This is the quintessential monologue which shows you can take the cockie out of the country, but the manure remains when Dickie Hart sells up the back-country farm and moves to the city for some culture! For me, a country girl at heart, this was so true to life it hit home a little too […]
I attended a wonderful art talk by Gallery Director Penelope Jackson on how to make the most of viewing contemporary art. All Penny’s talks are enlightening and this one was no exception. As someone who is not overly keen on contemporary art (explained as art made during our lifetime) this was a revelation. Penny encouraged […]
Imperial Russian Ballet Company’s “A Festival of Russian Ballet” at Baycourt in Tauranga was a stand out show. Including The Nutcracker – exquisite display of ballet’s version of a waltz. Act Three included excerpts from Giselle, Carmen, The Dying Swan finishing with the Can Can Surprise with spectacular spinning and leaps from the male dancers. […]
