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From The Royal New Zealand Ballet to NZ Tattoo and Art Extravaganza – 8 events you can’t miss in April.
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Tutus on Tour
Presented by The Royal New Zealand Ballet
4 April
Baycourt Addison Theatre
6.30pm
Tutus on Tour is a fantastic opportunity to see the critically acclaimed national ballet company performing highlights from their extensive repertoire, including classical and contemporary favourites and new works.
Visit baycourt.co.nz for ticket prices
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Your Home, Your Style
12 April
Matua Bowls Club
6.30pm
An entertaining evening of home styling inspiration featuring John Darke of John Darke Interiors. Elizabeth Cerdeira of Vetro will also talk about her life in Brazil, her return to NZ and Vetro Mediterranean Foods.
This event sold out last year so don’t delay – book your tickets now! All proceeds will go to the Cambodia Charitable Trust.
Tickets: $30
Website: eventspronto.co.nz/cctnz or phone Devon on 022 155 3994
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Foster & Allen
13-14 April
Baycourt Addison Theatre
7pm
Join legendary Irish folk music duo Foster & Allen on their 2018 New Zealand tour. Mick Foster and Tony Allen formed their act in 1975 after many years of playing together. Their big break came with the single A Bunch of Thyme which stayed in the Irish Charts for 53 weeks and became a number one single in the British Top 20. Foster & Allen’s mega-hits also include Old Flames and Maggie.
Visit baycourt.co.nz for ticket prices
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NZ Tattoo and Art Extravaganza
14-15 April
ASB Baypark
The NZ Tattoo and Art Extravaganza will have more artists, multiple stages, and more entertainment than ever before. This year hosts some of the best in the business and will also see the first Wearable Arts event with performances from top NZ choreographers and dancers.
Tickets: General Admission $25; Weekend Pass $40; Children free
Website: tattooextravaganza.nz
Image: Scott W White
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Catch Me If You Can
14-28 April
Westside Theatre, 17th Avenue
Tauranga Musical Theatre presents Catch Me If You Can, a high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Based on the hit film and incredible true story, we follow Frank Abignale, Jr. as he runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged cheques, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams.
When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Tickets: Early Bird tickets start from $25.
Website: taurangamusicaltheatre.co.nz
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Whose Water Are You
14 April-15 May
Tauranga Art Gallery
Tauranga-based Swedish environmental artist Jeanette Shäring presents Whose Water Are You. It’s a project that investigates the role of water in our lives. Jeanette will be running collection workshops for people of the Bay to provide water samples from their immediate environment – the beach, a puddle, your tap or a stream.
Website: artgallery.org.nz
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Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Weekend Retreat
27-29 April
Waihi Beach
Mindfulness and self-compassion are balms for many modern day ailments and powerfully linked to better health and wellbeing.
Tickets: $395
Website: annafriis.com/teacher or email Anna Friis at anna@annafriis.com
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Speedway – Closing Night Fireworks Extravaganza
28 April
ASB Stadium at Baypark
6.30-10pm
Watch the 2017/18 season come to an end with a huge fireworks extravaganza. An action-packed family-friendly event. Come early, walk through the pits, meet the drivers and see the race cars.
Enjoy a buffet meal in the Speedway lounge. Sit just metres from all the action from as little as $20 per adult. Family passes available.
Tickets are available online until 3pm on race day – after 3pm you will need to purchase at the gate.
Website: bayparkspeedway.co.nz
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