T H A T ’S
Entertainment! NZ International Comedy Festival May 4-23, times and locations vary, Auckland After the year (or more!) we’ve had, laughter is just what the doctor ordered. Featuring a range of top comedians, this year’s festival is expected to deliver a dose designed to tickle our funny bones and make our sides split. Please note that if these shows, literally, cause such afflictions, best see your doctor... stat! See www.comedyfestival.co.nz for details.
Papakura Street Fest’ May 8 (or 15 – rain date), 10am-2pm, Great South Road, Papakura From arts, crafts and food stalls to live entertainment, this free street party will see one of our regions most vibrant communities kick up their heels for a good, old fashioned shindig. More information via www.papakura.co.nz/events.
A Lion in the Meadow and Other Stories May 11-15, from 10.30am-1pm, Mangere Arts Centre, Cnr Bader Dr and Orly Ave, Mangere, and May 25-29, 10.30am-1pm, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau The award-winning Tim Bray Theatre Company presents an homage on stage to one of New Zealand’s best known children’s authors, Margaret Mahy. A fabulous romp, this show is sure to appeal to children and adults who grew up reading these classic tales.
Auckland Writers Festival May 11-16, various times & locations, Auckland Book now! A celebration of the written word, this annual festival sees some spectacular scribes present their works and offer insights into everything from process to product. Including Nobel Laureate and former Booker Prize-winner, Kazuo Ishiguro, Dr Hinemoa Elder, Patricia Grace, CK Stead, the inimitable Tom Scott and many more, this year’s line-up promises to tick all the boxes. See www. writersfestival.co.nz for a full programme.
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