing teachers and young singers to further their development and love of singing by providing an opportunity to sing on stage in an auditorium and be adjudicated against national standards.
An organising committee has been established.
We are seeking supporters to sponsor a trophy/cup prize package for each singing class/category.
Sponsor Benefits:

Your name engraved on the trophy as an enduring recognition of your support for getting the Singing Competitions off the ground.
Acknowledged in the programme (sent to all participants).
Opportunity to present your trophy/cup at the prize giving.

Sponsorship packages
Class Winner (there are over 40 different classes based on age group and song style) $60.00
Overall Age Group Winner $120.00
Overall Class Winner $120.00
Overall Junior Award and Overall Senior Award Winner $300.00
For more information please check out the attached Entry Form and competition details.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a sponsorship proposal with us please email us at scdlsingingcompetition@yahoo.com.

REGISTER HERE

AUDITIONS - The ACB with Honora Lee
2018-07-08 - 2018-07-15 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Cast: NB: There is the possibility of doubling up.
Perry—A nine-year-old girl (can be played by a teenager or young adult). Perry is an only child, curious, naïve yet intuitively wise. She is hungry for the affection and gift of time that she doesn’t receive from her very busy professional parents. Her relationship with her grandmother is the focus of the play. Like most children, Perry sees the essential truth in people and situations.
Honora Lee—Perry’s grandmother, a resident at Santa Lucia Rest Home. A feisty, intelligent woman, an ex-teacher. Cranky and compulsive, she is losing her memory and command of words. Unable to show affection for her family she is caring and loving towards her friend Doris, another resident at Santa Lucia.
Father—In his 40’s or early 50’s. Perry’s father and Honora’s son. Always flying off to conferences and meetings, he is concerned with ‘sustainable business practices’. Cannot understand why Perry would want to spend time with his ‘eccentric’ mother. Rather afraid of seeing any likeness to him in his mother.
Mother—in her 40’s or early 50’s. Perry’s mother. A very busy psychologist, she believes an only child must be kept occupied with after-school activities. The most interest she takes in her daughter is when she is correcting her grammar. Although both parents love Perry they are distant and awkward in their relationship with her. They change a little as the alphabet book takes shape.
Audrey—A nurse at Santa Lucia, ‘the laughingest person’ Perry has ever met. Kind and assertive. Could be any age. Treats the residents with the same dignity they were given in their former lives. A nurse at Santa Lucia, also kind and caring. Probably younger but necessarily. Could double as Claude. Accepting and insightful.
Nina—Perry’s nanny and Claude’s mother. In her 20’s, 30’s or 40’s. Kind and patient with all the time in the world for Perry and Claude. Nina makes all the homemade baking that Perry takes to Santa Lucia.
Claude—Nina’s 3-year-old son who shares Perry’s interest in bumblebees.
Doris—Honora’s special friend at Santa Lucia. (Honora calls her Molly). Frailer than Honora. Very emotional loves food and is attached to her rag doll Jennifer. Honora helps Doris with basic tasks like doing up her zips and wiping her mouth but she also argues with her and doesn’t like Doris blowing kisses.
Melvyn Broome—A resident. Mad on cricket. Has a walking stick which he uses as a weapon when Honora steals his peppermints.
Beverley—Another resident, unable to talk but eloquent through her actions and expressions. When the other residents recite the alphabet or sing, Beverley just opens and closes her mouth.
Eleanor—Resident with a walking frame. Her way of communicating is to stare or grab people by the wrist.
Geoffrey— Resident in a wheelchair. Often falls sideways in his chair.
Dorothy—Resident who plays the piano (non-speaking part).
Olga—A new resident.
About the play
Based on the award-winning 2012 junior fiction novel by Kate de Goldi. This was adapted for radio and then for the stage by Jane Waddell. It premiered at Circa in 2016.
Deceptively simple, this is a very special and moving story of acceptance, identity, kindness, love and patience, told with playfulness, subtle humour and empathy. Each character is important, even if in a non-speaking role.
The focus is the relationship between Perry and Honora Lee. As Honora’s scattered mind loses the facility of recall and command of language, Perry creates new entries in the alphabet book she is making with the help of the residents of Santa Lucia Rest Home. It is a gift of love for her grandmother. Perry realises that an orderly alphabet is impossible, hence the title ‘The ACB with Honora Lee’.
The concept of family is central to the play. Perry says, “Family time would be quite a lot better if there was more family.’ Nina and Claude fill part of her need, and the community at Santa Lucia are a ‘family’. Perry feels comfortable and at home there. Disease and death are treated as a natural part of life. Bees occupy Perry’s imagination and curiosity. They are everywhere, dead and dying. Like the old people at Santa Lucia, they are social creatures living in colonies. They lead useful lives (pollinating) and then die.
Although there is sadness in the problems of ageing, and the tragic nature of mental decline, this is balanced with the humour that naturally arises from confusion. Because of the sensitive way the story is told, the play is uplifting and the overwhelming feeling is of warmth and hope.
The play has a running time of approx. 75 minutes with no interval.
The play will be staged from October 5-12th
2018.
Auditions will be held at the Playhouse, Church Street on the 8th and 15th July from 1 pm.
Contact Carol Angland on 021405000 for more information.

AUDITIONS - Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5&6
2018-07-07 14:00 - 18:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
The popular cast from the Mill Theatre’s 2014 season return with the last two episodes.
In the first “General Hospital” a game of “I Spy” goes terribly wrong when a bomb strikes Blackadder’s bunker and injures George, leaving him in the care of the kindly Nurse Mary at the field hospital. After Melchett and Darling inform Blackadder that there is a German spy in the hospital giving away their battle plans, Blackadder and Darling are sent undercover.
The final episode of this series, “Goodbyeee”, Blackadder reflects that millions have died but the troops have advanced no further than “an asthmatic ant with some heavy shopping”. Now, at last, the ‘final’ big push looms, and Blackadder is willing to try anything to avoid it. Will putting a pair of underpants on his head and shoving two pencils up his nose get Blackadder invalided back to Blighty?
SYNOPSIS AND CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
General Hospital:
Angry that his plans always seem to fall into enemy hands, General Melchett asks Captain Blackadder to “winkle out” the spy he suspects is housed in the hospital. Blackadder immediately suspects the patient with the thick German accent and a burning curiosity about troop movements but decides to embark on an extremely thorough (and more importantly: long) investigation as a way of staying out of the trenches.
Additional characters:
Nurse Mary: is probably the most complex single-episode character in Blackadder – she is a woman of many faces, and one that is deceitful and frank.
Brigadier Smith: Requires a “German” accent
Goodbyee:
After years of futile trench warfare, General Melchett gives the order for the “big push”: a suicidal charge across the battlefield towards hundreds of German machine guns. Desperate to avoid participating, Captain Blackadder hatches a plan to convince his superiors that he has gone insane and therefore cannot go into combat.
Additional character:
General Haig: Upper-class British accent.
Extras required for chorus numbers.

Required small part male & female Actors and singers
Audition song Pack Up Your Troubles
SHOW DATES 8th – 24th NOV

Menopause The Musical
2018-06-22 - 2018-06-30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flushes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This joyful musical set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! Join the sisterhood and see what 11 million women worldwide have been laughing about. Menopause The Musical is Las Vegas’ longest running scripted show. Men Love it Too!

The Darling Buds of May
2018-05-04 - 2018-05-11 | The Local, 123 Stafford Street, Timaru, South Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand
The lovable, irrepressible Larkin family who live in Kent “somewhere at the end of the
rainbow” made their debut in the novel The Darlng Buds of May in 1957, and went on to delight and beguile audiences both on stage and screen.
Pop, who makes a fortune from a variety of deals but has never paid income tax, lives in rural idyllic bliss with generous-hearted Ma and their six children. When an earnest young tax official, Mr Charlton, turns up one hot May afternoon in 1957 to investigate, he is bewitched immediately by eldest daughter Mariette, and it isn’t long before he succumbs to the boisterous Larkin family charm and largesse.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Auditions
2018-04-21 - 2018-04-22 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Why not audition for our show of the year – Disney Beauty and the Beast. On stage 21st-29th Sept 2018. Come along to the information evening on Wednesday 18th April and find out everything you need to know about what is required to audition for this show. Book your audition time for Sat and Sun 21st & 22nd of April – Auditions by appointment only. Two days to choose from so get in early to secure your ideal slot.
Request an Audition Pack

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Workshops
2018-04-18 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand

Seussical Kids & Hairspray Jr
2018-04-12 - 2018-04-14 | The Theatre Royal, Timaru, 124 Stafford St, Timaru, South Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand
Seussical Kids
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical Kids, a fantastical musical extravaganza. Seussical Kids is great fun for the whole family and runs for 30 minutes.
We then have an intermission before embarking on the second show “Hairspray Jr”.
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray Jr. is the family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Runtime 70 minutes.

Amorous Ambassador
2018-03-22 - 2018-03-29 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
When Harry Douglas, the new American Ambassador to Great Britain, tells his family he is going to Scotland to play golf, his wife and daughter announce weekend plans of their own.
Their newly hired butler, Perkins, watches stoically as each leaves and secretly returns for a romantic rendezvous in the empty house.
Harry’s secretary and Captain South of Marine Corps Embassy Security then arrive in the wake of a bomb threat and the embassy is sealed off, with hilarious results.
Even the imperturbable Perkins is drawn into the shenanigans.

Menopause The Musical - AUDITIONS
2018-03-12 - 2018-03-14 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Monday 12th & Wednesday 14th March 7pm @ The Playhouse, Church Street, Timaru.
SHOW DATES: 22nd to 30th June 2018
Director Alice Sollis
Musical Director Sharleyne Diamond
Seeking four women aged 40+ with strong comedic skills, pop/rock vocal style & the ability to harmonise Dance/movement skill a definite advantage.
AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT:
Enquiries and to book audition time email
alicesollis@actrix.co.nz

Darling Buds of May - AUDITIONS
2018-02-10 - 2018-02-24 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
A comedy by H.E. Bates
Directed by Gail Tatham
Auditions – Saturdays Feb 10th, 17th (children’s auditions) and 24 th February 2 – 5 pm
Rehearsals start Sunday 3 March, Production dates 4th – 11th May
Scripts available from Gail Tatham 027 641 8863

Seussical Kids & Hairspray Jr Auditions
2017-11-18 - 2017-11-19 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
In 2018 the Junior Section of the South Canterbury Drama League will be presenting a double billing for their annual show. This is a new format and will give more children the opportunity to shine onstage. “Seussical Kids“ will give our younger juniors, ages 8-13 the opportunity to take on exciting roles created by Dr Seuss. “Hairspray Jr” for the 13-18 year olds is packed with singing and dancing for the entire cast. Full information contact Lauren O’Connor,
Juniors Chairperson at telman@xtra.co.nz
Download your audition pack HERE

Seussical Kids & Hairspray Jr Workshops
2017-11-14 18:45 - 20:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
In 2018 the Junior Section of the South Canterbury Drama League will be presenting a double billing for their annual show. This is a new format and will give more children the opportunity to shine onstage. “Seussical Kids“ will give our younger juniors, ages 8-13 the opportunity to take on exciting roles created by Dr Seuss. “Hairspray Jr” for the 13-18 year olds is packed with singing and dancing for the entire cast. Full information contact Lauren O’Connor,
Juniors Chairperson at telman@xtra.co.nz

Variety: A Kiwi Comedy
2017-11-09 19:30 - 2017-11-25 20:30 | The Local, 123 Stafford Street, Timaru, South Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand
Moira wants to run for local MP – her problem? The locals don’t like her and the feeling is mutual. At the town meeting Moira finds herself making all kinds of weird promises to win everyone over… including lying to the local hippy that she will be opening a Kiwi sanctuary – unfortunately, this is a lie – but the lie catches on. Suddenly, Moira, stuck in a lie finds herself entrenched with the locals planning a Fundraiser Variety Show for the Kiwi Sanctuary that doesn’t exits… town venues, the Ladies Choir, the local Drama Group’s competitive Variety Show, the media, enemies and all the town’s “stars” are thrown into Moira’s life. But what will she do if the truth comes out?

Mums Choir
2017-10-06 19:30 - 2017-10-13 22:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Mum’s Choir, a heartwarming Kiwi comedy about family, laughter, love and music.
Written by Alison Quigan, the story revolves around five adult children who gather at the family home to prepare for their mother’s funeral.
The five siblings consist of farmer’s wife Cathy (Alice Sollis), bachelor music teacher Noel (John Roxburgh),Aussie-based used car salesman Kev (Malcolm Eadie), pregnant mother of four Terri (Carolyn Willis), and University lecturer Jean (Morag Carter).
They are joined by Cathy’s son Matt,(Nathan Butler) – who rushes back from his Army job in the Solomons, and mum’s sister, dear old Aunty Nola (Jude Walker). When the children were growing up the house was always full of music and Mum’s dying wish was for the family to sing Fauré’s Requiem at her funeral. So they have their work cut out to learn their parts in time, not to mention write the eulogy, organise the catering, contact Mum’s friends etc.
The family have great fun reminiscing with lots of all their old favourite songs, such as “Amore”, “In the Mood”, “The Good Ship Lollipop”, “Java Jive” and the beautiful Maori song “Hine E Hine”. However, it’s not all singing or sadness. There are family secrets to be revealed, cheeky sibling rivalry, a few tears along the way, and loads of witty one-liners. Mum’s Choir is not a musical, it is a play where the actors naturally burst into song fairly often. This delightful play is bound to be a winner.

Power 2 Perform
2017-10-02 - 2017-10-07 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
The South Canterbury Drama League welcomes you to ‘Power 2 Perform’ and hopes that you, the students, make the most of the opportunity to learn from Alice Sollis & Kimble Henderson.

Show Audition
2017-09-14 08:00 - 17:00

Avenue Q
2017-09-01 19:30 - 2017-09-16 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
We’re super excited to announce that we’re expecting Avenue Q will be the funniest, most outrageous show you will go to. Ever! If you grew up with Sesame Street, or watched with your kids as they grew up with it, then you absolutely must see this show.
If you don’t know about Avenue Q, it is a top Broadway show, winning three Tony’s – Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.
There are puppets involved that act and sing and dance (the music is fantastic and very, very catchy!). There are puppeteers right there on stage, performing right alongside the puppets.
Avenue Q tells the story of a group of young adults — both humans and puppets — facing life’s lessons and everyday problems, such as the struggle to find a purpose, a job and love. The language and lessons are a little risqué the lessons are grown-up lessons.
Avenue Q is hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific bunch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets. Avenue Q is a musical like no other with songs like ‘Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist’, ‘It Sucks to Be Me’ and ‘If You Were Gay’’.
Keep your attention on those puppets. At times the puppets will be rude, some of the things they say are blunt, but that’s what makes this show so hilarious. The sheer uniqueness of this show is beyond compare. If you have a good sense of humour, can handle a few naughty words now and then, and want to have some fun laughing about the unfairness of life, then go see this show! The songs are so funny, honest, and reveal what all of us are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. But be warned it is NOT a show for kids. It is rated R16 and FPN* (* Full Puppet Nudity)
There are two ticketing options.

Show Only ticket is $39 (doors open 6.45pm).
Dinner+Show ticket is $69 and includes a pre-show 2-course buffet dinner (served from 6pm), an Avenue Q 69’er cocktail* served in your own take home LED cocktail glass (*non-alcoholic alternatives available) and a complimentary programme.

So don’t let your life suck – tickets are now on sale, make sure you book early, limited seats available!

Showstoppers 2
2017-08-24 19:00 - 2017-09-23 21:00 | The Theatre Royal, Timaru, 124 Stafford St, Timaru, South Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand
Showstoppers 2 – favourite hits from the Musicals we’ve never done sung by SC’s finest singers at the Theatre Royal July 2017.
