Previews and Reviews

 

DIRECT FROM LAS VEGAS THE WORLD’S #1 MICHAEL JACKSON IMPERSONATOR KENNY WIZZ AS

  MICHAEL JACKSON

HIStory

DOES REPEAT ITSELF &

THIS IS IT

LIVE IN CONCERT

 and this world class show is the ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson.

Celebrate the music, the magic and all the history!  This is the closest you will ever get to seeing the King of Pop in concert...

showtime Australia is excited to bring to the world, History – a spectacular tribute to the King of Pop - Michael Jackson.

This sensational recreation of pop history will be on tour around the world in 2011 2012.  Head lining the show Direct from Las Vegas the world’s # 1 Michael Jackson impersonator , Kenny Wizz –  - will bring to the world  audiences the chance to relive the legend.  Together with a band of talented musicians, fully choreographed dancers,  authentic  costumes and and amazing production  HIStory is the recreation of what the fans want – a Michael Jackson concert! 

This musical biography will take you back to the Jackson 5 and then on a thrilling journey as hit after hit tells the story of one of the greatest pop icons the world has ever known.  HIStory features over twenty songs – all performed live by Kenny  - including ABC, Ben, Smooth Criminal, Beat It and many, many more.

Michael Jackson remains the undisputed King of Pop and one of the greatest stars of all time – HIStory celebrates his extraordinary talent and is a show you do not want to miss! 

ABOUT KENNY WIZZ

Kenny was born in Los Angeles, California.  Growing up, he performed with his own street dancing troupe.  Around his twentieth birthday – the biggest selling album of all time “Thriller” was released by Michael Jackson.  Bearing an uncanny resemblance to Michael, his ability to execute all the dance moves as well as his renditions of all the famous songs – ensured he was soon in demand in Las Vegas.  For the past eleven years Kenny has performed in the show “Splash” at the Riviera Hotel and Casino paying tribute to the King of Pop.

 
 

Wanganui Opera Week     5 – 13 January 2011

The New Zealand Opera School was founded in 1994 and provides intensive vocal, language, movement and acting training with tutors of international standing. The School's key objective is to give our emerging opera singers the very best tuition possible and provide a taste of the discipline required to succeed in the fast-growing, competitive and demanding world of opera performance.

The School runs every January for twelve days at Wanganui Collegiate School in Wanganui. Students reside at the Collegiate for the duration of the School and receive intensive one-on-one tuition in all performance disciplines from a variety of tutors. They also take part in masterclasses and various other performance opportunities

 Wednesday 5 January 12 Noon

Lunchtime Recital - Sarjeant Gallery  - Tickets Opera House

 

Thursday 6 January 7.30pm

Café Recitals – various cafés around Wanganui CBD – Bookings at the venues


Saturday 8 January 7.30pm

Public Masterclass 1 – Prince Edward Auditorium  -  Tickets Opera House

 
Sunday 9 January 11.30am

Chapel Service – to Music  –  Wanganui Collegiate Chapel  -  Retiring offering

 
Monday 10 January 7.30pm

Public Masterclass 2 – Prince Edward Auditorium  -  Tickets Opera House

 
Thursday 13 January 7.30pm

The traditional final concert of the annual Opera School at Wanganui.

Great Opera Moments - Directed by Sarah Brodie

Royal Wanganui Opera House -  Tickets Opera House


 
 

Royal New Zealand Ballet
presents

TOWER Tutus on Tour

 
2011's TOWER Tutus on Tour is all about families. Featuring a new production of Pinocchio and a sparkling classical showpiece, it's the perfect ballet for young and old to enjoy together.

TOWER Tutus on Tour is our opportunity to share what we do with as many New Zealanders as possible. Every two years our company divides in half and one group heads south and the other north. Over the following six weeks, they're on the road performing in more than 40 towns and cities. The ultimate 'tiki tour', Tutus sees the dancers performing in community theatres, town halls and school gymnasiums.
Logistically it's a huge challenge - we take everything with us from washing machines to kettles - but we love it.

Verdi Variations
Choreography - Greg Horsman
Music - Giuseppe Verdi, I Vespri siciliani (Le Quattro stagioni)
Design - Gary Harris
Lighting - Nigel Percy

A classical ballet lover's dream come true, Verdi Variations promises to be a stunningly grand showpiece peppered with dramatic solos and dazzling duets, complete withexquisitely made tutus and tiaras.
With choreography and design by our in-house dream team, the piece pays homage to classical Russian ballet and its poise and grace. Verdi Variations will be breathtakingly beautiful.

Pinocchio
Choreography - Toby Behan
Music - Andre Messager, Les Deux Pigeons
Design - Julian Southgate
Lighting - Nigel Percy

The antics of Pinocchio, Geppetto and friends come to life as the Royal New Zealand Ballet presents a fun, traditional story-ballet for the whole family. Written in 1883, the tale of Pinocchio - a wooden puppet who yearns to be a real boy - continues to be adored by children around the world. As he stumbles his way through life, will he ever be able to realise his dream?

 Royal Wanganui Opera House   -    Wednesday 30 March  7.30pm

 

The Home and Garden Tour

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with

Elizabeth Marvelly – Home Tour

“The ravishing beauty of Elizabeth Marvelly’s voice is destined to bring her to the forefront of international popularity. 

The NZSO is proud to be associated with this rising young star.

Teaming Up with Grammy-nominated producer Nick Patrick and Carl Doy – MD of Dancing With  the Stars Elizabeth’s concerts with the NZSO will showcase her unique artistry and immense personal charm in an inspired blend of popular classics and originals, promising an evening lustrous with glamour and transfixing beauty” 

Royal Wanganui Opera House
Wednesday 20 April 2011   7.30pm
 

 

 

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