Driven by his failure to communicate when alive, patriarch Chester Dumbrosky has decided to “return” on the day of his wake to set the record straight and make amends to his family. Understandably, they have mixed emotions about his reawakening, but there are lots of laughs among the angst as they try to heal old wounds. A New Zealand premiere.Starring: David Charteris (Chester), Bronwen Arlington (Florence), David Jacobs (Chet Jr), Ken Morrison (Steven), Euan Crichton (Matthew), Patti (Bess Brookes), and Dominique Pritchard (Debby) and Linda Kerfoot (Jay).Read the Times preview. Single Ticket Prices Adult: $29 Concessions: for seniors aged 65+: $26 (with proof of concession) Equity New Zealand members: $26...

When the enigmatic Countess Rachel Sangalletti travels from Florence to the Ashley Estate in Cornwall, home of her recently deceased husband, her presence arouses dark suspicions and uncontrollable desires, not least in young Philip, cousin and heir to the Ashley home. Feverish passion battles reason in this classic Gothic romance set in the wild landscape of the rock-ribbed Cornish coast. A New Zealand premiere. Single Ticket Prices Adult: $29 Concessions: for seniors aged 65+: $26 (with proof of concession) Equity New Zealand members: $26 (with membership ID) Groups of 10+: $25 Members: $25 Students (with ID): $15 Playwright's Passport (available to Playmarket’s playwright clients): free available ticket from the box office on the day or night of the...

How unbreakable are the ties that bind a family together? It’s the swinging 60s, and happy empty-nesters Sam and Hilda are finally enjoying life on their own. But their peaceful home turns to chaos when their unemployed son and newly-single daughter return for an unexpected stay. Can these traditional parents and far-out children bridge the generational divide? A heart-warming and hilarious look back in time. Single Ticket Prices Adult: $29 Concessions: for seniors aged 65+: $26 (with proof of concession) Equity New Zealand members: $26 (with membership ID) Groups of 10+: $25 Members: $25 Students (with ID): $15 Playwright's Passport (available to Playmarket’s playwright clients): free available ticket from the box office on the day or night of...

Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” (Cheryl Strayed) was publishing online from 2010-12. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, she used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers. Contains adults themes and language. HLT Studio ticketsAdult: $19Concessions and students: $15For student groups of 10 or more: $12 

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 plays being performed will be:'Driving Mr. Diddy', by Mandy Bannon 'Menage a Trois (1000 feet)’, by David Evans ‘Lifetime', by Angie Farrow 'Conceited Council Consents’, by Myles Lind 'The Power of the Sandwich', by Grahame Maclean ‘Sorry', by Emma Pitt 'Beer Window’ and 'Two Woofs for Yes’, by Neil Walden By arrangement with Pint-sized...