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HLT 2023 Season

  • HLT Presents

    Wait Until Dark

    Directed by Carlos Lehmann

    Season: Sept 9 to 30, 8pm
    Matinees: Sept 10 & 17, 2pm

    Wait Until Dark
    Shines a light on the
    power of darkness
    In this adaptation of the 1966 classic, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is terrorised by a trio of men in her apartment in Greenwich Village in 1944. As the climax builds, Susan discovers her blindness might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark to play out this thriller’s chilling conclusion.By arrangement with Music Theatre International Australasia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Starring: Cameron Smith (Harry Roat), Julia Kellett (Susan Hendrix), Bruno Batistela (Mike Talman), Karl Fleet (Carlino), Grae Minors (Sam Hendrix), and Nicole Johnson (Gloria).Download an e-programme.PRODUCTION CREW Assistant to the Director: Laurie...
  • HLT Presents

    Howick Little Plays


    Season: Oct 4 to 7, 8pm
    Matinees: Oct 7, 2pm

    Howick Little Plays
    A series of very short
    award-winning plays
    An eclectic mix of perfectly formed short plays celebrating invention and imagination. Our inaugural year showcases the best of global, NZ and local award-winning plays and playwrights. Bringing together new and experienced directors, actors and crew, we present a smorgasbord of 10-minute plays. Many are funny, some downright hilarious, some poignant....there’s something for everyone!The directors are Vic Leilua, Beate Wiebel and Sho Okumoto.Starring: Adrian Chapman, Ken Morrison, Carolyn Hogg, Ana Loader, Adam Lucas, Ruth Hyde, Andrew Maher, Rama Buisson, Sheree Veysey, Kelsey Mercer, Henry Auva'a, Matthew Palmer, and Julia Banks. The plays being performed will be:'Driving Mr. Diddy', by Mandy Bannon 'Menage a Trois...
  • HLT Presents

    Old Love

    Directed by Tracey Holdsworth

    Season: Nov 11 to Dec 2, 8pm
    Matinees: Nov 12 & 19, 2pm

    Old Love
    Broken hearts
    and second chances
    A story of courtship, rekindled romance and the indomitability of hope, Old Love spans three decades, and half-a-dozen meetings between Bud, a salesman, and Molly, his boss’s wife. One of them is smitten from the first, the other less so. Another hit from Canada’s Norm Foster, this clever and witty heartwarming journey celebrates the never-ending pursuit of love – old and new. Single Ticket Prices Adult: $32 Concessions: for seniors aged 65+: $29 (with proof of concession) Equity New Zealand members: $29 (with membership ID) Groups of 10+: $28 Members: $28 Students (with ID): $18 Playwright's Passport (available to Playmarket’s playwright clients): free available ticket from the box office on the day or night of the performance (with membership...

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  • Wait Until Dark

    Season: Sept 9 to 30, 8pm
    Matinees: Sept 10 & 17, 2pm

    In this adaptation of the 1966 classic, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is terrorised by a trio of men in her apartment in Greenwich Village in 1944. As the climax builds, Susan discovers her blindness might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark to play out this thriller’s chilling conclusion. By... Read more…
  • Howick Little Plays

    Season: Oct 4 to 7, 8pm
    Matinees: Oct 7, 2pm

    An eclectic mix of perfectly formed short plays celebrating invention and imagination. Our inaugural year showcases the best of global, NZ and local award-winning plays and playwrights. Bringing together new and experienced directors, actors and crew, we present a smorgasbord of 10-minute plays. Many are funny, some downright hilarious, some poignant....there’s something for everyone! The directors are Vic Leilua, Beate Wiebel... Read more…
  • Old Love

    Season: Nov 11 to Dec 2, 8pm
    Matinees: Nov 12 & 19, 2pm

    A story of courtship, rekindled romance and the indomitability of hope, Old Love spans three decades, and half-a-dozen meetings between Bud, a salesman, and Molly, his boss’s wife. One of them is smitten from the first, the other less so. Another hit from Canada’s Norm Foster, this clever and witty heartwarming journey celebrates the never-ending pursuit of love – old... Read more…