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EvEnt & Film guidE – April 2018

In advance: Adult $10, Senior $8, Student/Child $8 On the door: Adult $13, Senior $11, Student/Child $11

tickEtsFrom www.eventfinda.co.nzPlease see the back page for event dates and times

sweet country (r16)Running Time: 113 minutes

Inspired by real events, Sweet Country is a period western set in 1929 in the outback of the Northern Territory, Australia. When Aboriginal stockman Sam (Hamilton morris) kills white station owner Harry March (Ewen leslie) in self-defence, Sam and his wife Lizzie (natassia gorey-Furber) go on the run. They are pursued across the outback, through glorious but harsh desert country. Sergeant Fletcher (Bryan Brown) leads the posse with the help of Aboriginal tracker Archie (gibson John) and local landowners Fred Smith (sam neill) and Mick Kennedy (thomas m. Wright). Fletcher is desperate to capture Sam and put him on trial for murder – but Sam is an expert bushman and he has little difficulty outlasting them. Eventually, for the health of his pregnant wife, Sam decides to give himself up. He is put on trial in the courtroom of Judge Taylor (matt day). But will justice be served?

monster Family (pg)Running Time: 93 minutes

With a struggling bookshop, an overworked husband, and two misunderstood teenagers, Emma Wishbone (Emily Watson) is at her wit’s end trying to be the perfect mum. After dragging her family to a costume party on Halloween night, they are cursed by an evil witch and transformed into a vampire, a mummy, a werewolf, and Frankenstein’s monster. Now Emma must fight to keep her monster family together and uncover the secret of their curse... eventually leading them to the Prince of Darkness himself, Dracula.

Earth: One Amazing day (g)Running Time: 95 minutes

From BBC Earth Films, the studio that brought you ‘Earth’, comes the sequel - ‘Earth: One Amazing Day’, an astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles. Breakthroughs in film making technology bring you up close with a cast of unforgettable characters. Told with humour, intimacy and a jaw-dropping sense of cinematic splendour, Earth: One Amazing Day highlights how every day is filled with more wonders than you can possibly imagine- until now.

Early man (pg)Running Time: 89 minutes

Pint-sized Dug’s not really cut out to be a caveman. But when disaster strikes and his tribe is driven from its homeland by the mighty Bronze Age, it’s Dug, the most inept of the tribe, who proves he’s got what it takes and leads them to victory! Set at the dawn of time, when dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of how one plucky caveman sets off to unite his tribe against a mighty enemy and saves the day.

raphael: the lord of the Arts (Ex)Running Time: 90 minutes

From the makers of Florence and the Uffizi Gallery 3D and St Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome 3D, “Raphael – the Lord of the Arts – in 3D”, is the first ever film adaptation of Renaissance master Raphael Sanzio and his art.

This visually stunning new film combines in-depth explorations of Raphael’s astonishing art, and immersive historical reconstructions featuring acclaimed actor and director Flavio Parenti (To Rome With Love, Io sono l’amore), inspired by 18th Century paintings depicting fragments of Raphael’s life.

mary magdalene (m)Running Time: 118 minutes

Mary Magdalene is an authentic and humanistic portrait of one of the most enigmatic and misunderstood spiritual figures in history.

The biblical biopic tells the story of Mary (rooney mara), a young woman in search of a new way of living. Constricted by the hierarchies of the day, Mary defies her traditional family to join a new social movement led by the charismatic Jesus of Nazareth (Joaquin phoenix). She soon finds a place for herself within the movement and at the heart of a journey that will lead to Jerusalem.

Fourteen-year-old David (Josh Wiggins) reluctantly travels from his comfortable Texas home to rural Montana for his annual visit with his brooding, off-the-grid father, Cal (matt Bomer), who has planned the boy’s first big game hunt. As the pair ascends into the wilderness, Cal tries to connect with David by recounting the story of his own first kill, on his last hunting trip with his now long-dead father. After their trip is disrupted by a chance encounter with a grizzly bear, a wounded Cal realises they must both rely on David’s strength and resilience to survive.

Walking Out (m)Running Time: 96 minutes

Finding Your Feet (m)Running Time: 111 minutes

When ‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott (imelda staunton) discovers that her husband of forty years is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks refuge with her estranged, bohemian, older sister Bif (celia imrie). Sandra couldn’t be more different to her outspoken, serial dating, free spirited sibling.But it turns out different is just what Sandra needs and she reluctantly lets Bif drag her along to her community dance class, where gradually she starts finding her feet... and romance. Finding Your Feet is a hilarious and heart-warming modern comedy proving that it’s never too late to start again.

Film stars don’t die in liverpool (m)Running Time: 106 minutes

Based on Peter Turner’s memoir, the film follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner (Jamie Bell) and the eccentric Academy Award®-winning actress Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening) in 1978 Liverpool. What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control.

livE EvEnts

Led by 70’s / 80’s Supreme Kaaren Ragland, Kathy Merrick, Althea Burkhalter & Four piece band.

Featuring Stop! In The Name Of Love • Baby Love • Where Did Our Love Go Love Child • You Keep Me Hanging On • You Can’t Hurry Love and many more classic Motown songs....

Tickets available from the Hawkins Theatre box office or from Eventfinda.co.nz$40.00 General admission

the sounds of the supremes - direct from the usAFriday 27 April - 7.30pm

career korero with John campbell & carol Hirschfeld

tHis EvEnt is nOW pOstpOnEd - plEAsE sEE BElOW

mEssAgE FrOm prOmOtEr

Due to events outside of our control, we have had to postpone this community event until a later date. We are terribly disappointed that we’ve had to make this decision, however at the present moment, our efforts are on ensuring that when we do present this interactive event for our youth of South Auckland, it is their futures that takes main focus. We have confirmed with John Campbell, who has assured us that he will make himself available whenever we need him.

A new date will be announced in the next few weeks.

For more information, please email pat@massivecreative.co.nz

it’s showtime: magic and illusion spectacularFriday 20 April - 10.00am and 1.30pm

New Zealand’s freshest Magic and Illusion Spectacular is back with new illusions, more magic, more comedy, more antics and much more fun for 2018!

Come along to witness an unforgettable show with one of New Zealand’s leading magicians Mike Lindsay assisted by his sidekicks Coby the Assistant, Jazz the Mind Reading Dove and Nugget the Chicken.

Tickets available from the Hawkins Theatre box office or from Eventfinda.co.nz $14.00 Child$20.00 Adult

Hosted by: mike loader

Tickets available from Eventfindaor from the Hawkins Theatre Box Office$20 (in advance) $25 (on the door)recommended 18+

laugh Out loud papakura comedy show Friday 4 may 8pm

For one night only Hawkins Theatre brings you a must see comedy showcase, featuring the very best talent from the pro-club circuit. Lots of variety and all of them brilliantly funny! It’s going to be a top show, so grab your friends and book now.

FEAturing...

and one other TBC.....

Tarun Mohanbhai

AndrewClay

TevitaManukia

Tuesday 3 April10.00am12.30pm7.30pm

Finding Your FeetMary MagdaleneEarth: One Amazing Day

Thursday 5 April10.00am12.30pm7.30pm

Film Stars Don’t Die in LiverpoolEarth: One Amazing DayFinding Your Feet

Friday 6 April10.00am12.30pm7.30pm

Mary MagdaleneFinding Your FeetWalking Out

Tuesday 10 April10.00am12.30pm7.30pm

Raphael: Lord of the ArtsFinding Your FeetFilm Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool

Thursday 12 April 7.30pm Career Korero - pOstpOnEd

Friday 13 April10.00am12.30pm7.30pm

Walking OutSweet CountryEarly Man

Monday 16 April

10.00am12.30pm3.30pm7.30pm

Monster FamilyEarly ManEarth: One Amazing DayMary Magdalene

Tuesday 17 April

10.00am12.30pm3.30pm7.30pm

Film Stars Don’t Die in LiverpoolMonster FamilyEarly ManFinding Your Feet

Wednesday 18 April

10.00am12.30pm3.30pm7.30pm

Raphael: Lord of the ArtsWalking OutSweet CountryEarth: One Amazing Day

Friday 20 April10.00am1.30pm

It’s Showtime: Magic and Illusion SpectacularIt’s Showtime: Magic and Illusion Spectacular

Monday 23 April

10.00am12.30pm3.30pm7.30pm

Early ManSweet CountryMonster FamilyRaphael: Lord of the Arts

Tuesday 24 April

10.00am12.30pm3.30pm7.30pm

Earth: One Amazing DayMonster FamilyEarly ManSweet Country

Thursday 26 April 11.00am Operatunity; Because you asked for it!

Friday 27 April 7.30pm The Sounds of the Supremes - Live performance

Monday 30 April10.00am12.30pm7.30pm

Walking OutRaphael: Lord of the ArtsFinding Your Feet

April EvEnt & Film timEtABlE