What's on at the Picton Little Theatre
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The Cool Mum Saturday 23rd January, Doors Open 7.00 pm The Cool Mum is an award- winning parody of a celebrity personal development seminar. Jo Ghastly’s expertise comes from being a self- proclaimed “Cool Mum” Move over Nigel Latta, Jo Ghastly is bringing her world-class personal development seminar to Picton to help you become the coolest of cool parents (seriously, she on TikTok so you know she's got the credentials!). Don't have any kids of your own? Don't worry, Jo will be teaching you how to unlock the inner cool potential of your own parents (and maybe validate your choice to never have children...). The show is recommended R13- mild adult themes Jo is a Christchurch based comedian, improviser and actor. Jo has been nominated as Breakthrough Comedian at the 2020 NZ Comedy Guild Awards. The Cool Mum won Best Solo Show and Audience Favourite Show at Nelson Fringe Festival 2020. “Fantastic story teller…Side- splitting videos” – Backstage Christchurch “Hilarious” - Theatreview “I wish you were my mum” – Most Comedians “I wish you weren’t my mum” – Jo’s kids Price: $15 or $10 unwaged (+ booking fees/credit card) Booking website: www.eventfinda.co.nz Cash Sales from Summit Real Estate Picton Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
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South of France - Fiona Pears and Connor Hartley-Hall Tuesday 23rd February, 7.30 pm Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall share a love of Gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed the 'Quintette du Hot Club de France' back in the 1930s. Take a virtual trip to the South of France from the comfort of the concert. The music Fiona and Connor will be performing in their upcoming shows will be a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, heartwarming ballads and some well known classics such as ‘ Czardas ‘ and ‘Dark Eyes’. These shows will be exciting and dynamic; a musical experience not to be missed. Fiona Pears Violinist and composer Fiona Pears, has performed and recorded internationally over the past 15 years. She has appeared everywhere from Birmingham symphony hall and the famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club in London through to Joe’s pub in New York and the very loved Donovan’s store in Okarito. Fiona has also been a soloist with the Liverpool Philharmonic, Christchurch Symphony and Trust Waikato Symphony orchestras. Her fiery mix of Tango and Gypsy Jazz alongside soulful ballads will keep any audience on the edge of their seats. Connor Hartley-Hall Guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall grew up in Akaroa. As a teenager he found a passion for improvisation and over the past 10 years has been performing in a myriad of settings. An extraordinary master of the Gypsy Jazz style played by legends such as Django Reinhardt and Biréli Lagrène. Connor has made himself a name as one of the top guitarists in the country performing this style of music. Price: $25 (+booking fees/credit card) Booking website: www.eventfinda.co.nz Cash Sales from Summit Real Estate Picton Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
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Picton Little Theatre Inc
9 Dublin Street Picton 7220 Tel: 021 331 398 Email: pictonlittletheatre1@gmail.com |