Dorado Whakatū

Dorado Whakatū We are passionate to erect a golden era in Nelsons music, arts and entertainment scene

Hey look at this! Somehow Bo has got himself on the cover of a mag... Turning the Nelson Magazine into the Rolling Stone...
01/02/2025

Hey look at this!

Somehow Bo has got himself on the cover of a mag... Turning the Nelson Magazine into the Rolling Stones.

If you'd like to get to know the founder of Darado Whaktū, Justin Eade has bravely sat in the room with our wild man and got into his mad mind!

The team at Dorado Whakatū has big dreams, come along for the journey!

Well, it looks like summer is fashionably late this year, but I’m keeping positive and hoping that February is going to be when the high temperatures finally arrive.

Wow! The Dorado Experiment had its best gig yet!We definitely brought the gold to the Golden Bay. 🌟Thank you for everyon...
20/01/2025

Wow! The Dorado Experiment had its best gig yet!
We definitely brought the gold to the Golden Bay. 🌟

Thank you for everyone you came over the hill to join us in such a magical evening. You guys danced all night long!

Thank you Hamish and Bruce for the lazers and lights!

Thank you Jane and Andrew for the beautiful hospitality at the

Remember to get your tickets to see us perform at Silvan Steps at www.doradowhakatu.co.nz

Dorado Whakatū presents: The Dorado Experiment ☀️Get ready, Golden Bay! The Dorado Experiment is rolling into  to throw ...
09/01/2025

Dorado Whakatū presents: The Dorado Experiment ☀️
Get ready, Golden Bay!
The Dorado Experiment is rolling into to throw down a night of golden rock’n’roll!

Whether you’re a die-hard rock fanatic or just in it for a good groove, this is your chance to experience the magic of live music. So grab your friends, crank up that energy, and let’s make some unforgettable memories together!

📅 Date: 18 January
📍 Location:

Let that tribal beat move your feet, rock with the rhythm and rock with the heat. Can’t wait to see you there! 🤘✨

Number 4 is done ✅'Shake Your Speares' was a MAGICAL evening and a wholesome gathering up on Silvan Steps.We definitely ...
24/11/2024

Number 4 is done ✅

'Shake Your Speares' was a MAGICAL evening and a wholesome gathering up on Silvan Steps.

We definitely had a world class event happen right on our door step.

The Barden Party was brilliant, definitely the best way to consume Shakespeare! A massive thank you for your performance and your commitment to the arts.
kingb thank you for setting the vibe with the tunes and OMG the fire performance from .mirage was from another dimension. If you've never seen fire dancing before, check these guys out.

Here's a couple of clips I took with my cellphone. I'll put some more content up as I receive it.

If you came to the show and loved it feel free to leave a review on FB. And also spread the word of Dorado Whakatu and the events that we put on.

Can not wait for a 5th event. 😉

Oceans of gratitude for everyone involved,

Bo

22/11/2024

1 DAY LEFT!
We are just one day away from Shake Your Speares, so I thought I'd share my heart and vision for this project.

I'm in love with Nelson and will continue to serve it in the ways I can ❤️

Last chance to get your tickets https://events.humanitix.com/shake-your-speares-silvan-steps

WE ARE ADDING HEAT TO OUR SHOW!!🔥🔥🔥That's right!!.mirage.performances   will be performing a fire dance as your post The...
18/11/2024

WE ARE ADDING HEAT TO OUR SHOW!!🔥🔥🔥

That's right!!.mirage.performances will be performing a fire dance as your post Theatre entertainment. As the sun is setting a ceremony of masculine and feminine will take place at Silvan Steps to honour the land, the people and the moment.

You do not want to miss this added value to an already amazing evening with award winning The Barden Party and tunes from .kingb

Tickets here https://events.humanitix.com/shake-your-speares-silvan-steps/tickets

Only a few days left!

🥳 Congratulations Katrin Struben!  🎉You are our GIVE AWAY WINNER 🤩Your prize includes x2 tickets, Food and Wine!! 🥖🧀🍷Yah...
18/11/2024

🥳 Congratulations Katrin Struben! 🎉

You are our GIVE AWAY WINNER 🤩

Your prize includes x2 tickets, Food and Wine!! 🥖🧀🍷

Yahoooo!!! 🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳

What a good write up The Nelson Mail how good!Theatre is such a beautiful art form and we are so excited that the The Ba...
15/11/2024

What a good write up The Nelson Mail how good!

Theatre is such a beautiful art form and we are so excited that the The Barden Party will be the first to perform on Silvan Steps.

Dorado wants to illustrate to Nelson how Silvan Steps is a versatile event space. It is a strong focus to represent the spectrum of arts in our community.

This beautiful space is open to all types of art and Nelson Tasman has gained an incredible assist. One to be celebrated!

Nelson’s travelling Barden Party is bringing its distinctive twist on Shakespeare back home this summer, with a bluegrass-infused production of Macbeth.

10/11/2024

💥 NOT LONG NOW 💥

🎼 The Barden Party is performing their WORLD PREMIERE of Macbeth with a Twist at the famous Silvan Steps Amphitheatre

GET TICKETS Before it sells out

🎭 Event Details
- $50
- 5pm-9pm
- November 23rd
- Silvan Steps Amphitheatre
- DJ
- Food and a Bar
- Shuttle Transport

04/11/2024

Kia ora! We are in need of a food truck for our next event. THE BARDEN PARTY - WORLD PREMIER - Shake Your Speare's @ Silvan Steps Amphitheatre Tag in your favourite food truck and get them up on the hill!

It is such a great honour to have Laura Irish and The Barden Party coming to Silvan Steps Amphitheatre. We've put on som...
08/10/2024

It is such a great honour to have Laura Irish and The Barden Party coming to Silvan Steps Amphitheatre. We've put on some rocks festivals in the past but I really wanted to do something diversified for Nelson, something that people with a different appreciation to the arts could enjoy. It's so important to honour as many beautiful form of expression as you can.

The Barden Party was such an obvious choice, it had been on the mind since the birthing of the steps. A beautiful example of Nelson grown creativity, how far they've already gone on their journey!

Dorado Whakatū has always been about showing the deep pool of talent that exists in our beautiful city of gold. I am so grateful that we were able to line this up together.. and as for this show being the WORLD PREMIERE!! I mean how cool is that!!!

So if you are still wondering who The Barden Party is, here is something they've put together. Enjoy x

The Barden Party,
New Zealand’s beloved touring Shakespeare company turns 3 years old this November. To celebrate, we are bringing its much-anticipated production of Macbeth to Nelson, where the company was originally founded by award-winning actor and director Laura Irish. Nelson audiences can look forward to an exhilarating homecoming this November and December, with performances across four iconic locations in the region, including the world premiere of Macbeth at Silvan Steps.

Laura Irish, who established The Barden Party in her Nelson backyard in 2021, has gone on to make a name for herself on the international stage. Recently, Laura has done a stint in Melbourne, Australia, where she worked with Melbourne Shakespeare Company as Assistant Director and American Dialect Coach for the acclaimed, sold out Australian premiere of The Whale, is currently casting the musical Avenue Q for Melbourne’s AG Theatre Co., and has been performing and teaching with Impro Melbourne. She has just been appointed the Director of Bloomsday in Melbourne’s annual show at 45 Downstairs, Circe, for June 2025. She’s been a sought-after professional acting coach, working with Melbourne actors and in schools to share her expertise in Shakespeare, improv and acting technique, she also signed with Triple Talent Management on arrival in Melbourne. Now, after three New Zealand tours, one USA tour, and an Australian tour, she returns to New Zealand in her first leading role with The Barden Party—playing the iconic Macbeth.

This Macbeth offers a sassy, sexy, bluegrass twist on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. The company won Best Theatre – Week 1 at the 2024 Adelaide Fringe for Romeo & Juliet and the Excellence Award at the Dunedin Fringe Festival 2022 for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, proving its reputation for delivering heart, humour, and high-energy performances. They are also the company behind the creation of the world’s only fully immersive theatre experience on a superyacht, Butterfly Smokescreen, which took audiences by storm in 2023 during its 11 week run in Auckland Viaduct on famous art deco superyacht, The Seabreeze III. Macbeth will begin its tour in New Zealand, this year expanding to even more Australian cities and venues.

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉Want to WIN an unforgettable night out at the theatre? Here’s your chance to grab TWO tickets to the W...
03/10/2024

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

Want to WIN an unforgettable night out at the theatre? Here’s your chance to grab TWO tickets to the World Premiere of Macbeth – A Sassy, Sexy, Bluegrass Twist!, each with a gourmet food basket AND a bottle of wine, valued over $200! 🍷🎶🍴

✨ Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Sign up for our mailing list here https://mailchi.mp/074430624fa2/dorado-1
2️⃣ Tag a friend you'd bring along to enjoy this epic night!
3️⃣ Share this post to spread the love. 💫

It’s that easy! Be part of Nelson’s theatre history at the stunning Silvan Steps Amphitheatre on November 23rd, where Shakespeare meets bluegrass vibes under the golden sunset. 🌄🎭

Winner announced 17th November Good luck! 🍀🎉

Want to WIN an unforgettable night out at the theatre? Here’s your chance to grab TWO tickets to the World Premiere of Macbeth – A Sassy, Sexy, Bluegrass Twist!, each with a gourmet food basket AND a bottle of wine, valued over $200! 🍷🎶🍴

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