Special Events Aoraki Ltd

01/11/2023

18/06/2023

This is gonna be a great night out. Tickets online at iticket.co.nz

20/12/2022

Godspell is a fun family-friendly musical onstage in February. Tickets on sale now.

Tickets on sale - just in time for a last minute Christmas pressie. Book now!
https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2023/feb/godspell

17/08/2022

Understudies have come to the rescue of the South Canterbury Drama League's latest production, meaning practices and rehearsals could still be held.

08/08/2022

01/08/2022

24/06/2022

Peter Pan Jr - here is the link to all of the information about the Peter Pan workshops and auditions. This contains the dance routines, the music and the monologues for the auditions. It is highly recommended you attend the workshops to be best prepared for your audition. An audition form will be made available next week and audition bookings will open next week.
Make sure you carefully read through the information pack.

Any issues or questions please email: [email protected]

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yfo5WQAgd8M-dcGWSzwCgnEFe0nHMnPR?usp=sharing

18/06/2022

Do you believe in fairies? Can you save Tinker-Bell? Can Peter Pan really fly?
Based on the 1904 play by Sir J.M Barrie, this is the story of the Darling children who fly away to Neverland to bring stories to the Lost Boys.
The traditional story with your favourite characters; Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, Tinker-Bell, Tiger-Lily plus a large ensemble of lost boys (and girls), pirates and braves. Peter and his mischievous sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust, and a happy thought, they begin a magical journey towards the second star to the right that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travellers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, fierce braves, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Peter Pan will be directed by Hayley Goodman with Musical Direction by Megan Holden and Choreography by Amanda Rümenapf. This production team will mentor an understudy production team of Luke Robb, Phoebe Evans-Hoeffgen and Nico Lee.
Peter Pan Jr is being run by our Junior Primary section.
This show will be about 65 minutes long and is rated G – a great family show with a cast of children aged 8 to year 8. The season is 29 Sep – 8 Oct - the exact dates and times will be finalised by the audition dates..
Pre-Audition Workshops:
Wednesday 29 June 7.00pm - 8.30pm at the Playhouse 198 Church St, Timaru
Friday 1 July 7.00pm - 8.30pm at Waimataitai School Hall, Trafalgar St, Timaru
Auditions:
Saturday 2 July 9.00am - 5.00pm with callbacks if required on 3 July.
For more information please email [email protected]

06/04/2022

WE ARE BACK IN BUSINESS! 🔥
New dates have arrived and the cast are back in action rehearsing.
NEW DATES 5th-14th May 🙌🏼
We can’t wait to finally share this amazing show with you all! 🎭

02/02/2022

Meet Ali Diamond playing 'Cathy' in The Last Five Years at The Playhouse

02/02/2022

The review is in for 'The Last Five Years'! Book now - don't miss this exceptional show!
"One not to miss" "I could go on (a lot!), but ... you will have to come and see the show for yourselves."

"Last night I had the pleasure of reviewing the opening night of ‘The Last Five Years’. Written and composed by Jason Robert Brown, Directed by Ella Thomas, and put on by South Canterbury Drama League.
The show runs through to Saturday 5th February.
An interesting twist on a classic life/love story of boy meets girl, marries, life journey, struggle of ‘tug of war’, career versus life commitments, and the parting of ways.

The interesting thing about ‘The Last Five Years’ was in the ex*****on. It was not a regular chronological event, but an actual ‘tug of war’ with Cathy Hiatt (Ali Diamond) opening at the end of their marriage, and Jamie Wellerstein (Cameron Lines) commencing at the beginning of their romantic journey.

The programme synopsis certainly helped to clarify the story if one was confused, which was not the case here.
A contemporary musical theatre-based style, minus the chorus line, allowed for the dramatic darkness, tension, and at relevant times, flippant light heartedness to come to the attention of the audience. One would think a two person show would be a bit of a struggle to keep the audience's attention, certainly not so in this case.

The fusing of all aspects, lighting, props, stage setting, use of floor, and the strong, expressive characters, acting and singing from Cathy and Jamie, kept the audience engaged and focused throughout the show.
Clear effective lighting reflected the conflicting emotions each character was going through.
Each step of their journey is reiterated by the lyrics and subtleties in their facial and body language.

Those subtleties and at times, not so subtle strategic references for example, Jamie's wedding band on top of the piano in Cathy’s opening scene, to Jamie’s removal and placement of the wedding band on top of the piano in his closing scene, were ‘The Last Five Years’ one of many connections successfully executed across the story.

Mood and emotions are always a winner to keep the audience on their toes, and this is reflected in subtle colour costume choices. Speaking of costume changes, how on earth those two managed to go through so many, would make one's head spin!
Effective stage placement/proximity of characters had a negative and a positive side gauging where each character was emotionally.
The midpoint, the wedding, placed at centre stage reiterated where each character took a turn in their relationship journey.

The emotional tug of war of ‘who to back’ on this journey of love out of love, was a difficult one, and added depth to the story. The show highlighted nothing is a straight right or wrong in the world of relationships, and is a refreshing unique turn from traditional musical theatre love stories.

I could go on (a lot!), but I do not want to take away the actions and choices Jamie and Cathy make during their tumultuous journey, you will have to come and see the show for yourselves.
The production was successful in its ex*****on, held together by all drama elements that make up a show, particularly the diverse and capable actors that could hold the audience to the end.

Ali Diamond’s malleable voice was a treat to be heard, along with Cameron Lines’ expressive characterisation and kept one on tenterhooks to where this story was going (even though we knew!). Was the Last Five Years worth going to see?

I think you may have gathered from what I have just mentioned it certainly was.

One who likes intermission, I certainly did not mind there not being one, the tempo of the show was kept in a fluid, cohesive manner.
Interesting structure, the tug of war on various levels kept this audience member appreciative to the professionalism showcased at the Drama League last night.

One not to miss!"
L Parcel

31/01/2022

FREE TICKET giveaway to Opening Night of The Last Five Years! Simply like this post and tag a friend to be in the draw for one of two double passes to Wednesday (tomorrow's) opening night. Drawn tonight at 7pm! Thanks to Brad Reeve for these gorgeous rehearsal pics.
Excitement is so high for opening night!

30/01/2022

Opens on Wednesday! Just 5 stunning shows.
Book online at iticket.co.nz

17 Likes, 1 Comments - South Canterbury Drama League () on Instagram: “The last five years final rehearsals in place! Come get your tickets!! It’s amazing and a tear…”

28/01/2022

And now we have lights! It's all go this weekend as tech rehearsals begin for 'The Last Five Years'. That means sound and lighting get added along with set, costumes and props in readiness for opening night next Wednesday. Just 5 shows, must close Feb 5 so don't miss out. Book online now at iticket.co.nz

26/01/2022

I've had a peek at rehearsals and its a gorgeous show !- music is stunningly presently by these two.
click here to go straight to booking office
https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2022/feb/last-five-years

Check out the great story on our upcoming show 'The Last Five Years' by Jason Robert Brown in the Timaru Courier today. Opens Wednesday 2 February Only 5 shows, must close Saturday 5 February so book now.
Iticket.co.nz or click here to book direct
https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2022/feb/last-five-years

24/01/2022

Saturday (feb 5) matinee 2pm special. Just $20 for school students and senior citizens!
Forget covid for a while, enjoy live theatre while we can.

Anyone who has ever had a relationship will appreciate the organic intensity of Ella Thomas’ directorial debut.

20/01/2022

Enjoy an entertaining night out at the Playhouse (bar open from 6.30pm) and Discover for yourself the charm and beauty of The Last 5 Years . Opens 2 Feb.
Book online at iticket.co.nz

🎼 “and then he smiles, his eyes light up and how can I complain” 🎭

click here to book now for The Last Five Years https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2022/feb/last-five-years

18/01/2022

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKETS FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS YET?!?

Don't turn your back and miss out on experiencing this breathtaking show!! It's the story of Jamie and Cathy in an emotional and intimate musical about two New Yorkers who fall in and out of love over the span of 5 Years. The brilliance of the unconventional structure of the show See's Cathy tell her story backwards, while Jamie tells his in chronological order.

FIVE SHOWS ONLY down at The Playhouse on Church Street.

At THE PLAYHOUSE, TIMARU, 2ND - 5TH FEBRUARY, 2022.

Book online at itcket.co.nz

GET ON IT!!

10/01/2022

South Canterbury Drama League is one of the most active in New Zealand in relation to its area and population. It is comprised of a number of sections.

12/11/2021

We are very proud to announce our cast for the SCDL’s upcoming production of Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS!

Cathy will be played by ALI DIAMOND. Ali is a newcomer to the South Canterbury Drama League, but is no stranger to the stage having many credits both here and internationally to her name!
Jamie will be played by CAMERON LINES. Many of you will be familiar with Cameron’s work both onstage and behind the scenes for many SCDL productions in recent years. Cameron will again appear on the Playhouse stage and we have little doubt will delight audiences once again.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALI AND CAMERON!

WATCH THIS SPACE as we will be introducing you to this amazing show in the next couple of days AND Join us as we bring you along the journey to THE LAST FIVE YEARS!

TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

26/10/2021

Mega fun for high schoolers. Get them involved.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
To all those planning on coming to the TMM Workshops on 14 & 18 Nov and auditioning on either Friday 19 or Saturday 20 Nov, please note that there is NO LONGER A DANCE RECAP on either audition day.
Abigail Austin is unfortunately no longer going to be involved with the show season and wishes everyone well.
We are delighted to have Stevie Gallagher and Emma Brown take on the role of Choreographers for our 2022 show
All Workshop and Audition information, dates, mp3 tracks and call back dialog can be found at the below link:

Can’t wait to see you there!

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & AUDITIONS
FOR JUNIORS - HIGH SCHOOL 2022 PRODUCTION
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
FULL INFORMATION PACK with everything you need to know about Workshops, Auditions at this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lCCeG9yzXx_AQIh30rSMvzMXNm-Np18R?usp=sharing

WORKSHOP & AUDITIONS DAYS AND TIMES:
SUNDAY 14th NOVEMBER: Workshop – 3pm – 5:30pm
THURSDAY 18th NOVEMBER: Workshop Catchup - 7:30pm – 9pm
AUDITIONS- BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL TO: [email protected]
FRIDAY 19th NOVEMBER
AUDITIONS: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
SATURDAY 20th NOVEMBER
AUDITIONS: From 1:30pm onwards
CALLBACKS
SUNDAY 21st NOVEMBER: From 10am onwards.
REHEARSALS
TUESDAYS - 6:30-7pm - Leads / 7 – 9pm - All Cast
THURSDAYS - 6:30-7pm - Leads / 7 – 9pm - All Cast
SUNDAYS - 1-6pm – All Cast
PERFORMANCE DATES – 9 performances
31st March - Sat 9th April

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
Book by
RICHARD MORRIS and DICK SCANLAN
New Music by
JEANINE TESORI
New Lyrics by
DICK SCANLAN
Original Story and Screenplay by
RICHARD MORRIS
for the Universal Pictures Film
Originally Produced for Broadway by
Michael Leavitt Fox Theatricals Hal Luftig
Stewart F. Lane James L. Nederlander Independent Presenters Network
L.Mages/M.Glick Berinstein/Manocherian/Dramatic Forces John York Noble
and Whoopi Goldberg

19/09/2021

Actors/Singers wanted for this clever, award winning musical.
An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show.
Recently made into a movie starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan.
Audiences - Diary this must-see show now! Onstage at the Playhouse February 2022.