Sir Howard Morrison Centre

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An architecturally stunning blend of original Stripped Classical and Spanish Mission design combined with contemporary cultural elements, the Sir Howard Morrison Centre is a leading regional performance centre, uniquely of its place in Rotorua. When it reopens the centre will offer a 950+ seat theatre, a 300-seat flexible black box theatre, a banquet room, large light-filled foyer, recording studi

os and more. Located in the midst of Rotorua’s downtown business and retail — major hotels, shops, bars, restaurants and the beautiful Rotorua Lakefront are but a leisurely stroll away. Any post - positive or negative - made by any individual specifically relating to their own - or someone else's - nomination, intention to run for Council or election campaign, will be removed immediately.

Te Wiki o te reo Māori anei! ❤️ Māori Language Week is here!What better way to celebrate than by showcasing the incredib...
15/09/2024

Te Wiki o te reo Māori anei! ❤️ Māori Language Week is here!

What better way to celebrate than by showcasing the incredible events held this month by Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa and Aronui Arts Festival 🫶

Hoko ngā tīketi (Buy tickets here)⬇️
🔸18 Sep: Heights Creative Showcase https://bit.ly/HeightsShowcase
🔹19 Sep: Ka Whawhai Tonu https://bit.ly/KaWhawhaiTonu
🔸21 Sep: The Mario Lanza Valentines Fantasy https://bit.ly/48q0qXh
🔹24-28 Sep: Whetūrangihia https://bit.ly/Whetūrangihia

⭐ The award-winning Rutene Spooner - Entertainer packs in all the waiata 🎙With a live band by his side, Rutene delves in...
13/09/2024

⭐ The award-winning Rutene Spooner - Entertainer packs in all the waiata 🎙

With a live band by his side, Rutene delves into his personal connection with his childhood hero, Billy T James, a legendary comedian and cultural icon.

BE LIKE BILLY? is everything but an impersonation show. Can you Be Like Billy without being the butt of the joke? 🤷‍♂️

📆 TOMORROW NIGHT | Sat 14 Sept
🎟️ Tickets ——> https://shorturl.at/87RBG

Beautiful shots from yesterday’s performance✨Don’t miss your final chance to experience The Voices in the Shadows | Ngā ...
13/09/2024

Beautiful shots from yesterday’s performance✨

Don’t miss your final chance to experience The Voices in the Shadows | Ngā Reo Huna-i-te-pō, featuring Tame Iti, tonight at 7pm!

Last tickets 👉 https://shorturl.at/afHks

It was an honour to welcome the cast, creatives, and crew to the Sir Howard Morrison Centre this morning in celebration ...
12/09/2024

It was an honour to welcome the cast, creatives, and crew to the Sir Howard Morrison Centre this morning in celebration of the Aronui Arts Festival 💜

Marking the start of this much-anticipated event with a heart-warming Mihi Whakatau, beautifully enriched by the rangatahi from Rotorua Primary School 👫

We are privileged to support ARONUI in showcasing some of the most extraordinary performers and artists from across the motu, creating a space for their talents to shine ✨

🎫 Ngā tīkiti —> https://shorturl.at/nINJJ

10/09/2024

"Be Like Billy? talks about the golden figure that is Billy T James, but it also speaks to the pathway that he forged" 💛

Rutene Spooner - Entertainer sat down with Stuff.co.nz to talk about this phenomenal work coming to the Sir Howard Morrison Centre as part of Aronui Arts Festival ✨

📆 Sat 14 Sep - 7pm
Don't miss your chance to experience it 👏 https://sirhowardmorrisoncentre.co.nz/whats-on/be-like-billy

06/09/2024

Aronui Arts Festival presents 'Ka Whawhai Tonu' 🎬
Special film screening & exclusive Q&A with key contributors.

🗣️ Experience the powerful drama on 19 September, featuring local stars Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis, and presented in te reo Māori.

⚡ This film brings to life the 1864 siege of Ō-Rākau, where Māori stood bravely against colonial forces.

🎫 Tīkiti: https://bit.ly/4ga8uzP

Your next dose of laughter is here! 🎤Pax Assadi is hitting the Sir Howard Morrison Centre 📅 Thurs 10 Oct | 7pm.🗣 A messa...
05/09/2024

Your next dose of laughter is here! 🎤
Pax Assadi is hitting the Sir Howard Morrison Centre 📅 Thurs 10 Oct | 7pm.

🗣 A message from the man himself:
"Hey, so… I need to tell you something BUT I need you to keep it a secret. Can you do that? Ok, cool. Then come to a designated theatre this season, and I’ll share this secret with you in the form of standup comedy..."

👀 Interest piqued? Book your tickets now 👉 https://sirhowardmorrisoncentre.co.nz/whats-on/pax-assadi-secrets

Take a trip down memory lane ✨A snap from the1964 New Year’s Eve Parade making its way past Municipal Building and Regen...
05/09/2024

Take a trip down memory lane ✨

A snap from the1964 New Year’s Eve Parade making its way past Municipal Building and Regent Theatre – now the Sir Howard Morrison Centre! 📸

This gem comes from an old-school Photo News magazine, packed with fantastic stories and snapshots of Rotorua life back in the swinging ’60s.

Explore more here 👉 https://pakiaka.rotorualibrary.govt.nz/

Cirque Africa is bringing the heat to Rotorua in December with a vibrant two-hour circus extravaganza. 🤸‍♂️Packed with j...
04/09/2024

Cirque Africa is bringing the heat to Rotorua in December with a vibrant two-hour circus extravaganza.

🤸‍♂️Packed with jaw-dropping acrobatics, gravity-defying stunts, and electrifying performances - described as “Rhythmic, colourful, energetic & awe-inspiring”

📅 Wed 4 Dec | 7:30pm
💰 Tickets from $79.90 (SAVE 10% until 11 Sept)
🔗 Ticket link in bio

The Mario LaNZa Valentine's Fantasy is back for Aronui Arts Festival 💫Starring International Samoan Tenor Siliga Sani Mu...
01/09/2024

The Mario LaNZa Valentine's Fantasy is back for Aronui Arts Festival 💫

Starring International Samoan Tenor Siliga Sani Muliaumaseali’i, special guest Maisey Rika, and a talented ensemble of local singers and performers (Can you see any familiar faces in there? 👀)

★★★★★
“We were treated to an unforgettable showcase of local artists and performers who brought together a unique blend of Italian opera and Maori culture in a fantasy concert set during World War Two”

🔗TICKET LINK BELOW

A fusion of Jazz and Indian classical music awaits! 🎷Moksha Base is bringing Harmonizing Cultures to Te Haumako this Sat...
28/08/2024

A fusion of Jazz and Indian classical music awaits! 🎷

Moksha Base is bringing Harmonizing Cultures to Te Haumako this Saturday!

A mesmerising blend of sounds that transcend borders. Tickets on sale now 👉 https://sirhowardmorrisoncentre.co.nz/whats-on/harmonizing-cultures

https://www.rotoruanui.nz/event/harmonizing-cultures-a-jazz-carnatic-fusion-concert/

🎶✨ Come witness a Once-in-a-Lifetime Musical Experience! 🎶✨

"Harmonizing Cultures": A Jazz-Carnatic Fusion Concert in Rotorua!!! 🌟

🎟 Get Your Tickets Now!

Date: 31st August 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Sir Howard Morrison Theater, Rotorua.

Promotional Ticket Prices:

Student Ticket $5

Senior Citizens Ticket $5

4 Adults (Group) $15 per person

Purchase your tickets via Ticketmaster:
https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/harmonizing-cultures-rotorua-31-08-2024/event/240060C5877F0E35

See you there! 😍

Creative New Zealand Sir Howard Morrison Centre Ben Fernandez Music Ben Fernandez Shelz Media

Who remembers the ‘Nightmare at the Museum’ events?! 🦇As part of this October’s Halloween Fright Fest,   is reawakening ...
24/08/2024

Who remembers the ‘Nightmare at the Museum’ events?! 🦇

As part of this October’s Halloween Fright Fest, is reawakening this iconic event at the SHMC! 🎃

🎭 This immersive horror journey will take you deep into the theatre's eerie hallways and shadowy corners.

😱 Prepare to encounter terrifying characters, haunted sounds and hair-raising sound effects…

Are you feeling brave?
Join in the fun! If you dare…

MORE INFO 👇
💀 Adults Only (R14) https://bit.ly/SHMCNightmare
👻 Family Edition https://bit.ly/SHMCFamily

  A DOUBLE PASS!Celebrate your dad this Father’s Day with tickets to The Bee Gees Night Fever! 🕺🎤 Give the gift of a nig...
22/08/2024

A DOUBLE PASS!
Celebrate your dad this Father’s Day with tickets to The Bee Gees Night Fever! 🕺

🎤 Give the gift of a night of boogying to disco classics.
🎵 Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’ and more!

COMP DETAILS
• Enter the draw by tagging your Dad in the comments ⬇️
• The prize is not redeemable for cash or transferable
• Winner will be notified on Monday 26 August.

21/08/2024

We have the pleasure of hosting New Zealand Symphony Orchestra this August on the the main stage! 🎼

will perform one of the pillars of the violin repertoire alongside Beethoven's musical stroll through the European countryside 🌳

🔗 Ticket link below

We're ready to roll out the red carpet for The Big Sing Cadenza Concert🎵The Gala Concert is the culmination of two days ...
20/08/2024

We're ready to roll out the red carpet for The Big Sing Cadenza Concert🎵

The Gala Concert is the culmination of two days of workshops and competition, from 12 of the best high schools from the top of the North Island.

A thrilling evening of song awaits!

📸 2023 Big Sing
📅 Sunday 25 August - 7pm
🔗 Ticket link in comments

Lockwood NZ Aria is back this November! 🎉🎼 Join us for the 76th Festival Weekend of Song featuring Dr. Morag Atchison, o...
16/08/2024

Lockwood NZ Aria is back this November! 🎉

🎼 Join us for the 76th Festival Weekend of Song featuring Dr. Morag Atchison, one of New Zealand’s leading sopranos and pedagogues.

📍 Sir Howard Morrison Centre
📆 Sat 2 Nov - 7:30pm
🔗 Ticket link in comments

Need another reason to see Ed Byrne tomorrow night? 🎤✨Get ready to double the laughs with the hilarious Paul Douglas as ...
13/08/2024

Need another reason to see Ed Byrne tomorrow night? 🎤✨

Get ready to double the laughs with the hilarious Paul Douglas as your opening act!

A master storyteller and one of New Zealand’s busiest comedians, Paul is a regular headliner at The Classic Comedy Club and has graced your screens on 7 Days and TVNZ’s Comedy Gala. 🌟

★★★★★
“There are many ways to enjoy pleasure and laughter as a human being, one of the easiest is watching Paul Douglas.” - Dai Henwood

TICKETS BELOW ⬇️

12/08/2024

Moksha Base presents Harmonizing Cultures🎵
A fusion of Jazz and Carnatic (Indian classical music)

Check out the exclusive interview with members, as they share their inspirations, challenges, and excitement for their upcoming concert!🎷

📍 Sir Howard Morrison Centre
📅 Sat 31 August - 6pm
🔗 Ticket link in bio

Want an opportunity to win tickets to Ed Byrne this Wednesday? 👏🏽The Hits - Rotorua 97.5FM have got you covered! ⬇️
09/08/2024

Want an opportunity to win tickets to Ed Byrne this Wednesday? 👏🏽

The Hits - Rotorua 97.5FM have got you covered! ⬇️

Comp closed. Well done to our winners.
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: Comedian Ed Byrne brings his tour to Rotorua this Wednesday night. If you are ready for a fun night out, comment below and tell us who you want to share the laughs with! We've got a double pass up for grabs. Full ticket info at Sir Howard Morrison Centre website.

* comp closes 8am Mon 12/8.
* winner contacted directly by THIS page profile only.

09/08/2024

We're excited to announce The Harmonic Resonators are coming to the Sir Howard Morrison Centre in November!

Check out their beautiful cover of Coldplay's - Kōwhai (Yellow) to get you inspired! 💛

📍 Sir Howard Morrison Centre
📆 10 November - 7pm
🔗 Ticket link in comments

ANNOUNCING the return of WHETŪRANGIHIA💥Presented by Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa and Sir Howard Morrison Centre Whetūrangi...
06/08/2024

ANNOUNCING the return of WHETŪRANGIHIA💥

Presented by Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa and Sir Howard Morrison Centre Whetūrangihia is a powerful story of healing through grief, where we follow a whānau as they navigate a tragic loss.

Experience a shared narrative of resilience and connection that will touch your heart and inspire your soul.

📍 Sir Howard Morrison Centre
📆 24 -28 September
🔗 https://sirhowardmorrisoncentre.co.nz/whats-on/wheturangihia

Described as "The closest you could get to the real Elton John vs Billy Joel piano show.." 🎹Elton John vs. Billy Joel Tr...
03/08/2024

Described as "The closest you could get to the real Elton John vs Billy Joel piano show.." 🎹

Elton John vs. Billy Joel Tribute is hitting the Sir Howard Morrison Centre in just 1 WEEK!

Hear all the classics from Piano Man, Uptown Girl, Rocket Man, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and plenty more! 🎵

📍 Sir Howard Morrison Centre
📆 Sat 10 August - 7pm
🔗 bit.ly/SHMC-events

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1170 Fenton Street
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