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Mahurangi residents will get the chance to see Stan & Ollie before the rest of New Zealand at a special screening at Matakana Cinemas.
The film, which charts the lives of Laurel and Hardy – one of the world’s greatest comedy duos, will be shown on Wednesday, February 20 at 8pm.
The screening is part of a fundraiser organised by Warkworth Theatre Group to raise money for new lights for the Warkworth Town Hall.
Theatre group treasurer Richard Hutchinson says although the Town Hall has recently been restored, stage lighting remains very basic.
The group would like to install permanent LED stage wash lighting that will permit colour washes to be splashed across the main stage; an additional lighting bar to better illuminate recently acquired stage extensions; and additional specialist lighting and control equipment that can be assembled temporarily according to the needs of different productions.
The lights will be available to all users of the Town Hall and the total funding required is $21,000.
Richard says both the Warkworth Theatre Group and the Warkworth Town Hall Restoration Trust are committed to raising funds for the lighting and, between them, have already secured a significant contribution towards the investment required.
In addition to the Stan & Ollie movie night, those interested in supporting the lights project can donate at: givealittle.co.nz/cause/new-lights-for-warkworth-town-hall-and-theatre
Tickets for the movie night are $25 and include a complimentary drink. Tickets are available from ww.theatre.co.nz.
