The revue features 15 musical performances including songs from Les Miserables, Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins, Jeykl & Hyde, Sister Act, Frozen and many more.
Natasha Benfell, director and head of drama department for Lakes Performing Arts Centre, says this event was originally planned as a black tie fundraising event for the centre's drama department, which is always in need of financial support to stage its junior productions.
However, after this last lockdown the centre sat down and just thought people need spirit lifting right now, she says.
"People need hope and something that will make them smile even if it is only for a few hours, and it should be affordable.
"We felt that in the climate we are in, this was the right choice to make. So we have set our prices to be very family-friendly."
Natasha says this was in large due to the support from Rotorua Little Theatre who, like LPAC, have been tireless in their efforts to keep up morale in the performing arts sector.
She says the show's performers are all local with some being the centre's students, past junior theatre production cast, and adult performers who have a vested interest in our youth.
"You will be surprised who you will see on stage. It's all local talent and some very familiar faces.
"It's great to showcase local talent from different organisations, and some of the older students started out in junior theatre shows, so it's nice to see how far they have come."
She says it is a great show for all ages, and that it could be a great one for grandparents to bring their grandchildren to.
The details
- What: 'All Together Now'
- When: Friday, November 12 at 7.30pm, Saturday, November 13, at 3pm and 7.30pm
- Where: Shambles Theatre
- Tickets: $10 child/student/senior and $15 adult, www.eventbrite.co.nz
