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Playing a perfect dinner party Justin and Julie-Ann have planned the perfect dinner party for their respective parents to meet each other. What could go wrong? The ingredients are about to be stirred. RolePlay, written by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Denis Smith, is about an engaged couple,
Julie-Ann Jobson and Justin Lazenby whose engagement party is interrupted by unexpected intrusions. RolePlay draws inspiration from the London Docklands – where Justin Lazenby has a flat – and people often do not know each other well. As with most Ayckbourn plays, it was originally performed in the round for its original production at the Stephen Joseph Theatre. It was, however,
adapted for the proscenium for subsequent performances elsewhere. The play is performed in two acts – the first act is divided into two scenes, and the second act is one continuous scene. Catch RolePlay at 16th Avenue Theatre, opening March 14 until March 31.
Cast, clockwise from top left: Barry Brett plays Derek Jobson; Maggie Ebbett – Arabella Lazenby; Louise Bradshaw – Julie-Ann Jobson; Leon Gray-Lockart – Justin Lazenby; Penny Guy – Dee Jobson; Nicola Van Hout – Paige Petite; Liam Hagan – Micky Rale.
Building a strong relationship The Alpha Marriage Course starts Monday, April 16 at Holy Trinity Tauranga from 7pm. This course runs for seven weeks and is a big screen DVD presentation during coffee and dessert. The Marriage Course was started in London at Holy Trinity Brompton in 1996 by Nicky and Sila Lee. Since then, thousands of other courses have started around the world and it is run in New Zealand in more than 80 venues.
and in-laws, good sex, making time for each other and having fun together. Privacy as a couple is always respected. There is no group discussion and no requirement to disclose anything about your relationship to anyone else.
What is the Marriage Course?
The Marriage Course is very practical – giving any married couple the tools to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. During seven evenings spent together, couples talk about important issues that can get swept under the carpet in the rush of daily life. Topics covered include: Recognising each others needs, learning to communicate effectively, resolving conflict, healing past hurt, knowing how to make each other feel loved, relating to parents
Who is it for?
The Marriage Course is for any couple married or in a long-term relationship who want to build a strong and lasting relationship, especially: • Those who want to enhance their marriage. • Those in the first five years of marriage. • Those at a challenging stage in their marriage e.g. the birth of a child, a career change, teenagers at home, the empty nest. • Those struggling with issues in their marriage. The course, while based on Christian principles, is very helpful for any couple with or without a Christian faith or church background. All enquiries to Holy Trinity Tauranga on the corner of Devonport Road and Third Avenue or give the office a call, phone 07 578 7718 or email marriage@holytrinitytauranga.com The course costs $50 per couple and registration is a must as there are limited numbers available.
Culture and fun to hit Historic Village with
Chris Powell, one of the UK’s premier entertainment organists, is returning to Tauranga on March 18 at 1.30pm for Powell on Pipes. Chris spent an entire year in the late 1990s as a Resident Organist at Baycourt Theatre. Tauranga’s Organ Society is thrilled to invite Chris back. Tickets from Baycourt on 5777188 or 0800 484 2538 The Weekend Sun has a double pass to give away to the lucky readers who can tell us the title of Chris Powell’s show? Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received by March 13.
Preparations are in place for the13th annual Tauranga Regional Ethnic Festival with a variety of cultural experiences planned for the day. Organisers are still to confirm a few acts, but say there will be a variety of cultural groups including some from Holland, France, Brazil and Nepal. “Tauranga Samba will beat their drums and I’m sure the audience will again participate enthusiastically in the Zumba display,” says organiser Ewa Fenn. “The cultural performances will be run nonstop until 4pm or so, hopefully with a raga muffin group performing as a closing act,” says Ewa. A multinational costume parade with national flags accompanied by a Scottish piper will add to the day’s entertainment. There will also be stilt walkers, fire
blowers and magicians to entertain the children. “We are inviting general public to come in their traditional costumes and join the parade. “We have many flags in our centre people can borrow for the parade, but if anyone has their own, to please bring it with you.” There will also be a range of food stalls with authentic dishes from the Philippines, Bangladesh, India, Chile, the Netherlands, Nepal, as well as some Kiwi and Maori food, plus coffee carts and ice creams says Ewa. “There will be about 25 stalls with fresh, authentic food cooked by ethnic groups to their traditional recipes.” The festival is scheduled to get under way at 10am at the Historic Village in 17th Avenue on March 17. By Letitia Atkinson