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TRUST GRANT FOR NEW LIGHTS
Many thanks to the Trillian Trust for $1618 towards the purchase of 4 new stage lights and associated accessories to replace old lights that will no longer pass a safety test.
A REGAL IMPRESSION
Howick has its own regal impressionist and Queen Elizabeth lookalike, HLT actress Judy Rankin. As Prince Charles and wife Camilla pay a visit to NZ, read the Howick and Pakuranga Times article about Judy and her own royal progress.
‘PENINSULA’, AN EXTRAORDINARY KIWI CLASSIC
Do you have fond memories of a Kiwi childhood? Or remember Dinah Lee's smash hit "The Blue Beat"? The Times reviewer gave this play five stars and audiences are loving Gary Henderson’s 60s Kiwi drama Peninsula, a play that “distills an unremarkable Kiwi childhood to ...
ASB TRUST GRANT FOR NEW AIR-CONDITIONING
Many thanks to the ASB Trust for their generous grant of $12,721 towards the cost of replacing the main auditorium air-conditioning. The new system is expected to be installed in December/January.
‘PENINSULA’ FEEDBACK
Here's what people are saying about Peninsula ... "We would like to send our sincere congratulations on a wonderful play, SO well produced and SO well acted. We were spellbound from start to finish. It’s been one of the most enjoyable ...
‘MEETING KARPOVSKY’ – SORRY, SOLD OUT
As part of the Arts Festival Out East, Howick Little Theatre and Willow Productions present a return to Auckland of the acclaimed award-winning production ofMeeting Karpovsky.With Helen Moulder & Sir Jon Trimmer.Directed by Sue Rider"Pure magic ..... together they are magnificent" - ...
2011 PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to director Anton Bentley and the cast and crew of Some Girl(s), which won the Best Production Award for 2011. Congratulations also to Merit Award winners: Emma Love, Elaine Dwyer, Rosie Elder, Caroline Greig, Chris Jeram, Rae McGregor and Marion ...
LION FOUNDATION GRANT
Thanks to the Lion Foundation for a $10,000 grant towards new sound equipment. The purchase will give us much greater flexibility when it comes to designing soundscapes for HLT productions. The new equipment will also enhance the quality of the sound ...
“SIR LEN” SALUTES THE THEATRE
Mayor Len Brown visited the theatre to look at the facilities and discuss the theatre's future plans. His visit was reported in the Howick and Pakuranga Times (13/9/09).He was photographed during the visit with (from left): Kathy Bigwood (office manager), David ...