Kevin Smith memorial planned for tomorrow

Friends and colleagues of actor Kevin Smith will pay their respects at a memorial event in the Aotea Centre, Auckland, tomorrow.

Smith, best known for his roles in Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules, died on February 16 after he fell from a film-set castle in China.

Actor and director Michael Hurst will coordinate tributes and performances by Craig Parker, Oliver Driver, Mark Ferguson, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Kevin Sorbo, Lucy Lawless, Simon Prast and others from New Zealand's theatre community.

The ASB Theatre in the Aotea Centre will open at 3.30 for the 4 pm event. Members of the public are welcome to attend.