May 2024
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Step into a world where screens and algorithms fade into the background and experience the power of genuine connection in real time and space. Together, let’s craft something unforgettable. Over 80 minutes, Every Brilliant Thing brings together a group of strangers in a way that only live theatre can—reflecting what it is to be human in a shared and immediate experience. A seven-year old’s mother attempts to take her life, but what does a seven-year-old do to make sense of it and…
Find out more »Darkroom Open Mic Night
Join us for our Open Mic Night, on the first Weds of each month! Wed May 1st Doors open 7pm with music from 7:30pm Sound person, drum kit, mics, and bass and guitar amps provided. Sign up on the blackboard on the night to play for up to 15mins Musicians and bands of any genre, and any musical ability/experience level welcome to perform. Solo acts and group acts all welcome! Free entry R18 R.O.A.R.
Find out more »EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Step into a world where screens and algorithms fade into the background and experience the power of genuine connection in real time and space. Together, let’s craft something unforgettable. Over 80 minutes, Every Brilliant Thing brings together a group of strangers in a way that only live theatre can—reflecting what it is to be human in a shared and immediate experience. A seven-year old’s mother attempts to take her life, but what does a seven-year-old do to make sense of it and…
Find out more »Songwriters’ Collective
Returning to Darkroom for the fifth instalment, Songwriters’ Collective brings you a night filled with live, original acoustic music. Proudly presented by local songwriter Deborah Wilding, who combines her passion for song and supporting local talent, you’ll be charmed by an intimate event at the wonderful Darkroom - a hidden gem in the local music scene. Joined on stage by Shady Wade and Kay Duncan, there’s no better way to spend a pre-winter evening in Ōtautahi, celebrating NZ Music Month,…
Find out more »Noor Ensemble
Noor Ensemble was created especially for the recent “Sounds of Salam – Music from the Muslim World” music festival and Noor meaning “light” aims to bring people together in peace. The ensemble adeptly incorporates Middle Eastern and South Asian rhythmic patterns and melodies into their musical repertoire, creating a sophisticated fusion of jazz with various global influences. The ensemble’s performances transport audiences to a cross-cultural intersection, where the convergence of genres becomes a harmonious celebration of musical diversity and artistic expression. Featuring: Tamara…
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