BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN ...
for Pilgrim's biggest show of the season decade century!
LATE, LATE BOOKINGS:
When people book online for a show in the last two hours before it starts, they may not get their e-ticket in time. No worries. Just bring your PayPal receipt to the show, and we'll allocate you the best seats available.
PRICES:
Adults $28 (plus booking fee if done online)
Senior citizens/students $25 (plus booking fee if done online)
Children under 15 $15 (booking fee if online)
Block bookings of 25 seats or more: $18 per seat (no child or student rates for these).
THE BEST SEATS:
The best seats will be allocated to those who purchase theirs first. These will include the front rows of the gallery and ground floor.
If someone in your party has mobility problems you may wish to select "downstairs preferred" because the steps to the gallery are steep.
HOW TO BOOK ONLINE (PayPal or credit card):
Use the buttons (left) to select the performance date and age group.
Click "add to cart" and then select the number of seats for that age group.
If you are booking for more than one age group, press the "continue shopping" button to come back to this page.
When you've entered all your seats, go to checkout and select PayPal or credit cart options.
The prices on our form include a 3% booking fee, for most items.
PHONE BOOKINGS (including block bookings):
Phone Auckland 376-6583 to make your booking. We'll tell you your seat number and you can pay at the door, by cash. Make sure to write your seat number down, so we can identify you. If you prefer, we can email your ticket numbers to you.
ARE SEATS RUNNING OUT FOR SOME PERFORMANCES?
No. We sold out on Sunday October 30, but there are still seats for the rest of the season.
DOOR SALES: Cash only. We can accept credit cards on our website, but not at the door.
NEWSLETTER August 2011
Winter is upon us but we wish you a warm hello from all of us at Pilgrim! Read on to discover all the latest news from us. We are very busy with lots of exciting things happening!
TOURING PLAY TO THE CHURCHES
By popular demand, our fantasy about scripture and science, Supernova Summit written by David Hines, is on tour again this year to the following churches:
Sun 7 August 10am Trinity Methodist Church, Waiake
Sun 14 August 9.30am The Life Church, Greenlane
Sun 21 August 10am St Aidan's Presbyterian Church, Northcote
Sun 28 August 9.30am & 2pm St John's and Melville Methodist Churches, Hamilton
We have had very appreciative comments on the performances so far. Directed by Tara Solomon, the actors are Rob Turvey, Kerry Thornton, Chris Harrison and Marion Hines.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
A fantastic cast is busy rehearsing under the able direction of Merrin Cavel (Director) and Celeste Oram (Musical Director). See picture on this page of Celeste in action at rehearsal!
We are delighted to have secured the talent of Daphne Abbott as Costume designer and sewers are busy getting the wardrobe ready.
There is still time for you or any of your friends to join in the fun of this great show. We need volunteers in the following areas: Sewing costumes, set construction, stage crew, dressers, ushers, interval refreshments. All helpers are entitled to concession tickets. If you can help in any area please phone Marion Hines 376 6583.
Some fundraising block bookings have already been made, and members should note that Friday 28 October is sold out.
Bookings open to general public on 1 September.
There is a large concession available for block bookings so why not decide now to make up a party for one of the performances.
MEMBER'S VOUCHER
If you are a paid up member of Pilgrim you will receive your member's concession voucher for the show with this newsletter. It is not too late to pay your subscription for this year and receive a voucher. Just send $15 (single) or $25 (couple) to
Kathy Lobb,
Membership Secretary,
P O Box 41-453
St Lukes, Auckland.
If no voucher is enclosed, and you think it should have been, please phone our Treasurer Neil Lobb, 845 3161 so we can correct any error.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
At our Annual General Meeting last month we elected the following for the coming year.
Chair – Marion Hines
Deputy Chair – Mary Boyd
Treasurer – Neil Lobb
Secretary – Glenda Matchett
Committee – Kerry Thornton, Carolyn Flint, David Hines, Tara Solomon, Kathy Lobb.
MAGENTA THEATRE COMPANY
Magenta Theatre Company, is another Christian theatre company associated with Pilgrim and it's working on a new play based on the story of the Prodigal Son. The idea started with a dream by Magenta's leader Carolyn Flint. David Hines wrote a script, and his dream and hers are slowly growing into something that will help the prodigal sons and daughters in our churches today. Actors wanted. Phone the director, Carolyn Flint Ph 629 6707.
PILGRIM WEBSITE
Many thanks to Neil Lobb who has been working with a company to upgrade our Pilgrim website. Check out the new look and keep in touch for our latest news.
www.pilgrimproductions.org.nz
WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE ?
One Act Play Festival - Ellerslie Theatrical Society 25 August – 3 September
Raising the Titanics – Playhouse Theare 25-27 August
Noises Off – Centrestage Theatre Company 27 August – 3 September
The Importance of Being Earnest – Harlequin Musical Theatre 27 August – 10 September
Me and My Girl – Pukekohe Light Opera 20 August – 3 September
Stepping Out – Whangarei Theatre Company 9 September – 24 September
Songs for a New World – North Shore Music Theatre 22 September – 1 October
Anything Goes – Auckland Music Theatre 29 September – 22 October