THE OPENING NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
BY THOMAS SAINSBURY AND CHRIS PARKER
12 November – 17 December 2022
IRREVERENT ⦿ FUN ⦿ EXTRAVAGANT
COMEDY ⦿ FESTIVE ⦿ AOTEAROA
…What Could Go Wrong?
A small town community theatre group has just 24 hours to rehearse their show and get it ready for opening night - the biggest highlight on Levin's calendar. Tensions run high as the show’s Broadway-aspiring director pushes for a new high-concept, Santa-free drama, while love blossoms backstage, and the stage manager plans a coup.
From the minds of Tom Sainsbury and Chris Parker, join us for an ‘opening night’ you won’t soon forget!
Please be aware this show may contain the use of smoke or haze machines, some flashing lights and some coarse language.
VENUE
Centrepoint Theatre
280 Church Street, Palmerston North
PERFORMANCES
Wednesday • 6.30PM
Thursday • 7.30PM
Friday • 7.30PM
Saturday • 7.30PM
Sunday • 4PM
Opening Night
Saturday 12 November
Q&A
Wednesday 16 November
RUNNING TIME
120 minutes including interval
TICKETS
Adult • $50; Early Bird $45
Concession* • $42; Early Bird $40
Students • $30
Subscription Package • $40
Dinner + Show • $90-$95
*Seniors and Community Services Cardholders. Valid I.D. is required.
Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable. Any tickets for exchange must be returned to Centrepoint Theatre at least two days prior to the performance date. Under no circumstances will tickets be exchanged after the performance date.
REVIEWS
“Whacko, anarchic fun”
– Richard Mays, Theatreview
“It feels alive… brave writing that flows and with text that can fly freely”
– Emily Mowbray-Marks, Theatreview
“A symphony of ranting, fumbled cues, and misplaced sexual tension.”
– Tim George, Theatrescenes
“This is a feel-good festive feast … I urge you to see it. Perhaps even more than once!”
– Leigh Sykes, Theatreview
CAST AND CREATIVES
Writer Thomas Sainsbury & Chris Parker
Director Tessa Waters
Starring
Carrie Green (Ngāti Porou/Kāi Tahu)
Tom Knowles (Rongowhakaata)
Kate Louise Elliott (Rongowhakaata)
Andrew Paterson
& a rotating special guest star!
Set Design Sean Coyle
Lighting Design Henrique Beirao
Costume Design Sean Coyle
Set Construction Harvey Taylor
Stage Manager Belle Harrison
Operator Jack Tankersley
Sound Design Carrie Green, Jack Tankersley
Intimacy Coordinator Rachel Lenart
Music written by Tom Knowles
Music Recorded by Kane Parsons, Antonio Jaden, Oscar Severinsen and Graham Johnston.
