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'ALLERGIC TO LOVE: curse of the 80s' is coming to CHCH


'ALLERGIC TO LOVE: curse of the 80s' is coming to CHCH!
27th and 28th October:
doors open with local live music from 8pm
show starts at 9pm
Saturday night: Free live cover band from 11pm
At Rockstar Pizza- 104 Victoria St, Christchurch Central
‘ALLERGIC TO LOVE: curse of the 80s' is an all original, brand new Rock show written and performed by Blenheim born Tom Knowles and presented by a full live rock band. It premiered earlier this year in Wellington at the NZ fringe festival and picked up 3 awards that saw it tour America, Mexico and Fiji in June with appearances on 'Good Morning San Diego', 'KPBS news' and 'the Jimmy Kimmel show'. It was the NZ representative for the San Diego International Fringe festival. Also performed in Hastings and Blenheim.

This show is for everyone whether your a long time theatre goer, enjoy live music, miss the 80s, laugh at the 80s, want to see something new and different, enjoy a cold brew or dragged along by a friend or spouse- we will not fail to ROCK!

The show:
A live rock band of misfits team up to bring you the story of a man who breaks into song at the thought of love!

What would you do? What if you only broke into 80s rock ballads?

Come and witness for yourself as these 4 NZ lads attempt to bring back the 80s in this high energy, all original, face paced, arena spectacular rock opera in a pizzaria! You’ve seen nothing like it.

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Tickets available:http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/7245/Allergic-To-Love-Curse-Of-The-80s.utr

The Band:
Josh Logan, Sam Logan, Jed Parsons ,Tom Knowles
Jed Parsons and Josh Logan are Christchurch locals and looking forward to the show coming home for the CHCH premiere!

Quotes from reviews, press and audience members:

“Knowles is charming and emanates that rock-god magnetism so critical to the success of any good 80’s band.”- Art murmurs NZ

“The songs sparkle with wit and charisma”- Art Murmurs NZ

“...you're in for a treat. This is a group of very skilled talented musicians. I quote ‘luscious voice and chocolatey tones. ‘“- Theatreview NZ

“Knowles’ voice settles into me like a pollen spore making me itchy to be on my feet dancing. “- Art Murmurs NZ

"awesome, therapeutic, a coming out, Best fun in years, and a pleasure to find such stunning new talent in writer, director, producer Tom Knowles and his co stars. "- Audience member

“As the last chord strikes, the audience clap wildly, a cacophony of sound of cheering and cries for an encore.- Art Murmurs NZ
“provoking the audience into fits of laughter as they perform. These artists deal with what it is to be human.”- Theatreview NZ

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