Hutt Valley Community Arts Update

MAY 12-31st 2011, COMEDY FESTIVAL

COMEDY HYPNOTISM SHOW

Gerard V is hosting an awesome night of hypnotic comedy and fun. Come along, and bring your friends. Laughter, amazement and
good times are a promise. And Gerard V promises never to pick on anyone. No chicken gags, and volunteers only on stage.

Date & Time 26th May from 7pm – 9.45 p.m.
Venue Two Black Sheep, 140a Queens Drive, Lower Hutt (licensed premises)
Tickets $20
www.twoblacksheep.net www.gerardv.com

COMEDY AT THE BOILER ROOM

Jerome Chandrahasen has organised two fantastic nights of comedy as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival.
Hosted by Billy T Award nominee Nick Gibb

Date 14th May
Venue Mayfair Café, 115 Main St, Upper Hutt
Tickets $16
www.humorous.co.nz


SPECIAL EVENTS

AUTHOR EVENT

Frankie Wood, writer, poet, film maker, puppeteer, entertainer and sculptor has recently published her first romantic novel –
at the grand age of 90! She is a well known Hutt Valley resident and has spent her life studying human behaviour which
she has used as raw material for comedy sketches, poetry and in her first novel about people finding love in their twilight years.

Date Thursday 12th May
Venue Little Theatre, Queens Drive, Lower Hutt Valley Community Arts
Time 7pm
Cost: Entrance by Koha
Contact Friends of Hutt City Libraries. Refreshments served at the conclusion

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INTERNATIONAL MPS DAY : 15th MAY

Sanfilippo is one of the Mucopolysaccharide diseases (MPS) and to raise awareness, along with 20 other countries including
France & Romania, author Marion Freigard is offering her book ‘Surviving Sanfilippo’ at the much reduced price throughout May.

Cost $32 ($4.50 + NZ postage/packing)

PERFORMANCE

RENT – For the 1st Time in Wellington! A rock opera with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS they must learn to come to terms with loss, love and the enduring powers of love.

Directed by Stuart James Musical direction by Hayden Taylor
Warning: Please be aware that this show includes sexual themes,
drug references and coarse language. Recommended for mature audiences.

Dates 19 – 28th May
Venue Little Theatre, Queens Drive, Lower Hutt Valley Community Arts
Time All shows start at 730 p.m. except 22nd which starts at 4pm
Cost: $34.95

www.iticket.co.nz / www.iticket.co.nz/events/2011/may/rent/)

CONCERT

Duo Jackson, Classical, Gypsy, Jazz, Latin and Flamenco original performance:
A fun exploration of ethnic and traditional music, from the accomplished Margaret and Miles Jackson who have performed all over the world. The diverse range of musical styles featured in the Duo’s repertoire and the beauty and authenticity of their performance creates a unique musical flavour and style.

Date 13th May
Time 7.30 p.m.
Tickets To book, Rona Gallery 562 8062
Cost $20 waged / $15 unwaged


EXHIBITION : WONDERFUL WORLD OF CARDBOARD TOYS

Your final chance to see the wonderful creations of children’s art which take you on a magical journey through medieval knights,
trains, planes and on into outer space. Plus the cat!

When Now – 14th May
Time 10 – 2.00 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thurs
Where Farsite Gallery, Doreen Doolan Mall, off Jackson St, Petone

FEATURED ORGANISATION
RAINBOWS for HEARTS : www.artistshelpingchildren.org
This community based organisation is a gifting programme for young children (3-8) who are hospitalised or in long-term convalescence. It makes up special activity packs – craft projects, poems, colouring, drawing lessons etc – and you can tailor make them to suit children you may know. Donations always welcome from individuals and commercial premises.

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