Autumn at Circa Theatre
In Bed with Schoenberg
Eccentric Austrian composer meets live string quartet. By Dave Armstrong Directed by Conrad Newport Musical Director: Donald Armstrong (Associate concertmaster NZSO) Company: Armstrong Creative Presented by arrangement by Playmarket
$30–$55 25 Feb–17 Mar
Starring Andrew Laing (Wonderful, Gifted), In Bed with Schoenberg is a delicious Viennese pastry filled with comedy, drama and exquisite live classical music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Lehar, Schoenberg and more. Photo: Andi Crown Photography
Stories About My Body
Tales of selling my toes in NYC, diary entries from ’98, birth, boobs and trying to like my chins. By Morgana O’Reilly $30–$40 15–25 Mar The Recent winner of Most Outstanding Show at Whangarei Fringe 2022 and sold-out seasons in Auckland, Taranaki, Waiheke and Melbourne, Stories About My Body is coming to Wellington! Warning: there will be nudity… and you will love it. “Hilarity to humanity, and back again” — Jess Karamjeet, Theatrescenes
The King of Taking
Roll out the red carpet! One is cordially invited to a brand-new show from the King of Comedy-Circus! By Thom Monckton Presented by Kallo Collective & A Mulled Whine $30–$55
21–25 Mar The acclaimed physical comedy performer behind smash-hit The Artist is back. The King of Taking boasts circus, mime, and a whole lot of velvet. Performing in Wellington for one week only at Circa Theatre! Image by Gemma Tweedie
Image by Andi Crown Photography
Cringeworthy – Swinging in the '60s!
A psychedelic blast from the past! By Andrea Sanders Presented by BeatGirl Productions $30–$55 1–29 Apr Cringeworthy is back, transporting you to the GROOVIEST era of all, the swinging ’60s! Following on from Cringeworthy the ’70s and ’80s, this show is a FAR-OUT tribute to Kiwiana music and culture in the ’60s. “A swinging affair, equal parts fast paced and hilarious!” Image by Stephen A'Court
Land of the Long Long Drive
A classic road story with a kiwi twist! By Catriona Tipene and Ryan Cundy Presented by Horse With No Name $15 General Admission; $50 Family Pass (4 tickets) 8–22 Apr A tale for Kiwi kids, featuring iconic NZ creatures, landscapes and fresh waiata by NZ singer-songwriter Benny Tipene. Winner of the 3–8-year-old section of Playmarket’s Plays for the Young Competition, Land of the Long Long Drive brings you a laugh out loud, inspiring adventure of three unlikely heroes. Image by Kate Anderson
Shows daily Tues–Sun 1 Taranaki St Wellington 04 801 7992 I circa.co.nz
Funny Gurl!
A tale about a Drag Queen’s hilarious life! From day dot to Drag Race and beyond! By Anita Wigl’t Presented by Wigl’it Productions $30–$40 + $55 Postshow meet and greet tickets 12–22 Apr Get to know Anita Wigl’it, star of Drag Race: Canada Vs. the World and RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under S1 in this kooky, hilarious and tell-all one-woman show, Funny Gurl! This comedy show will give you belly laughs, will make you cry and will definitely make you Wigl’it!! Image by Josh Sagar
