2024

Gardens Show - "Sitcom Insanity"

February 16-18 2024

Directed by the wonderful Victoria Keating, ‘Sitcom Insanity’ takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through some of the most beloved American sitcoms. The production features a series of short scenes inspired by iconic moments from classic sitcoms. From hilarious misunderstandings to heartwarming family dynamics, ‘Sitcom Insanity’ captures the essence of these beloved TV gems.

Check out the programme here.

Pint-Sized Plays

May 2-5 2024

Eight plays were chosen for the 2025 Pint-Sized Plays set in the Arrowtown Supper Room, Te Atamira, Bannockburn Hall and Yonder:

Fit For a King
There's a But
Ding!
I Used to be the Pretty One
New Tricks
Five-Fingered Discount
The High Priestess and the Fool
The Interview

Congratulations to the winners:

1st Place: I Used to be the Pretty One - Lindsey Brown, Auckland, NZ
2nd Place: The Interview - Sheree Veysey, Auckland, NZ
3rd Place: The High Priestess and the Fool - Elle Bell, Auckland, NZ

Check out the programme here.

A Relatively Uneventful Evening

September 5-14 2024

Over the course of one evening a small group of close but highly dysfunctional friends are invited to a dinner party to celebrate the publication of Eleanor's first book. Various disagreements ensue while, in the background, Sinclair stumbles into the room and is quickly pronounced dead. Chaos and panic drive this hilarious comedy followed with lots of twists and turns throughout a relatively “uneventful" evening. This wise- cracking, fast paced, deep dive into the ties and boundaries that are the very fabric of our friendships.

Check out the programme here.