Operation Mincemeat

The ground-level realities of military intelligence operations make fine fodder for this entertaining true story behind a huge gambit undertaken by the British during World War II.

In 1943, the Allies need Hitler to think they’re about to invade Greece, when in fact it’s Sicily they’re heading for.

Operation Mincemeat stars Colin Firth. It is rated for mature audiences.

OSPA AGM

NOTICE OF OSPA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of Onewhero Society of Performing Arts Inc. will take place at OSPA Theatre at 7.30pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Clue

Inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party with murder and blackmail on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by the butler, Wadsworth, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs White, Mr Green, Mrs Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave audiences in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!

Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, Sunday Matinees at 2pm.

Arts on Tour NZ Presents … Whirimako Black

We are gutted to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, Whirimako Black will no longer be able to visit Onewhero this week! We are so sorry for any disappointment this may cause.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all you awesome people who got out and pre-bought tickets – we would have had a good crowd! You will receive an email with refund details for your ticket if you bought on-line, or if you have purchased a ticket from the Urban Market please return your tickets to them for a full refund. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ellise on 027 433 9743.

Arts on Tour NZ presents… Austen Found

“Jane Austen would be turning in her grave with delight…Rollicking good fun!” – Rip It Up Adelaide

“Austen Found: The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen is the good pavlova, the one someone has taken a few goes to get just right. The brilliant version.” – Waikato Times

Addicted to Darcy? Lost all Sense and Sensibility? Bonkers for Big Balls? Well put down your cross-stitching and join Penny Ashton, Lori Dungey and Jamie Burgess, as they swoon, romp, and pianoforte their way through an entirely improvised Austenian Musical. Charming suitors, meddlesome mothers, tight breeches and surprisingly well-educated girls will all paint a vivid picture in song, dance and passionate handholding.

For her fifth Arts on Tour NZ Penny Ashton (Olive Copperbottom, Promise and Promiscuity, Sense and Sensibility – The Court Theatre, Hot Pink Bits) is bringing along her most accomplished improvising friend; Lori Dungey (M3GAN, Lord of the Rings, Xena) and her most melodical musical maestro; Jamie Burgess (Canterbury Opera, K Rd Strip, Basil Fawlty) to perambulate the NZ countryside spreading laughter and delightful bonnets as they go. An entirely improvised Austenian Musical.

Complete Sell-out Comedy Festival (2007 and 2021) and Adelaide Fringe (2010)

“Penny Ashton and Lory Dungey – two excellent improvisers who know what they’re doing.” – Dominion Post

Clue Auditions

On a dark and stormy night, six unique guests, play a butler and a maid, assemble for a dinner party at the home of Mr. Boddy. When their host turns up dead, it is clear that no one is safe! Soon the guests are racing to find the killer and keep the body count from stacking up.

Based on the popular board game and adapted from the cult classic film, Clue is the comedy whodunit that will keep you guessing (and laughing) to the very end.

Cast ages 12 – 17 years.

We’re looking for 15 cast for the following roles:

WADSWORTH – A traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.
YVETTE – A sexy, French Maid, with her own secret aspirations. (Also plays THE REPORTER in the final scene).
MISS SCARLET – A dry, sardonic D.C. Madam who is more interested in secrets than sex.
MRS. PEACOCK – The church-going wife of a Senator. A bit bratty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
MRS. WHITE – A pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.
COLONEL MUSTARD – A puffy, pompous, dense, blow-hard of a military man.
PROFESSOR PLUM – An academic Casanova who woos women with his big…brain.
MR. GREEN – A timid, yet officious, rule follower. He’s a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious.

ENSEMBLE WOMAN TO PLAY:
THE COOK – A threatening presence.
THE MOTORIST – A benign gentleman who rings the wrong doorbell.
AUXILIARY SCARLET – The back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery.
AUXILIARY WADSWORTH – Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery.
SINGING TELEGRAM GIRL – A cute, perky tap dancer.
AN AGENT – An FBI agent who helps to save the day.

ENSEMBLE MAN TO PLAY:
MR. BODDY – A slick, James Bond-type fella.
THE COP – A “Regular Joe.”
AUXILIARY MUSTARD – The back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery.
AUXILIARY WADSWORTH – Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery.
AN AGENT – An FBI agent who helps to save the day.

Rehearsal Schedule to come

8 – 16 December 2023 (5 performances)

Caitlyn Lovatt

Email: Cricketctpl@gmail.com or Phone: 027 232 8955

Music & More

A night of entertainment of all kinds. From musical performances to poetry, this is going to be a night to remember!

Aro

Aro (Emily & Charles Looker) return to OSPA’s stage.

If you’ve seen them before, you’ll enjoy hearing them again and if you’ve never seen them, then don’t miss the opportunity to witness their passion for the power of language and music to tell stories that remind us of our cultural identity.

Charles & Emily perform songs in a mix of Te Reo Maori and English, including elements of folk, soul haka and a touch of jazz bringing audiences of all ages together.

Friday 30 June 2023 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM (UTC+12)

NOTE: Tickets are non refundable once purchased, the exceptions to this are if OSPA changes the dates or times of the show/s

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [Abridged]

An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End. Join our madcap cast as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.

“IF YOU LIKE SHAKESPEARE, YOU’LL LOVE THIS SHOW. IF YOU HATE SHAKESPEARE YOU’LL LOVE THIS SHOW!”

Movie: Boy

The year is 1984, and on the rural East Coast of New Zealand , BOY is the hilarious and heartfelt coming-of-age tale about heroes, magic and Michael Jackson.

BOY is a dreamer who loves Michael Jackson. He lives with his brother ROCKY, a tribe of deserted cousins and his Nan.

Boys other hero, his father, ALAMEIN, is the subject of Boys fantasies, and he imagines him as a deep sea diver, war hero and a close relation of Michael Jackson (he can even dance like him). In reality hes in the can for robbery.
When Alamein returns home after 7 years away, Boy is forced to confront the man he thought he remembered, find his own potential and learn to get along without the hero he had been hoping for.

Starring Te Aho Eketone-Whitu, James Rolleston, Taika Waititi