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THEATRE @
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836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
T 04 527 2168
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www.expressions.org.nz
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9am - 4pm
seven days a week
MUNTED: THE CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE
Wednesday 2O August | 8PM | $20 Adult | $18 Friends Concession
JIAN LIU
Monday 21 July | 7.30PM
4–7 SEPTEMBER
BY DONATION
A series of lunchtime concerts given by performance students from
Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music. 1pm, entry by donation.
Munted is a theatre response to the Canterbury February 22nd
earthquake, derived entirely from interviews with Cantabrians, members
of the media and other New Zealanders. Acclaimed by both critics and
audiences, Munted finds laughter amongst grief.
Pianist Jian Liu, music lecturer at the New Zealand School of Music and
renowned chamber musician performs a solo recital.
A selection of recent films from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador,
Mexico, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Tuesday 15 July
Tuesday 19 August
Sofia Gubaidulina: Chaconne
William Byrd: Hughe Ashton’s Grownde, from My
Ladye Nevells Booke
Bach-Busoni: Chaconne
The Festival includes a wide range of genres, topics and styles, providing
an opportunity for audiences to immerse themselves into the cultural
and social aspects of the participating countries.
Expressions Live! is brought to you by Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre and The
Upper Hutt Concert Grand Piano Trust. Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music is a joint venture
of Massey University and Victoria University of New Zealand.
Beethoven: Six Variations in F major on an
Original Theme, Op.34
Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Paganini, Op.
35, Book I & II
Brought to you by the Latin American and Spanish Embassies in
New Zealand and Australia, with the support of Expressions Arts &
Entertainment Centre.
One hour prior to
performance on
show nights
Booking Tickets: To book tickets, either pop in to Expressions,
call 04 527 2168, or book online at
www.expressions.org.nz. Booking fees online apply.
Upper Hutt i-SITE: Looking for something to do? Come and see
us first for all of your travel bookings, snapper card supplies and
accommodation needs.
For a full list of films and their respective ratings, please check out
www.facebook.com/LAFFNZ or www.expressions.org.nz
Please note all films have English subtitles.
CABARET
Wednesday 1 October | 8PM | $20 Adult | $18 Friends Concession
HOUSTOUN / SMITH / SAKAKUSHEV TRIO
Monday 22 September | 7.30PM
Stand-up comic, James Nokise, brings his side-splitting hilarious show
So-So Gangsta to the stage with singer Mel Parsons for a live cabaret
style show sure to make you laugh.
Wilma Smith, Concertmaster of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and
Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Cellist, Eliah Sakakushev,
joins Michael Houstoun for a tour of music for piano trio.
Mozart: Trio in G, K.564
Ravel: Trio
Beethoven: ‘Archduke’, Piano Trio in B-flat major,
Op. 97
Venue Hire: Whether you’re holding a conference, a public meeting,
providing corporate training, hosting a business dinner or giving a
presentation, Expressions can meet your needs. Ask us how we can help
you host a memorable event.
Enquiries to T 04 527 2168 | E [email protected]
Annual Partners
Cover image credit: MORRIS MINOR, 1992, collection of Jeff Thomson & Shona Cameron
Developed and toured by Tauranga Art Gallery
Information is correct at time of printing, but may be subject to change, including late
additions, cancellations and booked-out sessions.
Tuesday 16 September
Tuesday 14 October
SUNDAY
STRUM
FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
THE CAPITAL GOSPEL SHOW
Saturday 11 October I 8PM | $30 Adult
WELLINGTON MEMBERS OF THE NZ YOUTH CHOIR
Monday 13 October | 7.30PM
Experience the magic of blues, swing, jazz and country in this showcase
concert of authentic gospel.
The Wellington members of the New Zealand Youth Choir will perform as
a chamber choir of approximately 20 singers with a programme drawn
from the Choir’s 2014 season repertoire.
GRAND UPPER HUTT:
UPPER HUTT PIANO TRUST AWARD RECITAL 2014
Friday 31 October I 7PM | $15 Adult
A recital by Choong Park, winner of the Upper Hutt Piano Trust Award as the
best second-year pianist studying at Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music.
Join us on the first Sunday of every month for a
ukulele jam. Playing tunes ranging from The Rolling
Stones to Johnny Cash, Bruno Mars to Grease!!
You can listen or join in, use one of our Ukes or bring
your own. Beginners to advanced players,
ages 5 to 95, all welcome.
Sunday 6 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec
2-3 pm in the Rotary Foyer
$45 Adult | $40 Friends/Piano Club Concession I $20 Students
Classical Expressions is brought to you by Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre and The
Upper Hutt Music Society with funding from The Lion Foundation and the Community Trust of
Wellington.
Brought to you by the Ukulele Institute
July 2014 – Januar y 2015
EXHIBITIONS
PUBLIC PROGRAMMES
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
WELLINGTON REGIONAL ARTS REVIEW
until 10 August
EVERY TEA TOWEL TELLS A STORY
8 November – 14 December
WORLD WAR I REGIMENTAL DINNER
Saturday 30 August | 6PM | $85 | Bookings essential at wellingtononaplate.co.nz
RUPERT
Thursday 10 July | 10AM & 11.30AM | Suitable for ages 2 onwards | $8 PER TICKET
The bi-annual review of recent works by artists from the Greater
Wellington Region. This acclaimed exhibition showcases a wide range of
media by established and emerging artists.
This exhibition features hand-picked favourites from celebrity chef Richard
Till’s collection of nostalgic tea towels. Can you find your own home town?
A night of history, heritage and fabulous food with a World War I
inspired Regimental Dinner. Featuring music by the Beat Girls and a
gastronomical three course menu using iconic recipes of the era, all
served with due pomp and ceremony… this is one meal not to be missed.
A new musical puppet play about the adventures of Rupert. Find out who
he is… and why he is living in a suitcase.
Upper Hutt i-SITE Visitor Centre invites you to design a tea towel for
Upper Hutt. The winning entry receives a return trip for 2 adults, 3
children and a vehicle on the Interislander with the winning design
printed. Full details are available at www.visit.upperhuttcity.com.
Image credit: BEDDING, Katherine Morrison, 2011, courtesy of the artist
WWI: AROUND THE PIANO
Sunday 14 September | 2PM | $12 | Bookings essential
WWI: TRACING THE FOOTSTEPS FROM TRENTHAM
16 August – 3 October
SAND IN THE APRICOT JAM
12 July – 7 September
Rebecca Holden’s paintings are inspired by the New Zealand Mounted Rifles on
the western front, and draws from the memories of her grandfather.
Visitors can watch Holden at work and contribute to the mural wall.
Tracing the Footsteps from Trentham tells the story of the World War I
Military Training Camp, which turned New Zealand civilians into fighting
men. Paying tribute to the role the Camp played in shaping the men who
became New Zealand’s heroes of The Great War; this exhibition follows
their journey from the tents and training fields of Trentham to the trials
and trauma of war.
Image credit: NEW ZEALAND SOLDIERS AT TRENTHAM, 1915, courtesy of Alexander Turnbull Library.
In association with Visa Wellington on a Plate
CUPCAKE DELIGHTS
Tuesday 30 September | 11AM-12PM | 1-2PM | Suitable for ages 7 onwards
$8 PER CHILD | Bookings essential
Cupcake decorating fun in conjunction with the YUM exhibition. Join the
ladies from ‘Go Cake Yourself’ for all things cupcake.
The Take Note Singers lead a WWI sing along around the piano.
MATT GAULDIE: NZ ARMY ARTIST TALK
Sunday 21 September | 1PM I FREE | No booking required
Official New Zealand Army Artist, Matt Gauldie talks about his role of
capturing on canvas the New Zealand Defence Force.
WARMTH
13 December – 8 February 2015
JEFF THOMSON: ARTIST TALK AND TOUR
Saturday 11 October | 1PM I FREE | No booking required
Iconic corrugated iron sculptor Jeff Thomson gives insights into his work.
Image credit: SOLDIERS STANDING BY TENT, 1915, courtesy of Upper Hutt Library.
Pinestream Quilters of Upper Hutt celebrate their 25th Anniversary with
an exhibition of new quilts.
Proudly supported by Heretaunga Rotary, and Lottery World War I Commemorations
Image credit: 2014, courtesy Jeanette Orr
Experience what a soldier’s life in a New Zealand training camp was like,
honour their hopes, dreams and fears, and remember the price they paid.
UNDER 2 ON KNEES FREE | Bookings essential
Image credit: SAND IN THE APRICOT JAM, Rebecca Holden, 2014, courtesy of the artist
VEGETABLE ANIMALS
Sunday 19 October | 1 – 3PM I Suitable for ages 5 onwards | FREE
No booking required I Materials provided
Get creative making old-school vegetable animals. Whether it’s a
cauliflower sheep or potato head puppy… it’s fruity, fresh, and funky.
CORRUGATED CREATIONS
Sunday 16 November | 1-3PM Suitable for ages 7 onwards | $5 PER CHILD
Bookings essential
A Jeff Thomson inspired workshop making your own corrugated
cardboard sculpture.
ART HOUSE TUESDAYS
6, 13, 20, 27 January | 9AM - NOON I Suitable for ALL AGES | FREE
Bookings not required
YUM: ART THAT TICKLES YOUR TASTE BUDS
13 September – 2 November
CORRUGATIONS: THE ART OF JEFF THOMSON
11 October – 3 December
Hungry for some artistic inspiration? This exhibition for children is sure to
whet your appetite. Featuring artwork inspired by food ranging from a knitted
tea party to sculptured butter, ceramic popcorn to a portrait made out of
toast, and lots of hands-on activities, this will be a feast for your eyes!
Corrugations salutes three decades of work by internationally renowned
New Zealand sculptor Jeff Thomson. Known as ‘the iron man’, Thomson’s
iconic corrugated iron-clad Morris Minor, letter boxes, and chooks feature
in this award-winning exhibition.
Image credit: TEA PARTY (detail), Jacquelyn Greenbank, 2005-2006, courtesy of Christchurch Art Gallery
Developed and toured by Tauranga Art Gallery, Image credit:
KETE, 2013, collection of Jeff Thomson & Shona Cameron,
courtesy of Rory Thomson. Proudly supported by Silbury Roofing.
BATTLES, BEASTS, & BOATS
20 December – 15 February 2015
RICHARD TILL’S TEA TOWELS AND TASTINGS
Sunday 9 November | 7PM | $35 | Bookings essential | includes tastings
Go on a seafaring adventure this summer with fantastical beasts,
beautiful boats and elaborate battle scenes in this new exhibition for
children. Featuring work by the late Bob Gerrard, children will explore
mysterious miniatures, play magical games and create their own ark.
QUILT-IN SUNDAYS
Sunday 25 January & Sunday 1 February
Image credit: ARK, Bob Gerrard, courtesy of Upper Hutt Library
Join celebrity chef Richard Till as he demonstrates his favourite recipes.
11AM - 2PM I FREE | No booking required
Join the Pinestream Quilters as they demonstrate a range of quilting.
Join us on Tuesday mornings throughout January to decorate our own
art house sculptures in the foyer.
BATTLES, BEASTS, & BOATS STORY TIMES
14 & 23 January | 2PM I Suitable for ALL AGES | FREE | Bookings not required
Upper Hutt City Library staff will be presenting an adventurous tale of
daring and trickery at Expressions Art and Entertainment Centre.