Titirangi Theatre, Where did 10 years go?, and Build a Book

Well, we have waited for God. And waited, and waited, and……

And, at last, Covid-19 permitting, Michael Aitkens’ play from the television series, Waiting For God, will finally go ahead. Bob Lack and his cast and crew have been enormously patient, and have kept their lines and moves warm as we deferred and deferred.

And, having read about this so often, everyone should know the story by now. Feisty Diana Trent, a retired war photo-journalist, battles daily with rest home manager Harvey and his put-upon assistant Jane. When Tom, a gentle but somewhat befuddled man, arrives, Diana recruits his help in the fight for better conditions for the rest home residents. It’s a lovely and very funny play.

Waiting For God opens on November 14 and runs until November 26 in the Lopdell House Theatre. And yes, those dates are correct – we have had to rejig the season to accommodate some of the cast who had prior commitments.

What this does mean, however, is that our much anticipated pantomime, Jack and the Giant Kauri Tree, has been postponed until November 2021.

The theatre calendar was further disrupted by our inability to hold our AGM in August or September, as is usual. We did manage to get there in the end, on October 14. The new committee comprises Duncan Milne, Rachel Watkinson, Graeme Heap, Rachel Bock, Alan Thomson, Kerynn Walsh and newcomer Lilicherie McGregor. We are sorry to lose the services of Liz Malcouronne, our minutes secretary and past president and treasurer. And of course we have our co-opted members, Michael Allen, John McIver, Christine Nash and Liz Watkinson. And me, as president.

We are delighted that our wardrobe is open again for all your fancy dress needs: Wednesday 4-6pm, Friday 5-7pm, and Saturdays 10am-midday. It is also holding its costume and fabric sale on November 28 and 29, 10am-2pm (at the ‘Treasure House’). Find your own treasures from the many outfits for sale, or get some fabric and make your own. Prices are cheap at never to be repeated levels.

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

– Phoebe Falconer

Hon Carmel Sepuloni MP for Kelston Kelston Electorate Office 200C West Coast Road, Glen Eden 09 818 4131 kelston.eo@parliament.govt.nz /CarmelSepuloniLabour @CarmelSepuloni

November 2 marks 10 years since the new Auckland Council was founded. To commemorate this event, the book Whau now, Whau then is being published as a community service by the Blockhouse Bay Historical Society.

The book has a wide variety of content to interest every reader, including dozens of photos from the Whau area, both old and new. The 18 chapters cover such topics as the clay Industries of the Whau, Whau ethnicity, schools in the Whau, transport in Whau, and Whau: The last 10 years.

Books will be available from November 2 onwards from the following outlets: Blockhouse Bay Library, Blockhouse Bay Community Centre, Whau River Catchment Trust (36 Rathlin St, Blockhouse Bay), Haven Foundation (1855 Great North Rd, Avondale), Green Bay Pharmacy (64 Godley Rd, Green Bay), New Lynn Library, Rampant Coffee (43 Totara Ave, New Lynn), and Kelston Pharmacy (Kelston Mall). It will cost $5.

WIN The Fringe has two copies of Whau now, Whau then to give away. To go in the draw to win a copy write your name, phone number and address on the back of an envelope and post it to Whau, PO Box 60-469, Titirangi or email your answer and contact details to info@fringemedia.co.nz with Whau in the subject line. Entries must be received by November 13.

Build a book

Glen Eden-based book artist Liz Constable has just self published her third book, Re:Create.

Liz is known for her tenacity and resourcefulness (she took her first book on a crowd funded trip to the Frankfurt book fair) and for her ability to build and foster creative communities.

Through Book Art Studios Liz is responsible for an eclectic range of hand-made one-off books, mostly sold online. She has regular buyers in the US, UK and Europe. She also handles corporate commissions.

In Re:Create Liz has written an easy-tofollow how-to guide to making unique and personalised books by hand, with a focus on repurposing, reusing and recycling. It is also full of autobiographical insights into her thinking and practice. Re:Create is designed to inspire creative crafters of any age.

The first edition of Re:Create is sold out, the second is on the press and Liz has still to hold an official launch, being planned for later this month.

For more information and to purchase Re:Create visit www.bookartstudios.

Your Local MPs

co.nz. Dr Deborah Russell MP for New Lynn

New Lynn Electorate Office

1885 Great North Rd, Avondale 09 820 6245 newlynnmp@parliament.govt.nz /DeborahRussellLabour @beefaerie