Past Productions

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THE LADY KILLERS

Step into a world of British wit and classic charm with The Ladykillers!

Mrs. Wilberforce, a sweet but sharp retired lady, outsmarts a gang of bumbling criminals who pose as classical musicians looking for temporary board while they plan a bank robbery. Even the brilliant and charming Professor Marcus struggles to keep his gang of blockheads under control. Everything starts to fall to pieces after the ensemble have to perform to a gathering of Mrs Wilberforce's friends. A hugely entertaining and polished performance. Written by Graeme Linehan, and directed by Michelle Cliff.

Michael Jones wrote The Unbelievable story of the Naming of the Kiwifruit which was performed at the event. .

What a fabulous evening at the Kiwifruit 65th naming Anniversary.

A dedicated team from the Te Puke Repertory brought Michael Jones skit alive

Director, Owen Force, created a charcuterie of some of Shakespeare's most famous excerpts and some of the less known pieces and cleverly presented them.

Cast played a number of different roles covering all of the emotions from tragedy to humour with very few props and minimal wardrobe.

Cast: Left to Right

Katie Thomson, Colleen Pye, Nicole Petuha, Scarlett Munro, Sarah Adlam, Angela Thomson, Sitting Zach Wylie

PECHA KUCHA 2024

Colleen Pye – A little about mental health

Jenny Wotten – My Art

Sjaan Fahey – Ovary Action

Paul Anthony – My journey to That’s Us

Rebecca Larsen – The Holy Lands, through Hell and Home again

Millie Newitt – Murals by Millie presented by Tracey Newitt

Marama Rice – What is Alcono?

Owen Force – Mannequin Graveyard

John Espin – Smashing Stupid Robot in the Face, is LIFE

Sjaan Fahey – WTF Wahines Traversing Fiordlands

Footrot Flats, A Stage Musical
Based on characters created by Murray Ball.
Book by Roger Hall
Music by Philip Norman
Lyrics by AK Grant
Director - Michelle Cliff

An hilarious look at life on the farm with Wal and Aunt Dolly and all the farm animals you would expect. Trials and tribulations would not be complete without a tortured love story or stories in this case. Audiences loved this Kiwi tale and every show was sold out well before the season started.

KILLER BOOBS
A breast cancer support group meets monthly in a small town community hall. They find that there is a potentially life-saving drug available but it's hugely expensive and is not funded. Must they resort to underhand tactics when they meet with the top Pharmac official? On top of all this, the women take on a controversial town planning project.

Vicar of Dibley based on the much loved Television Series was an enormous success but had it's share of extra drama. After 3 shows many of the cast and crew came down with Covid and the remaining shows had to be postponed until January 2023. In that time one of the cast members had to be re-cast because of health issues but the show went on seemlessly. Michelle Malcolm, once again pulled out all the stops.

The Pink Hammer
written by Michele Amas
directed by Michelle Cliff
10-19 August 2021

A Kiwi comedy about 4 women who enrol in wood working classes but end up with so much more.

Gone to Seed

written by Tim Hambleton

directed by Bernard Holmes

31 August - 10 September 2022

A witty comedy about a gardening group trying to find novel ways to raise funds while the grumpy landlord continues to find more excuses to evict them. If you thought a gardening club would be coming up roses ... think again.

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MOUSTACHES, MUFFS &

MINSTRELS

A deliberately bawdy Victorian melodrama

by McPhail & Gadsby

Directed by Di Leach

The dastardly villain, the sweet damsel (or maybe not)? This melodrama was full of political satire, local references and rollicking good humour. Nov 18

HANG ON A MINUTE MATE

By Anthony McCarten

directed by Michelle Cliff

17 - 28 September

Based on the yarns of Barry Crump. An iconic NZ story of Sam Cash, his mates and his adventures. A sell out show with lots of amazing effects.

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SIMPLY SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL

A celebration of original works. 15 plays were submitted from as far as USA, Australia, Wellington and of course BOP. New directors and actors were able to make their debut. 8 plays were presented to the delight of the audience. March 2018

PECHA KUCHA 2019

Co-ordinated by Colleen Pye

March 2019

15 Superb speakers from all different walks of life with such an amazing range of topics, from training wild stallions to chasing millet through semi arid tropics. Raising funds for Te Puke Scouts.