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Warkworth Theatre’s upcoming play The Pink Hammer by Michele Amas is supporting Women’s Centre Rodney and runs from Friday, July 25 to Saturday, August 2, with matinees on the first Sunday and second Saturday.
Ten per cent of ticket sales will go towards fundraising for the centre’s workshops and there is also a donate button on the booking website.
The production is being directed by Catherine Maunsell, who is new to Warkworth Theatre.
Catherine says she has been thrilled to work with such a talented cast and dedicated team, who have been supporting her every step of the way.
“Warkworth Theatre is delighted to be fundraising with Women’s Centre Rodney, whose mission of supporting, empowering and informing women dovetails with some of the themes of the play,” she says.
Catherine chose The Pink Hammer having discovered the play 10 years ago when she costumed Tadpole Theatre’s iteration at the Pumphouse Theatre in Takapuna.
“It was beautifully written by Michele Amas, whose script touches on some sensitive topics
“I fell in love with it because every character has a wonderful story arc and the audience can connect with all of them in some way.”
The story follows four women who have signed up for a beginner’s carpentry workshop, but their tutor Maggie fails to turn up and they are left to persuade the cantankerous Woody, Maggie’s husband, to take over.
What ensues is a journey of self-discovery for everyone involved with laughs aplenty but also tears.
Now Warkworth audiences have been invited to join them.
The season runs from Friday, July 25 to Saturday, August 2. Tickets are available online from www.trybooking.com/nz/eventlist/calendar and from the Mahurangi Matters office, 17 Neville Street, during normal business hours.
Info: www.wwtheatre.co.nz
