Style: August 02, 2019

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2 AUGUST
DRAX PROJECT
Christchurch Town Hall
24 AUGUST
A DORIS DAY SPECIAL
The Piano: Centre for Music and
the Arts, Christchurch
1 SEPTEMBER
DUNEDIN MARATHON
Dunedin
MUSIC
8
Louis Baker – Open Album Tour
Celebrating the launch of his debut album,
the soulful singer, with full band, stops in
Christchurch as part of his nationwide tour.
Blue Smoke, Christchurch
22
The Morton Trio
The Melbourne-based Kiwi professionals
return to Christchurch to perform the
classics with a horn, violin and piano.
The Piano: Centre for Music and the
Arts, Christchurch
31
Symphonic Spectacular – Dunedin
Symphony Orchestra
Performing for the first time in
Queenstown with music from a host of
composers including Mozart and Schubert.
Wakatipu High School, Queenstown
1 September
The Ultimate Queen Celebration
Hear Marc Martel, one of the voices of
Freddie Mercury in the smash hit biopic
Bohemian Rhapsody. He’s also performed
with Roger Taylor and Brian May.
Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
FESTIVALS
4
Open Christchurch: Christ’s College
Memorial Dining Hall
This sensational heritage building opens its
doors for the public to enjoy the work of
designer Cecil Woods.
Christ’s College, Christchurch
19
Women of Influence – Speaker Series
Motivating speeches from the likes of
radio presenter Brodie Kane, Olympian
Anna Willcox and adventurer Jo Morgan.
Christchurch Town Hall
23
Whisky Tasting with Whisky Galore
Indulge in an evening of enjoyment
and education with five varying malt
whiskies to sample with perfectly
paired nibbles. You’ll leave somewhat
of an expert.
Christchurch Adventure Park
30 August – 8 September
Winter Pride Queenstown 2019
Celebrating love, community, visibility and
inclusion, this festival encourages locals
and visitors alike to come together and
celebrate diversity.
Queenstown
SPORT
2
One Day Ahead
A documentary film following the journey
of eight New Zealand amateur cyclists
who attempted to complete the 2018
Tour de France a day ahead of the
professionals.
St Margaret’s College, Christchurch
3, 7 & 10
Grand National Festival of Racing
Experience winter racing with incredible
fashion, wonderful food and the very best
racing that the country has to offer.
Riccarton Racecourse, Christchurch
10
Monteith’s Clyde to Alexandra 10km
Road Race
Enjoy the Central Otago scenery on a
pure road race that starts on the Clyde
Dam and concludes near Alexandra.
Alexandra, Otago
PERFORMING ARTS
1 – 25
New Zealand International Film Festival
Celebrating the finest films and screens
across New Zealand, this cultural winter
highlight will delight all film buffs.
1-18: Rialto Cinemas & Regent Dunedin
8-25: Isaac Theatre Royal & Lumiere
Cinemas, Christchurch
3 – 24
The Father
Smashing our misconceptions of time,
memory and dementia in this profoundly
moving and darkly comic masterpiece that
stars Mark Hadlow and Luanne Gordon.
The Court Theatre, Christchurch
17 & 18
Disney On Ice Celebrates Mickey and
Friends
Commemorating 90 magical years of
Mickey Mouse, join Donald Duck, Goofy
and the rest of the gang in this wonderful
musical on ice.
Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
17 August – 7 September
The Arsonists
Enjoy the story of arsonists M and H, who
don’t usually get things wrong, until now.
The Court Theatre, Christchurch