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Men in Tutu’s – Show Information

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:08:04 +0000

Retfar Entertainment presents: direct from New York – Les Ballet’s Eloelle “Men in Tutu’s”

From the thrilling pirouettes of the male dancers (in male & female costumes) with brilliant choreography to the side splitting humour, LES BALLETS ELOELLE new show “Men in Tutu’s” is a show designed for young and old

The greatest troupe of it is kind around the globe; Les Ballet’s Eloelle features over fifty ballets in its repertoire and an array of the best international professional male ballet dancers from thirteen nations.

These fine-looking and gorgeous soloists have executed with celebrated ballet company¹s including New York Ballet, The American Ballet Theatre, the prestigious Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, The Royal Swedish Ballet, Berlin State Opera Ballet, English National Ballet, Joffrey Ballet and Hong Kong Ballet.

The New York-based Company is led by creative Director and lead dancer Victor Trevino, who was artistic Director and Lead Dancer in 2007 with the hugely successful Australian and New Zealand tour of “Men in Tutu’s”.

Les Ballet’s Eloelle “Men In Tutu’s” personifies the elemental parody of both classic and present-day ballet. The combining of magnificent dance proficiency, bantering and clamorous wittiness with designed mannerisms, dance misadventures and naturally outrageous hissy fits by gentlemen role playing both masculine and feminine personas (just about all of the gentlemen act, and in reality appear like beautiful ladies, although others are furry chested adult males with flapcake make-up but all stylish in tights and tutus. and dancing on perfect Pointe.

“Men in Pink Tutu’s” Produces bang-up amusement and LOL “Lough Out Loud” family entertainment for all. Be truly amazed.

“Artistically brilliant , absolutely hilarious”. – New York Post

“Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant”. – New York Daily Times

“It is not a drag show, but a brilliant artistic and comical send up of the world of dance”. -USA Today

The Wonkey Donkey Show Information

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:44:40 +0000

Craig Smith’s fantastic show for kids of all ages! Enjoy “The Wonkey Donkey, Willbee the Bumblebee” and many more great children’s songs.

Two shows Wednesday 21 March 5.30pm Preschoolers only – 30 minute show $5.00 per person

Thursday 22 March 7pm School age and upwards (including adults!) 45 mins or longer$7.00 per person

Seating is general admission and tickets are on sale now

We Need to Talk about Kevin 01 March

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:56:15 +0000

An exquisitely realized adaptation of Lionel Shriver’s bestselling novel, We Need To Talk About Kevin, the film was a critics and audience favourite following its competition screenings at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Tilda Swinton turns in a stunning and breathtakingly fragile performance as Eva, a concerned mother with a troubled, angry son – Kevin. Eva is a haunted middle-aged woman trying to grapple with her own feelings towards her son as he grows up to be a brooding teenager, and his unthinkable actions will shatter her life. What was her role in it? Did she resent her son since birth? What could she have done to help him?This is a fearless film that will provoke and enthral audiences in equal measure, raising questions of guilt, regret and loss. At the heart of the story is an eerie portrait of the idea of nature vs nurture, and a bold look at the alienation of parenthood. Chilling but absolutely captivating, We Need To Talk Kevin is directed by visionary filmmaker Lynne Ramsay (Morvern Callar, Ratcatcher), who constructs a mesmerizing, intimate piece of cinema.

John Carter of Mars 08 March

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:55:09 +0000

Formerly an Earthlike world, Mars became less hospitable to life: the oceans evaporated, the atmosphere thinned and the planet devolved into barbarism with the inhabitants hardened and warlike, fighting one another to survive. Finding himself a prisoner of these native creatures, Carter escapes, only to encounter Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium (Lynn Collins, The Number 23), who is in desperate need of a savior.

Marks the live-action debut from director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, WALL-E).

Disney sci-fi fantasy based on the novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, in which Civil War vet John Carter (Taylor Kitsch, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) is transplanted to Mars, whose main inhabitants are 12-foot tall green barbarians.
Formerly an Earthlike world, Mars became less hospitable to life: the oceans evaporated, the atmosphere thinned and the planet devolved into barbarism with the inhabitants hardened and warlike, fighting one another to survive. Finding himself a prisoner of these native creatures, Carter escapes, only to encounter Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium (Lynn Collins, The Number 23), who is in desperate need of a savior.
Marks the live-action debut from director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, WALL-E).

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 22 March

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:47:33 +0000

Comedy drama from director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love), following a group of elderly Brits who decide to retire at the rundown Marigold Hotel in India. Stars British acting royalty Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson and Penelope Wilton.

“Enticed by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and bolstered with visions of a life of leisure, they arrive to find the palace a shell of its former self. Though the dusty new environment is less luxurious than imagined, they are forever transformed by their shared experiences.” (Official Synopsis)

The Hunger Games 22 March

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:57:13 +0000

In the face of drought, fire and famine America has crumbled and been replaced by the Capitol, a regime that controls the country with brutal force. Each year, two residents from twelve districts are selected and forced to compete in ‘The Hunger Games’: a televised, to-the-death event which all citizens are forced to watch. When Katniss Everdeen’s (Lawrence) younger sister is “selected” to participate, Katniss volunteers to take her place, pitting herself against bigger, stronger competitors.

The film is adapted from the first book in Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy. It was recently confirmed that book two, Catching Fire, is also getting the big-screen treatment.

Sci-fi set in a post-apocalyptic America that sees a young woman (Jennifer Lawrence from Winter’s Bone) being drafted into the ‘Hunger Games’, a brutal, fight-to-the-death, reality TV show. Based on Suzanne Collins’ young adult novels, from the director of Pleasantville.
In the face of drought, fire and famine America has crumbled and been replaced by the Capitol, a regime that controls the country with brutal force. Each year, two residents from twelve districts are selected and forced to compete in ‘The Hunger Games’: a televised, to-the-death event which all citizens are forced to watch. When Katniss Everdeen’s (Lawrence) younger sister is “selected” to participate, Katniss volunteers to take her place, pitting herself against bigger, stronger competitors.
The film is adapted from the first book in Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy. It was recently confirmed that book two, Catching Fire, is also getting the big-screen treatment.

The Avengers 25 April 2012

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:59:55 +0000

When an enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as SHIELD, finds himself in need of a team of the world’s superheroes to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.

Based on Marvel’s comic book series The Avengers, first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since.

Based on the Marvel superhero team, directed by fanboy favourite Joss Whedon (Serenity, Firefly). This brings together the casts of Marvel’s superhero movie franchises: Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo).
When an enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as SHIELD, finds himself in need of a team of the world’s superheroes to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.
Based on Marvel’s comic book series The Avengers, first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since.

Wrath of the Titans 29 March

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:58:38 +0000

Set a decade after his victory over the Kraken, Perseus is forced to put his tranquil life as a villager aside and enter the heated battle between the gods and the Titans. With his traitorous brothers Ares (Edgar Ramirez) and Hades (Ralph Fiennes) aiding Kronos, Perseus must stop the titan leader from imprisoning Zeus before the gods are completely overthrown.

The sequel to 2010’s Clash of the Titans remake, helmed by Battle: Los Angeles director Jonathan Liebesman. Perseus (Sam Worthington) must venture to the depths of the underworld in order to save his father, Zeus (Liam Nesson).
Set a decade after his victory over the Kraken, Perseus is forced to put his tranquil life as a villager aside and enter the heated battle between the gods and the Titans. With his traitorous brothers Ares (Edgar Ramirez) and Hades (Ralph Fiennes) aiding Kronos, Perseus must stop the titan leader from imprisoning Zeus before the gods are completely overthrown.

The Sitter 03 May

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:34:02 +0000

Jonah Hill stars in this comedy that’s been described as Superbad meets Adventures in Babysitting. From director David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express, Your Highness).

Noah (Hill) is a suspended college student who gets coaxed into babysitting his neighbours unruly kids. While he’s on the job, he promises to score some drugs for a girl he likes. He decides to take the kids with him to his dealer’s house so he can make good on his promise. While there, however, one of the kids steals a valuable item and this sets off a chain of unpredictable and escalating events…

Also stars JB Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Method Man and Sam Rockwell.

Jonah Hill stars in this comedy that’s been described as Superbad meets Adventures in Babysitting. From director David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express, Your Highness).Noah (Hill) is a suspended college student who gets coaxed into babysitting his neighbours unruly kids. While he’s on the job, he promises to score some drugs for a girl he likes. He decides to take the kids with him to his dealer’s house so he can make good on his promise. While there, however, one of the kids steals a valuable item and this sets off a chain of unpredictable and escalating events…Also stars JB Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Method Man and Sam Rockwell.

Operatunity – The Era of Swing 28 March

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:08:56 +0000

Tickets direct from Operatunity on 0508 266237 or bookings@operatunity.co.nz. Concerts include a light lunch

Casual $30.00 ea, Groups 10+ $27.00 ea, Groups 30+ $26.00 ea. Standing (5 or more concerts pre paid) $27ea, Season (all concerts paid in advance $24.50ea) $196.00

A fresh look at this stunning era of music, so swing along with Operatunity and special guests singers and instrumentalists with songs of Glen Miller, the Rat Pack and more………….