Whangarei's Octagon Theatre is breaking into song and dance - crooning, rocking and rolling its way through Old School.
A younger than usual crew - with help from some people who were there and can remember the 60s - have got their groove on for the production based on music from the 50s, 60s and a touch of the 70s.
Wendy Berridge, the director, is delighted at the enthusiasm from a cast spanning several generations.
"Whangarei community has some amazing talent," she said.
"I've been a member of the Octagon Theatre for a few years now. I'm also a dairy farmer. My children have their own lives now so it's my time to do what I enjoy. I find that in the theatre. I have a reputation of being a bit bossy so directing suits me just fine.