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Auckland Theatre Company - Lysander's Aunty

Lysander’s Aunty or A Most Rageful Irreverent Comedy Concerning an Offstage Character from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Lysander’s Aunty or A Most Rageful Irreverent Comedy Concerning an Offstage Character from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Highlights

  • A quick-witted, riotous reworking of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Nights Dream
  • Energetic, large ensemble production led by director Hannah Smith and writer Ralph McCubbin Howell
  • A co-production between Auckland Theatre Company, Trick of the Light, Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Auckland Arts Festival and Brilliant Adventures. Commissioned by The Court Theatre

Auckland Theatre Company is Tāmaki Makaurau’s theatre company, uniting tradition and innovation with the highest standards of artistry, creativity and stagecraft to produce world-class, professional theatre in Aotearoa.


We are committed to providing access to live entertainment and out of home experiences which is why we are aligning with the Auckland Is Calling reactivate programme: A $12 million voucher and discount programme, Explore Tāmaki Makaurau this summer, to encourage families and whānau to visit Auckland attractions, facilities and cultural venues this summer.


Lysander's Aunty - Showing 17th March - 3rd April 2022:

Auckland Theatre Company is proud to present Lysander’s Aunty, a brand-new, large-scale theatre experience with a cast of Aotearoa's finest comic talent. Tick theatre off your bucket list with this summer's best reason to get back out there.

Jumping from Athens to Aotearoa, with a cast of New Zealand’s finest comic talent, this is an uproarious wild ride of magic, mayhem and mutiny.

In William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, young lovers Lysander and Hermia defy the Duke by eloping to an aunt’s house in the woods. But, just who is this law-snubbing, free-loving aunty? What’s she doing in the bush? And what happens when the law comes knocking at her door?

This riotous reworking of Shakespeare’s most popular play takes a cannon to the canon.

With quick, witty dialogue and a pacey plot, Lysander’s Aunty or A Most Rageful Irreverent Comedy Concerning an Offstage Character from A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a brand-new, energetic, large-ensemble production led by award-winning Trick of the Light duo, director Hannah Smith and writer Ralph McCubbin Howell.

By special arrangement with Music Theatre International (Australasia) on behalf of Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Per person $74.00
30 & Under $74.00 (Concession Discounts Shown from max ticket price $74. Presentation of appropriate ID will be required on arrival. Valid for ages 30 years old or younger, or for approved concession card holders.)
Family $296.00 (2 Adult + 2 Concession Tickets. This show is recommended for Ages 12+)

Location

  • 138 Halsey Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Tues 22nd March 7pm - This is a Youth Night designed for younger audiences.

    Sat 26th March 2pm - This is performance is also audio described.

    Sun 27th March 4pm - This performance is also NZSL-Interpreted.

  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    Family Pass full value price $296 if 4x full price $74 tickets are sold separately, discounts are shown from this rate.

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