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Geoff Lewis
Hamilton

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Giant peach takes centre stage in new Hamilton production
Lifestyle

Giant peach takes centre stage in new Hamilton production

12 Mar 09:00 PM
Bikers, vintage car and train enthusiasts gear up for Frankton Thunder
Waikato Herald

Bikers, vintage car and train enthusiasts gear up for Frankton Thunder

01 Feb 06:00 PM

There will be a new addition to the event this year.

One Flew Over the Cuckoos’ Nest 'a brave piece' for Hamilton theatre company
Lifestyle

One Flew Over the Cuckoos’ Nest 'a brave piece' for Hamilton theatre company

08 Oct 12:00 AM

Hamilton Playbox Theatre Company’s production explores issues of mental health, violence.

The Borrowers comes to Hamilton's Playbox
Waikato Herald

The Borrowers comes to Hamilton's Playbox

28 Mar 09:30 PM

The Borrowers is a chance for young actors to showcase their talent.

Ben Elton's 1990s play Popcorn still relevant in 2020s
Waikato Herald

Ben Elton's 1990s play Popcorn still relevant in 2020s

22 Sep 04:49 AM

The Playbox production is a raw take on 1990s violence.

Musical theatre’s production of Hairspray one for director’s bucket list
Waikato Herald

Musical theatre’s production of Hairspray one for director’s bucket list

14 Aug 01:30 AM

A great ensemble of local talent with many familiar faces.

Mr Fox a fantastic choice as theatre reports huge casting response
Waikato Herald

Mr Fox a fantastic choice as theatre reports huge casting response

15 Jun 01:30 AM

Clever Mr Fox keeps one paw ahead of the local farmers.

The Playbox Calendar Girls offer some stand out performances
Waikato Herald

The Playbox Calendar Girls offer some stand out performances

23 Mar 02:30 AM

A movie, a musical, and now on stage in Hamilton.

Popular Frankton Thunder event back after two years
Waikato Herald

Popular Frankton Thunder event back after two years

07 Mar 10:30 PM

Cars of all kinds will be on show, including Scott Dixon's red racer.

Getting your kit off for charity a risque comedy drama
Waikato Herald

Getting your kit off for charity a risque comedy drama

28 Feb 02:30 AM

Bare-all experience a confidence booster for Calendar Girls cast.

Frankton Thunder prepares to roll again
Waikato Herald

Frankton Thunder prepares to roll again

10 Jan 10:30 PM

Automotive and community festival back with all the family highlights.

Musical comedy a popular show
Waikato Herald

Musical comedy a popular show

13 May 11:18 PM

First staged off-Broadway in 2008, 13 is a coming-of-age musical comedy.

WWII re-enactment on Sunday in Frankton
Waikato Herald

WWII re-enactment on Sunday in Frankton

07 Mar 09:00 PM

World War II will break out again — but this time in Frankton.

Frankton Thunder rolls into Hamilton
Waikato Herald

Frankton Thunder rolls into Hamilton

28 Feb 08:26 PM

Frankton Thunder isn't all about big boys' toys

Tauwhare Millitary Museum legacy brings his toys to Frankton Thunder
Waikato Herald

Tauwhare Millitary Museum legacy brings his toys to Frankton Thunder

17 Jan 11:30 PM

Frankton Thunder will return to Hamilton in March.

Frankton Thunder features EVs
Waikato Herald

Frankton Thunder features EVs

10 Jan 09:00 PM

The display is organised by electric vehicle owner Justin Boyd.

Hamilton schools help fill empty larders
Waikato Herald

Hamilton schools help fill empty larders

19 Dec 09:29 PM

Last week the food bank staff picked up donations provided by the schools.

Hamilton food bank marks 20th anniversary
Waikato Herald

Hamilton food bank marks 20th anniversary

08 Nov 07:35 PM

Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank is making its annual appeal for donations of food.

Experienced chef heads to Waikato Show
Waikato Herald

Experienced chef heads to Waikato Show

29 Mar 05:00 PM

Well travelled chef heads to Waikato home show.

Youth Expo returns to Waikato
Waikato Herald

Youth Expo returns to Waikato

24 Mar 07:00 PM

Skating, Music and Poetry are all in at this years Waikato Youth Expo.

Frankton Thunder roars into Hamilton
Waikato Herald

Frankton Thunder roars into Hamilton

10 Mar 09:00 PM

It was the third Frankton Thunder Toys for Charity automotive event over the weekend.

Military vehicles ready for Frankton Thunder
Waikato Herald

Military vehicles ready for Frankton Thunder

19 Jan 05:00 AM

Jeff Peters can trace his interest in military vehicles back to the Territorials.

Theatre Review: Mary Poppins has been Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Waikato Herald

Theatre Review: Mary Poppins has been Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

01 Dec 04:30 AM

Hamilton Operatic's production of Mary Poppins is like a jar of mixed lollies

Earthquake work for cathedral wins funding
Waikato Herald

Earthquake work for cathedral wins funding

18 Aug 03:30 AM

Cathedral Church of St Peter has gained $20,000 towards its seismic strengthening

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