NAU MAI HAERE MAI

We warmly welcome you to The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race. This vibrant comedy, premiering in Aotearoa here at The Court Theatre, is a perfect way for us to think about spring coming with the worst of winter behind us now.

A huge thank you to all of our team at The Court, particularly our artistic and production teams, who pull out all the stops to bring the great stories in our season to life.

It is exciting to see our new home in the City taking shape behind the hoardings. We can now see the walls and the spaces, particularly if you look down from the windows of Tūranga. The build is on schedule to be completed at the end of 2024 and we will shortly begin programming the opening events and of course that all-important opening show in the Stewart Family Theatre.

This past week I had the opportunity of a walk-through and to stand in the spaces that you will come to love and enjoy. It was almost overwhelming to think of the love, blood, sweat and tears of so many that have made this a reality for us all.

If you haven’t already supported our capital campaign, please consider being part of TAKE YOUR SEAT; more information about this is on the back cover.

As always, we are incredibly grateful to our funders, sponsors and partners, and warmly welcome Harmans Lawyers as our show sponsor.

I know you will love The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race. Brace yourself for an unforgettable evening of laughter and empowerment!

Barbara George Chief Executive / Tumu Whakarae