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LAST LEGS OPENS TONIGHT!

On behalf of the Invercargill Repertory Committee we wish to thank and congratulate the entire cast and crew of Last Legs for their opening performance this evening. Finally, after all the delays and setbacks everyone has had to endure this year we really do appreciate all the hard work that you all have put into this production. To the cast, thank you for sticking it out and fully committing to the show with all the delays and constantly changing circumstances. You definitely deserve tonight's ...

Repertory Rumblings! Issue 3 (2020)

Last Legs by Roger HallWith our Major Production for 2020 opening on Tuesday Night, tickets are selling fast, so here's a reminder. The Booking Office is open Mon-Fri 12:00-2:30pm at Invercargill Repertory House 167 Esk St. There will also be limited Door Sales available 30 mins prior to curtain up. However, if you wish to guarantee your tickets, we highly recommend you book prior to Opening Night. So don't miss out!Upcoming AnnouncementsAs Last Legs gears up into performance mode, keep an eye o...

The countdown is on!

The Countdown is on, it's 12 days till Invercargill Repertory proudly presents Roger Hall's 'Last Legs' directed by Jonathan Tucker.After an unprecedented 2020 with everything going on in the world, Repertory finally gets to stage our first and only production for this year. Invercargill's performing arts community is active again and we are looking forward to producing this hilarious romp for those of you who have been craving some live theatre. Bookings are available at Repertory House in Esk ...

Bookings Open Monday!!

Invercargill Repertory is staging the Roger Hall's classic laughfest, Last Legs at Repertory House from October 13-17th, directed by the legendary Jonathan Tucker. Tickets are on sale from Monday 12:00pm only $30.00 Adults, $20.00 Students/Seniors (NO TICKET FEES) Don't miss out on the hilarious shenanigans of the Cambridge Retirement Village Residents. Between Mah-jong, backstabbing and scandals this black comedy will have you reaching for your cardio pills with hypertensive hysterics! DON'T MI...

Tickets on sale 28th September. Book at Rep House, Esk St.

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Last Legs given New Legs

Invercargill Repertory are pleased to announce that we will be re-staging Roger Hall's comedy, Last Legs 13-17 October 2020, Covid restrictions pending. Directed by local legend Jonathan Tucker returning with the same cast albeit with one change. Lindsay Abbot will now play the role of Angus due to casting unavailability. Everyone are now intensively rehearsing to bring the Invercargill public a very much needed injection of comedy and performing arts. Booking details will be announced soon but ...

End of Intermission

Congratulations everyone! Due to our team of 5,000,000 we have managed to restrict the Covid 19 pandemic. Now that the country is at Level 1, large gatherings including theatre are now able to recommence. As the foremost provider of the performing arts in the Invercargill community, it is with great relief that Invercargill Repertory can return to some sort of normality. Over the next couple of weeks we will be announcing our amended program for the rest of the year. Unfortunately we have h...

Buffy Edlin Condolences

With extremely heavy hearts, Invercargill Repertory announce that Life Member and Past President Buffy (Elizabeth) Edlin sadly passed away yesterday evening. I'm sure you'll join with us in offering our deepest sympathy and condolences to Phill, Ilana, Abbey, Gareth and their extended family for their loss. Buffy's contribution to Repertory and to the Invercargill arts community in general will be very much missed. Buffy's passion, enthusiasm, wit and talent was invaluable to our volunteer organ...

Isolation Dissipation!

To keep you Theatre Buffs from going a little insane during the nationwide level 4 lockdown, we will be posting some links and websites to keep you entertained during this unprecedented time. Hopefully this will help our members, friends, performers and crew stay engaged and bring a smile to a few of you. Keeping trolling our website regularly to see what we post and for any news about our goings on.This week we've posted a link to the National Theatre as they will be uploading some of their sho...

Repertory Member Notice

Dear Members, At the last meeting of the committee, we agreed that it would not be possible to hold the AGM in April. The first notice about the AGM was posted the next morning in the Express, too late for cancellation. This means that there will not be any change in the current committee until the next AGM.  Subscriptions will be suspended until that meeting with payment to be made within two months after the AGM.  Some of you have paid your subscriptions already;  these wil...

Ticket Rocket Refund Information

Tickets Purchased Online or Ticket Rocket Call CentreYou will automatically receive a full refund within 60 business days. Please note that there is no need for you to contact Ticket Rocket. Tickets Purchased at a Venue or OutletYou will need to email support@ticketrocket.co.nz with the following information:The name you used to purchase your ticketThe event you have purchased the ticket forYour account name and number for a manual bank transfer to be processed back to (this must ...

LAST LEGS MEDIA RELEASE

It is with regret that the committee of Repertory Invercargill advise that our production of Roger Hall's Last Legs, scheduled to take place from 25-28 March will not now take place at this time. Our concerns for the safety of our patrons, cast and crew, as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic means we cannot stage the play as planned. We have not taken this step lightly but the safety of those people using our theatre and facilities is our primary concern.  We are sorry to d...

Important Notice from the Secretary to Current (2019) Members

Dear Members,Before the AGM, please could members, past, present and prospective, send your current contact details to taitmam@gmail.com so that our records are brought up-to-date. If you are are a member (subscription paid in 2019) and have not received a notice, we apologise, and will rectify this as soon as we have your details. Thank you for your help in this matter.The Secretary,Invercargill Repertory Executive....

2020 Performance Schedule Announcement

Unfortunately due to the suspension of the performance rights, the Invercargill Repertory production of Stephen King's 'Misery' will not be performed this year. The distributor has removed the rights for amateur companies to perform the show as the author is re-working and updating the script. Repertory will endeavour to make application again when the show is available. We apologise if this upsets some of our patrons, however it is out of our control. At this stage we do not have a replacement ...

Youth Drama Registrations this weekend.

Do you have a young person who has an interest or acting out or performing? Registrations for Repertory Youth Drama classes are from 10.00am this Saturday. Click on the link above to head to the Youth Drama page for more details.Registration details:10.00am to 11.00am for returning students11.30am to 12.30 for new registrations Available Classes • Drama Starters 5-8 years Tuesday's 4.15pm – 5.00pm• Junior Drama 8-12 years Monday's 4.30pm - 5.30pm• Intermediate 13 -18 years Tuesday's 6.15...

Congratulations Logan Dalgity

Congratulations to Logan Dalgity who last night won an OSTA for his performance in last year's Repertory production of The Pillowman, directed by Phillie Holmes. Logan won Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the character Michal. A great achievement for this young actor definitely looking forward to seeing more of this talented performer in the near future. ...

OSTA AWARDS TONIGHT

Tonight at Ascot Park Function Centre is the Otago Southland Theatre Awards Ceremony. This year Rep's 2019 production of The Pillowman has been nominated for 4 awards. This is our first time at the OSTAS and the first time we've been nominated. We would like to wish all the nominees the best of luck and congratulations. Here's hoping you come away with a couple of wins tonight. Either way what a fantastic effort in representing Invercargill Repertory at this prestigious event. Well done to every...

Repertory Rumblings! Issue 1 (2020)

Hot of the Press at Repertory this week will be: TODAY! Invercargill Repertory Costume Hire now has a Facebook page! Click on the Link. Costume Hire FacebookLast Legs, directed by Jonathan Tucker. Cast announcement!End of year production announcement!OSTA award ceremony on this Saturday Night keep an eye on our Social Media for updates. So add Rep's Website to your bookmarks to be kept in the loop!...

Invercargill Repertory, represents at next weekend's OSTA's!

Invercargill Repertory's 2019 production of Martin McDonagh's, The Pillowman directed by Phillie Holmes, received 4 nominations from the Otago Southland Theatre Awards. The Award ceremony will be held at Ascot Park this Saturday 1st February. Our best wishes goes to the nominees:Best Leading Male in a Play - Conrad BroadBest Leading Male in a Play - Neil McDonaldSupporting Male in a Play - Logan Dalgity (Logan is in the running for 2 awards this year, congrats)Best Cameo - Ezri DalgityKeep an ey...

Youth Drama Enrolment Details Now Online

Youth Drama Enrolment Details are now online. Click on this link Youth Drama and it will take you to the page with all the details. Registration Day is on, Saturday 15th February from 10:00am at Rep. House, Corner of Esk and Jed Street Invercargill. If your child has ever shown an interest in the performing arts, acting and would like an introduction to the theatre, Repertory's Youth Drama, is the perfect organisation for this art form. Please be aware there are limited spaces available. Cl...

2020 at Rep is about to Kick Off!

Over the next couple of weeks we have got some big announcements coming up in regards to the 2020 Rep. programme. So please stayed tuned. Youth Drama Enrolment details will be posted this week. Keep an eye out on all social and advertising media....

Merry Christmas

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Last Legs Auditions This Sunday at 2pm Rep House

Auditions for our first show of 2020 Roger Hall's, Last Legs is this Sunday at Rep House at 167 Esk Street, Invercargill from 2:00pm. This production will be Directed by the legendary Jonathan Tucker from the 25th-28th March 2020. Click on the Current Production Link above and this will take you through to the Last Legs webpage. Check out the synopsis, audition requirements and download the audition form to bring with you on Sunday. If you have any questions don't hesitate to flip us an email th...

Last Legs Auditions!

Repertory Invercargill is teaming up again with legendary director Jonathan Tucker for our Autumn 2020 season. Roger Hall’s smash hit Last Legs is guaranteed to start the year laughing! Set in an upmarket retirement community, the Cambridge, with a cast of recognisably funny and fallible characters, Roger Hall has delivered once again.Outside of happy hour, bridge and mah-jong, our well-to-do seniors indulge in greed, jealousy, love and lust… not to mention their share of gossip, backst...

Stolen On This Weekend!

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