Local to star in The Show Must Go
A local Hawke's Bay woman who has gone on to become a musical theatre star throughout Australasia, is returning to the Bay to perform - and we have COVID19 to thank for it
Akina Edmonds was born in Napier, of Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Porou descent and grew up in the Hawkes Bay, being the eldest of seven in her family. While she had fond childhood memories of singing and dancing around the coffee table in the family home as a child, Edmonds first exposure to performing and has fond memories to her time with the school Kapa Haka group. There was no background or music connections in her family, other than her great grandmother who she thinks was a singer with a beautiful voice.
Three years of tertiary study at NASDA (the Christchurch-based National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art) was followed by over a decade of work in some of the biggest professional productions in Australasia – including Buddy, Hairspray and The Lion King, and the Australasian Premiere of Sister Act in New Plymouth, New Zealand in 2016.
The Show's Must Go On is a glittering concert of musical theatre showstoppers, featuring songs from the world's greatest Broadway and West End musicals in concert including The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Mamma Mia, Wicked, Priscilla The Greatest Showman, and more, along with New Zealand’s favourite musical Les Misérables.
The Shows Must Go on performs in Hawke’s Bay at Toitoi – the Hawkes Opera House in Hastings on Wednesday 28th October at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Ticketek.
Native Plant - Autumn Sale
Our nursery is once again selling native plants grown from locally sourced seeds. They are in wonderful condition and offer excellent value.
The plants cost just $6 each (GST inclusive) and must be pre-ordered and pre-paid.
Pick up is in Havelock North on Saturday 21 March, between 10:30am and 12:30pm.
To access the plant list / order form see "Read More" below
More details are available on the order form. Be in quick as sales close on Thursday 19th March.
All proceeds go towards supporting our branch's other conservation projects including Blowhard Bush in the Kaweka Ranges.
Steady As You Go
Interested in joining a strength and balance falls prevention exercise class? Steady As You Go is great strength and balance falls prevention exercise class. Two new classes will be starting on March 16th at the JH Mason Hall (18 Durham Drive, Havelock North). Class will be every Monday and two times are available. Either join the 9:30am class or the 11:00am. Each class is about an hour long and FREE to attend. Registration is essential as numbers are limited. It's also a great opportunity to meet others.
Call Age Concern Hawke's Bay on 068709060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz to register.
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