Up & Coming Performances
Dannevirke Theatre Company Inc. presents the Amateur Production of
Director - Ted Charlton Choreographer - Melissa Martin Music Director - Shasta Pene
Performance dates: 30, 31 July, 1, 2 (matinee) August. Then 6, 7, 8 August.
Any Further enquiries please phone Eileen Holmes 06-3746090
Cast and Crew Grease page Cast and Crew
Recent Performances
2008 Christmas Concert
2008 The Boyfriend
.Link to The Boyfriend Gallery.
Dedicated to Marion Mitchell
who sadly passed away on the 18th of September 2008
a special and valued member of The Dannevirke Theatre Company.
2008 Ringing Changes
"Thanks for the script - it looks like fun! It shows a good understanding of how humour
and timing works on stage as well as well-rounded characters. It is
certainly very "Kiwi" as you say!
I think it will be a riot (in the best possible way!) It looks like a winner to me."
David Farmer http://www.David-Farmer.com
Regular Performances
ANZAC Day Concert
Our ANZAC day concerts are starting to become a tradition in Dannevirke, generally the theme of the concert relates to those who went before us, but is always a mix of humourous songs and acts and is thoroughly enjoyed by many, young and old alike.
Impromptu Evenings (Currently Cancelled)
The Impromptu Evenings are currently being held on the first Sunday night of each month, at 7 pm. Any members of the public regardless of experience or age, are invited to come to the Theatre and share a song, poem, instrumental, poetry reading, dance, magic act... etc.
This is to encourage new talent and provides an opportunity to gain stage experience, all public are invited free of charge to these evenings.
To confirm that the Impromptu Evenings hasn't been cancelled, please watch the newspapers or phone from the contact numbers below.
Past Performances
2007 Two One Act Plays
Season 19th ~ 22nd December 2007
"Mother's Day" by J.B. Priestly
"The Dear Departed" by Stanley Houghton
Directed by Jacquelin Jones
2007 Glide Time
Glide Time
by Roger Hall
Season: 15 August - 19 August 2007
Directed by Jacquelin Jones
2007 The King & I
2006 Ten Times Table
2005 Joseph & the Technicolored Dreamcoat
2004 The Sound of Music
2003 Funny Money
History of Theatre in Dannevirke
Dannevirke Evening News 21-10-1986
Contacts
Fountain Theatre: 2 Ward Street, Dannevirke
06 3747111
President: John MacGibbon 06 3748478
Secretary: Eileen Holmes 06 3746090
Treasurer: Gary Mitchelmore
Costume Hire: Joy Murdoch
(Thursday nights 5.00 - 6.15pm)
Rear entrance on Hall St.
Hall Hireage: Ted Charlton 06 3745505
Tickets can be booked at Paper Plus
42 High Street Dannevirke
06-3746235
Committee and Membership
Annual Membership of the Dannevirke Theatre Company Inc. is $20 inc GST. New members are most welcome, the committee meets usually on the second Tuesday night of the month, please phone any from the above contact list if you are interested in being a part of the Theatre company, be it in acting, back stage work or committee involvement.
Fountain Theatre Hireage
With a seating capacity of 100, kitchen & bar facilities and good car parking, the Fountain Theatre is a good option for most sorts of functions: birthdays, reunions, fashion parades, concerts etc. The hireage fee for one day (to midnight) is currently $165.00 inc. GST.
Additional services can be hired, sound and lighting if required, the bar can be staffed to serve either the Theatre companies bar stock or refreshments provided by the hiree.
Liquor License: It is the Sole responsibilty of the person Hiring the Fountain Theatre to obtain a Liquor License from Tararua District Council, for the supply or sale of any Alcoholic beverages at their said event.
The cost of the license is the sole responsibilty of the person Hiring the Fountain Theatre, the license must be shown at the event. A copy of the License must be supplied with Hireage payment 14 days prior to the event.
Costume Hire
Dannevirke Theatre Company has an extensive Wardrobe, the Costume Hire is open on Thursday nights from 5 pm to 6 pm...ish, back entrance of the theatre on Hall street. A great place to grab an authentic period costume for that next theme party, there is a great line up of clothing plus props from medieval to military, bad girl to ball gowns. Here is a happy customer at a fancy dress party, "Agent 99" from Woodville.
Here is our Celeb model once again, to complete the pre WW2 look they arrived with style in a vehicle from the era (not included in the props available for hire!)
Off to a Medieval Ball "I'm looking for my Handsome Prince....!"
"Sorry, too late! I found him first...!"
