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December 2nd, 2023
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
By Popular Request At the start of December, under moonlight's gentle grace, Camerata Chamber Choir takes the stage in a musical embrace. Led by conductor Matthew Howes, a maestro with a vision so bright, In this harmonic journey, we invite you to share the night. Megan Quatermass on the piano, her fingers dance and play, Enriching each note and melody, in the most enchanting way. 'By Popular Request' is our theme, a concert quite unique, Songs close to our hearts, their stories we shall speak. The choir's favorites we shall sing, emotions to unveil, As the notes flow, they'll take you on a soulful sail. And in the spirit of the season, we have a delightful plan, For you, our dear audience, to join in, to sing and take a stand. Christmas carols, they await, for you to raise your voice, Together, in harmony, let's make the world rejoice. It's a night of music, love, and boundless holiday cheer, With memories to cherish, and warm smiles from ear to ear. So mark the date, December 2nd, at 7:30 in the eve, For a musical adventure, with joy and grace to believe. Camerata Chamber Choir, with gratitude and delight, Welcomes you to our stage, as we share this magical night. Join us for an evening of divine choral music and Christmas carols to get you in the festive spirit! Remember to bring some cash for raffle tickets for a chance to win a basket of goodies and we invite you to stay for a tasty supper after the concert. When: 7.30pm, Saturday 2 December 2023 Where: St George's Presbyterian Church, The Terrace, Takapuna Tickets: $30 adults; $15 students (with ID); Children under 13 years free
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December 2nd, 2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
It's that time of year again - we're getting ready to celebrate Christmas in Takapuna! 🎄 Taking place in the brand new Waiwharariki Anzac Square, the Takapuna Christmas Festival will be a great day out for the whole family, including performances, kids entertainment and activities, games and more - as well as some wonderful boutique market stalls! Rumour has it, Santa will be paying us a visit throughout the day too! 🎅 We are thrilled to be working with the the team from Sunshine Events NZ to bring you a carefully curated, boutique and quality offering of craft, art, and stalls for this event – this is not the market to miss, so pop the date in your diary now ✅ Stay tuned for more details about entertainment and activities, to be announced closer to the time. 👩🏼🎤 - Performances, entertainment & bouncy castles in Waiwharariki Anzac Square 🛍️ - Market stalls along Hurstmere Road (road will be closed) and in the Waiwharariki Anzac Square 🏰 - Games, bouncy and activities in Hurstmere Green (including the Christmas Tree and Santa's chair!) The Takapuna Christmas Festival is a completely FREE community event and has been paid for by the wonderful local businesses in Takapuna – so please make sure you support them and show your appreciation by dining with them, shopping with them and visiting them while you're here for the day! A big thank you to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for their continued support in this event! Need help choosing a meet up place for friends to see the event? The centre of the event is 38 Hurstmere where our Christmas Tree is 🎄 ALL STALLHOLDER ENQUIRIES: please email: markettakapuna@gmail.com.
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December 2nd, 2023 - December 22nd, 2023
Ho-ho-ho, it’s Christmas show time! Tim Bray Theatre Company presents their hugely popular family favourite, The Santa Claus Show, back for its 19th season and more lovable than ever! Written in 1991 and now New Zealand’s best-selling Christmas show, this unmissable experience tells a merry tale about finding the true meaning of Christmas, with special guest appearances from Santa’s chief elf and Mr Claus himself. Join Kelly and Alana on their epic adventure dashing through the snow to the North Pole, with singing and laughing all the way. Bring your little elves along (and big ones too) and get ready for a jolly entertaining Christmas show! “The Santa Claus Show and Tim Bray are the gifts that keep on giving. What Tim Bray is to Children’s Theatre, the All Blacks are to Rugby: one of New Zealand’s national treasures.” – Patrick Kelly, Theatreview “This is a hugely enjoyable, well-acted and produced show, guaranteed to get you in the mood for Christmas.” Jodi Yeats, Stuff
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December 2nd, 2023
Tim Bray Theatre Company presents our hugely popular family favouite, The Santa Claus Show, back for its 19th season and more lovable than ever! Written in 1991 and now New Zealand’s best-selling Christmas show, this unmissable experience tells a merry tale about finding the true meaning of Christmas, with special guest appearances from Santa’s chief elf and Mr. Claus himself. Join Kelly and Alana on their epic adventure dashing through the snow to the North Pole, singing and laughing all the way. Bring your little elves along (and big ones too) and get ready for a jolly entertaining Christmas show! “The Santa Claus Show and Tim Bray are the gifts that keep on giving. What Tim Bray is to Children’s Theatre, the All Blacks are to Rugby: one of New Zealand’s national treasures.” – Patrick Kelly, Theatreview “This is a hugely enjoyable, well-acted, and produced show, guaranteed to get you in the mood for Christmas.” – Jodi Yeats, Stuff
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December 4th, 2023
Enjoy a Christmas sing-along with New Zealand’s only full-time concert military band and smile all the way home. The Royal New Zealand Navy Band are New Zealand’s most versatile miliary musical organisation. Band members include some of the country’s finest musicians whose professional capability and versatility combine to deliver a wide range of ensembles to perform at a varied range of ceremonies and events. This performance is part of the Auckland Live Morning Melodies 2023 season. In its 22nd year, this much-loved monthly concert series features a fantastic line-up of brass bands, jazz ensembles, and more. Arrive early and connect with friends new and old over complimentary tea and biscuits before the show.
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December 8th, 2023 - December 9th, 2023
Faint starlight peeps through the dark forest canopy. It is midnight: the witching hour. Alone and lost, two hungry children stumble towards a glowing vision of warmth and comfort, heaven for any child with an empty belly and an aching heart. But all is not as it seems… Following its triumphant premiere in 2019, the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s acclaimed Hansel & Gretel returns for Christmas 2023. Loughlan Prior, with Claire Cowan and Kate Hawley, has created a magical world of memorable characters: a brave brother and sister; their loving parents who never give up hope; the mystical Sandman and his sparkling Dew Fairies; and the most delightful (or is she?) Ice Cream Witch… not forgetting the Man in the Moon, an array of spooky forest creatures, fantastical food, and a sinister chorus line of pink-iced gingerbread men. Laughter, tears, shivers down the spine, plenty of sugar, and just a touch of spice together make a recipe for a truly happy ending and a wonderful ballet experience for all ages.
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December 17th, 2023
Get the whānau together for APO’s Christmas concert! Specially designed for the littlest members of your family, come along for a fun-filled, festive hour full of music, singing, and hands-on activities for your tamariki.
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December 17th, 2023
Join us for a sing-a-long of everyone’s favourite Christmas Carols! We invite you to join us for this annual, hugely popular, sing-along event on Sunday 17th December at 6:00 pm. The PumpHouse Community Choir will be singing everyone’s favourite Kirihimete songs and carols and would love the whole audience to join in. Don’t worry about the words – we’ll give you a songbook to sing from! Start the holiday season as part of this fun event for the whole whānau! Join our Community Choir If singing with others is something you really enjoy, you can also join The PumpHouse Community Choir and be a part of the performance on stage. Click here to find out more Pay What You Like Proceeds from our annual Christmas Carols event go to The PumpHouse Theatre, which is a registered charity. We have five different ticket prices – you are welcome to choose from these to pay what you’d like to help us continue to thrive as a vibrant arts hub on the North Shore.
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December 31st, 2023
One of YouTube’s most popular comics with over 150 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on CBS’ The Late Late Show, E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, and more. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance, featuring some of his unfiltered observations about life.
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