2024 - Matilda the musical
Bruce Mason Centre
September 25th – October 13th 2024
Presented by North Shore Music Theatre, The Amici Trust, & Encore Theatre Collective in association with G&T Productions.
Director: Grant Meese & Hamish Mouat
Music Director: Jack Barnard
Choreographer: Hamish Mouat
Synopsis
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin this musical is a winner of over 100 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
2024 - Next to Normal
The Pumphouse
March 9th – 23rd 2024
Director: David Adkins
Music Director: Da-Hae Kim
Choreographer: Claire Verity
Synopsis
On the surface, they are the perfect loving family.
Underneath it, they are struggling to navigate their way through life. Despite all the doctors, Diana’s mental health is worsening. Dan’s biggest concern is helping his wife return to ‘normal’, whilst Natalie just wants to finish high school unscathed. A multi-award-winning rock musical, Next To Normal will have you asking yourself what ‘normal’ actually looks like.
2023 - 60th Anniversary Diamond Cabaret
The Clubrooms
July 6th – 8th 2023
Director: Trafford Anderson & Giorgia Doughty
Music Director: Kerry Priestley
Choreographer: Gemma Boswell
Synopsis
2023 - Wicked
SkyCity Theatre
March 30th – April 22nd 2023
Director: Alexandra McKellar
Music Director: Andrew Christie
Choreographer: Gemma Boswell
Assistant Director: Trafford Anderson
Assistant Music Director/vocal coach: Charlotte West
Music Assistant: Kerry Priestley
Synopsis
2022 - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Clubrooms
July 15th – 23rd 2022
Director: Amelia Claridge
Music Director: Campbell MacKenzie
Choreographer: Zoe Fraser
Synopsis
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.
2021 - We'll Meet Again
Birkenhead RSA
April 14th – 15th 2021
Director: Verity Craft
Choreographer: Josh Morris & Kate Sampson
Pianist: Peter Orpin
Synopsis
A delightful evening of wartime music and dancing. Bringing to life the hits of the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Vera Lynn and more…
2020 - Underestimated
The Clubrooms
October 1st – October 3rd 2020
Director: Giorgia Doughty
Assistant Director: Kate Sampson
Music Director: Tausala Faulalo
Choreographer: Zoe Fraser
Cast
Annan Chai-Rodgers, Max Claxton, Stella McKenzie, Victoria Milkov, Maddie McCarthy, Mila Rodrigues, Janayah Wadsworth, Aedan Ward.
Synopsis
Our first show devised and run entirely by a youth creative team – for youth. The show has been inspired by breaking down barriers young performers and directors face in the theatre world.
Performing a colourful, wide range of different songs, our talented cast entertain and shine beyond the normal expectations of children’s theatre. The creative team have had an incredible time creating this show and have fallen in love with their brilliant and charming cast. Full of fun and some surprises, this cabaret will entertain and inspire all people of all ages.