CULTURE CLUB
NEW WORKS AT RAVENSCAR HOUSE Six large glass sculptures by contemporary artists from Aotearoa have been added to the galleries at Ravenscar House Museum. These artworks have been waiting in the wings since the House Museum opened last year while their steel display stands, delayed by Covid-19, were fabricated and installed. Glass art was a particular favourite of Susan Wakefield, who along with husband Jim built Ravenscar House Museum as a tranquil, contemporary home where they could share their cherished art collection with the people of Christchurch. With annual passes now available, there’s never been a better time to visit. Open 7 days, 10am–5pm, Ravenscar House Museum ravenscarhouse.com
SHAKESPEARE’S COMEDY
TAMI NEILSON
WINETOPIA
Winter calls for a rib-tickling comedy! Top Dog brings Shakespeare’s brilliant, fast-paced romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the Isaac Theatre Royal this August. An expert cast will take on this modernised script and deliver a play brimming with interwoven plots of romance, love potions, songs, dances, and practical jokes. With live music and circus acrobatics, this will be everything you hope for.
Rolling Stone Magazine has hailed Tami Neilson as a “Fire Breathing R&B Belter on her own terms”. She is set to mesmerise Christchurch audiences as she takes to the stage alongside the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with her show Tami Neilson – Kingmaker. She’ll perform new songs with orchestral arrangements, a mix of original songs, and tributes to iconic women in country music.
Winetopia, presented by Singapore Airlines, will make its second appearance in Christchurch. The vino at Winetopia is laid out by region, so you can explore the best wines from Northland to Central Otago. Tickets also gain access to the Main Stage, which will boast talks and tastings hosted by Ben Hurley, alongside wine experts and Sideways author American Rex Pickett. All this plus music, food matches, and more.
11–13 August, Isaac Theatre Royal topdogtheatre.com
20 August, Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, cso.co.nz
26–27 August, Te Pae Convention Centre winetopia.co.nz
2022 Opening night: Friday 2 September, 7pm Purchase your tickets: trybooking.co.nz/KNC
and Sculpture Exhibition
Public Exhibition: Free Admission Saturday 3 September, 9am – 4pm Sunday 4 September, 10am – 2pm St Margaret’s College Gymnasium
