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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Repertory

Well, what a year we have had shows cancelled and delayed through Covid, then injury, limited number with spacing, but with the dedicated committee members the shows went ahead.A big thank you to all the committee members who helped during the year to manage Repertory Invercargill, our volunteers who put the shows on, the set designers and builders, costume, props, cast, sound, lighting and the directors.   A very big well done.Next year we will be putting on more shows so keep a lookout on...

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As part of our ongoing commitment to promote the performing arts in Southland, Repertory Invercargill is updating our database and membership details for 2022. We are doing this to keep all our supporters informed and 'in the loop' with our going's on. Our membership co-ordinator has sent out a newsletter this week to let those of you on our mailing list information and news about our plans for 2022. So if you think you should be on our list please check your inbox or spam folder. If you wish to...

Repertory production nominated for 3 OSTAS!

Repertory's production of Blackadder, The Golden Age has been nominated for 3 OSTAS awards for 2021. There is also a possibility that the show may also pick up a further 4 awards for acting which will be announced on the night. Unfortunately due to the COVID pandemic effecting our other shows this year they were unable to be considered, which was a real shame. Hopefully in 2022 we'll be able to nominate more shows for contention. Blackadder, The Golden Age was staged by Repertory at SIT Cen...

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS

Repertory Invercargill are proud to announce the audition date and our first production for 2022.Wanted - One Body is a Comedy Thriller Farce by Charles Avery and will be directed by the legend that is, Jonathan Tucker to be staged at Repertory House from April 5th-9th 2022. An open call group audition for this production will be on Sunday 12th December at 2:00pm at Repertory House. We are seeking to cast 4 Female and 5 Male characters. Click on link for audition details Wanted-One Body the...

Repertory Invercargill Covid 19 Policy

The Executive of Repertory Invercargill have released a policy regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic due to new legislation and mandates issued by the New Zealand Government under the Covid-19 Protection Framework System.As of December 3rd 2021 the directive from the New Zealand Government is that Entertainment and Theatre venues are required to ensure that all patrons aged 12 years and over have been double vaccinated.  Repertory Invercargill have an obligation to keep all our patrons ...

Repertory Rumblings Issue 10 (2021)

We would like to thank all our Patrons and volunteers for all their support in finally getting to stage the extremely successful production of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Repertory Invercargill are proud to present next month our final major production for 2021, Secret Bridesmaid's Business by Elizabeth Coleman and directed by Victoria Mills. Victoria has assembled a stellar cast to stage this comedy/drama at Repertory House from the 17th-20th November. Ticketing details will be ...

New Dates for Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Repertory Invercargill are pleased to say that our production of Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" will run for 6 performances from 12 -16 October (including a Saturday matinee). Evenings 7.30 pm, Sat. 2.00 pm. Thank you to everyone who has waited so patiently with us. Please note that once the show starts, there will be no admittance to the theatre for late-comers. The Booking Office at Repertory House, 167 Esk St, will open for three weeks from the 20th September. Mondays to Fridays, 11.30am t...

Repertory Rumblings Issue 10 (2021)

Due to an unexpected medical event, Repertory Invercargill unfortunately have made the decision to postpone our upcoming production of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie and directed by David Pottinger.Repertory prides itself on delivering high quality productions to Invercargill audiences. The decision to postpone was not taken lightly by the Executive but we believe this will be more beneficial for the production and for our patrons. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Originally ...

Repertory Rumblings Issue 9 (2021)

After a year hiatus Repertory is once again happy to welcome back the annual Youth Drama production and prizegiving. For the first 2 terms of this year our volunteer drama tutors have been putting our next generation of performers through their paces to present 4 short plays for your enjoyment. The performance season is strictly limited to only 3 shows this weekend on Friday 2nd July 6:30pm and Saturday 3rd July 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Tickets are only $10.00 adults or $20.00 for family, DOOR SALES O...

The Mousetrap Cast Announcement

Repertory Invercargill is proud to announce the cast of our next major production, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie and directed by David Pottinger. This classic and award winning show will be stage at Repertory House from 18th-20th August. Congratulations and thank you to all those who auditioned, the production team were extremely impressed by the talent on show. Booking details will be announced soon so keep an eye on all our social media platforms....

AUDITION NOTICE

Auditions for our next major production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap will be this Sunday, 30th May 2:00pm - 5:00pm and Tuesday, 1st June 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Rep House. Bookings won't be required, but auditionees should have read the character list and have an idea which character they would like to be. The Mousetrap Characters: Mollie RalstonGiles RalstonChristopher WrenMrs BoyleMajor MetcalfMiss CasewellMr ParaviciniDetective Sergeant TrotterVoice on the radio For a brief synopsi...

PRESS RELEASE: Repertory secures the rights to perform Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap"

Repertory is pleased to announce that we have secured the rights to perform as our next major production The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. After a successful season of Blackadder, The Golden Age, Repertory is now producing another blockbuster play at Repertory House from 18th-21st August 2021. The Mousetrap is the longest continuously running play in the world with 27,500 performances up till Sept 2018. Due to the Covid pandemic affecting London's theatre scene,  limited licences have been ...

Repertory Rumblings Issue 8 (2021)

It's been a busy couple of months for the Rep. In March we had another successful Blackadder season with the OSTA nominated play, The Golden Age and our AGM. Special thanks to all those involved in the show and to those of you who came and supported it. Congratulations as well to our new Committee members, Jo Bremer and Ilana Edlin we are looking forward to your enthusiasm and contribution as part of the management team of the society. Finally it was Repertory's honour to be a part of a special ...

Repertory Rumblings Issue 7 (2021)

Welcome back to a brand new year and hopefully COVID pending, some great shows for 2021! Blackadder, The Golden AgeTickets for our first show of the year are available now. Blackadder, The Golden Age is on at the SIT Centrestage theater from 17th-20th March and you can purchase your tickets online at Ticketek or in person to either The Southland Chamber of Commerce in the SIT Arcade or ILT Stadium Southland. Or just click on the poster below and it'll take you straight to the Blackadder, The Gol...

Youth Drama Registrations 2021

Registrations for Youth Drama classes for 2021 will be held at Rep House on February 14th from 9:30-10:30am. Please be aware that we have limited numbers due to the fact that those who registered in 2020 had enrolment priority for this year due to the COVID pandemic. We look forward to seeing you all this year and fingers crossed everything will go as planned. If you have any queries refer to the poster below, or click on this link to head to our Youth Drama website page. Alternatively you ...

Merry Christmas and goodbye to 2020! Thank Goodness.

Hello to all our members, the year that was! We are the lucky ones, we can still have shows and an audience and next year we have a bumper crop starting with Blackadder, The Golden Age, Death Trap, Secret Bridesmaids' Business and will be finishing the year with a family show.  We are also hosting some out of town shows in April and June. So Covid19 free 2021 we hope to see you all at the theatre.  As President, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, drive ...

From the Lord of Misrule, a Proclamation by order of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth!

Many Yuletide blessings during this Advent season. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen of England has gifted her subjects and peasants the opportunity to purchase tickets in the realm of Invercargill for Repertory's production of Blackadder, The Golden Age. This production promises to lift your spirits with disguisings, masks, mummeries and general tomfoolery. Bookings for this March 2021 event, can be made either at the Southland Chamber of Commerce in the SIT arcade or online through Ticket...

Special Christmas present for Repertory Invercargill supporters!

MERRY YULETIDE LADIES AND LORDS!Tickets for Blackadder: The Golden Age are available from Ticketek New Zealand from 5pm Monday 21 December, just in time for the silly season!But wait, that’s not all! As a special treat for our members and social media followers we have presale tickets for 72 hours only going live today,  Friday, 18th December at 9am. Make sure you like us on Facebook and Instagram to get the password.https://www.facebook.com/inver......

Repertory Rumblings Issue 6 (2020)

Just a quick heads-up prior to the last minute Christmas madness! A reminder to 2020 Repertory Members, that on Saturday is the special Members Only production of "On the Right Track", directed by Gussie Johnson. Bar opens at 6:30pm show starts at 7:30pm, if you haven't already register your attendance please email us by this Friday. We are looking forward to seeing you all prior to Christmas and thank you for your support this unprecedented year.BLACKADDER, THE GOLDEN AGENow looking forward to ...

Blackadder, The Golden Age Cast Announcement

After an intensive audition process last weekend, it is with great pleasure that we officially announce our talented cast for the upcoming major production of Blackadder, The Golden Age. This will be Repertory's first production for 2021 and will be staged at the SIT Centrestage from March 17th-20th. The play is directed by Jason Fraser, who's last production for Repertory was the extremely successful Blackadder Goes Forth, The Play in 2018. Jason has again drawn inspiration and adapted for the ...

Repertory Rumblings Issue 5 (2020)

It is with great pleasure that we announce the cast of our upcoming MEMBERS ONLY special performance of On the Right Track by Tim Hambleton and directed by Gussie Johnson.Simon - Nigel EdwardsDunc - Barrie SheehyMichael - Ben KnowlesBarry - Marc ColyerSue - Emma GunnCongratulations to you all! On the Right Track tells the story of a gang of four railway workers have a secret they are anxious to keep. They work on the Taitapu to Westing railway line which has not had a train on it for years....

Blackadder, Pre-Audition Meeting Next Week

Invercargill Repertory humbly requests the pleasure of attendance to anyone who requires more information about our next major production Blackadder, The Golden Age for a pre-audition meeting this Sunday. The pre-audition meeting will be held at Invercargill Repertory House, 136 Esk Street this Sunday 15th November at 7:00pm. It is open to anyone who wishes to be involved either on or offstage. The purpose of this meeting is to explain the show, characters and for those of you who wish to regist...

Repertory Rumblings! Issue 4 (2020)

Thank goodness for the long weekend!Just like you, most of us are looking forward to saying goodbye to the year that was 2020! BUT before we do Repertory still have a few matters to attend to. Firstly, next Sunday November 1st we are holding auditions for our upcoming Members Only Production On the Right Track by Tim Hambleton and directed by the legend that is Gussie Johnson. If you wish to find out more about this show and may wish to audition click on this link for info  On The...

Blackadder Rides Again!!

Repertory Invercargill is proud to announce we will be opening our 2021 programme with Blackadder, The Golden Age, by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, adapted for the stage and directed by Jason Fraser. Following on from our sold out season of Blackadder Goes Forth, The Play in 2018, we are thrilled to bring this stage adaptation to Invercargill in March 2021, at SIT Centrestage Theatre. Ticketing info will be available soon, stay tuned here, on Instagram, or on our website. For those of you k...

LAST LEGS SEASON SOLD OUT!!

If you were hoping to get tickets to our current production of Last Legs by Roger Hall, unfortunately the entire season is now sold out! Apologies to those who have missed out. A big thank you to the Invercargill Public who have come out in their droves to support the performing arts again. After such a stressful and unbelievable year, it has been very difficult for the entire entertainment industry and we really do appreciate you, our patrons returning to our theatre. Long may your support cont...