Our place: Titirangi Theatre; At the libraries

I really wanted to write: “As you will all know by now, our production of Waiting for God was an enormous success. Well, we knew it would be. Many, many thanks are due to director Bob Lack and his very talented cast and crew. They all worked very hard, and the production showed that ...” But it didn’t happen that way!

The recent period of Level Three lockdown threw all of our plans once more into limbo and this play, an adaptation from the television series of the same name has now been rescheduled for November 17 – 28, Covid permitting. The script by Michael Aitkens, who wrote the TV series, has been remastered for the stage, and is full of witty one-liners and put-downs.

Bookings for the show can be made online at www. titirangitheatre.co.nz and at Titirangi Pharmacy, but you’ll need to be quick – some nights are already sold out.

Our pantomime, Jack and the Giant Kauri Tree, which was to have been on stage in November has now been postponed until 2021. Written by Kerynn Walsh and Ella Bernstone, and directed by Terry Rutledge, it will be a celebration of all things Titirangi-ish – wandering chickens, kauri die-back, a forest ranger, Jacinderella the Fairy Godmother, surfer dudes – you think of it, it will be there. All the usual pantomime tricks are included: ‘Oh yes, you did’, ‘Oh no, I didn’t’, and ‘He’s behind you…’.

We are delighted to be hosting our drama classes’ end-ofyear shows. This year, these will be divided into two sessions, the young ones at 6.30pm and the teenagers and adults at 7.30pm, on Thursday to Saturday, September 24-26, Covid permitting.

The 10 junior actors, aged nine to 12, will present The Happy Alien, written and directed by tutor John Goudge. The town of Malantown is exposed to an other-worldly visitor, which has a profound effect on the mental state of the townsfolk.

At 7.30pm, the youth and adult classes will showcase their talents in two plays. The Pet Therapist was written by the youth students along with John. It features nine actors aged 12 to 16 years, and focuses on a fox terrier named Spot, and a cat named Calico. Both animals have home-life problems they need to talk to their therapist about.

The Curiosity Shop is a wartime story written by John and our adult students. Antiques in the shop bring up memories for war veteran William. What unfolds is a story spanning 50 years, during which a little girl will touch the lives of many.

Bookings for these shows will be available on the website closer to the time. Note: Covid may make it necessary to film these shows for later screening.

Assuming that we are back at Level One, our wardrobe is open for all your fancy dress needs: Wednesday, 4-6pm; Friday, 5-7pm; and Saturdays, 10am to midday.

Please don’t forget to keep an eye on our website www. titirangitheatre.co.nz for upcoming events, plays, auditions, stories and pictures.

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In addition to all their regular programmes, our local libraries are organising two special events.

At Titirangi Library there will be a special Father’s Day event on Saturday, September 5, 10.30-11.30am. This event is being facilitated by Brendon Smith from Kidz Need Dadz. Come along to make a special card for Dad (or Granddad) and join the library in a themed story time with guest readers from the Dadz community.

Glen Eden Library is organising a Vegan Living Talk for Saturday September 26, 11:00am-12:00noon. Have you ever wondered about how your food choices affect your health? You are invited to join Amanda Sorenson from the Vegan Society and Dr Mark Craig as they shed light on that topic. Whether you’re a plant-based eater already or just ‘veg-curious’, anyone is welcome to come along and have a chat, ask questions, and share recipes and tips.

The regular programmes at both libraries cater to a wide range of age groups and interests from Lego, after school makerspace clubs, Rhymetime and Wriggle and Rhyme.

There will also be special programmes coming up for the school holidays, September 26 – October 11.

Visit your local library to collect a flyer with all the details, or follow the library on Facebook.

Glen Eden Library also offers a Job Cafe, every Wednesday, 1-3pm, during school term. Whau Ace Adult and Community Education offer free support and advice including preparing a CV, career guidance, job search, online job applications and cover letters.

Please note: All events listed are subject to any Governmental Level change in response to Covid-19.

402a Titirangi Road, Titirangi Village

Ph: 09 817-9937 www.tonicspa.co.nz

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