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Entertaining Mr Sloane is on at the studio in Circa Theatre next month, from 4^th July.

http://www.circa.co.nz/whatscoming/studio.htm

Frustratingly, there is still no mention of who is playing which part (surely they must have cast it by now?!), but nevertheless, this is an occasion not be missed, to see Joe Orton’s first successful play, and one which is not regularly performed in my experience. There are only four characters, all of them parts to die for, as those of you who saw the film at Outtakes a few years back can testify.

If you want to know more about Mr Dey in particular, here is an interesting interview:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/communities/the-wellingtonian/2555766/Sex-lies-and-rock-n-roll

A major milestone in 20^th century gay theatre. So see you there.

TAMA MA

Two of New Zealand's most acclaimed contemporary dancers are taking their celebrated dance work Tama Ma on the road – their next stop – Wellington!

CONCESSION SPECIAL FOR RAINBOW WELLINGTON MEMBERS!

We are delighted to offer concession prices to our Rainbow Wellington friends! We are offering tickets at the CONCESSION price of $28.

Mention the password ‘Friend’ when booking at Ticketek on 0800 TICKETEK (0800 842 5385) or in person at the box office [Sorry this offer cannot be used online].

Taane Mete and Taiaroa Royal premiered Tama Ma at Tempo Dance Festival (Auckland) in 2008, where they performed to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Metro Magazine announced that Tama Ma was the ‘Best Dance’ in Auckland in 2008, and the duo won four awards at the official Tempo Dance Award ceremony. Now due to popular demand they are taking their award winning show to audiences all around New Zealand.

‘A sustained standing ovation greeted dancers Taiaroa Royal and Taane Mete...The applause honoured the breadth and depth of their richly satisfying performance, their extraordinary artistry, and the excellence of all aspects…’ Raewyn Whyte - NZ Herald.

Don’t miss your chance to see these two fabulous performers in action – book early to avoid disappointment!

Wellington
Te Papa Tongarewa Soundings Theatre

7 - 10 July, 7.30pm.

Tickets: $32/$28
Bookings through: www.ticketek.co.nz or 0800 TICKETEK (0800 842 5385)

*Booking fees may apply

Kapiti Gay Radio

There is now a 30 minute gay slot on Coast Access Radio on the Kapiti Coast, at 104.9 FM.
Apparently parts of Wellington can get it too.

It is run by Steve, and is on once a month, usually on the third Sunday afternoon at 3 pm, and repeated on Tuesday at 9 pm and Thursday at 5 pm.

Your editor is due to be interviewed on July 12^th (repeated twice during that week) The interview is already in the can, and tells all the Coasters (or whatever we are!) about Rainbow Wellington, and also plays three musical numbers of choice. If that is successful, I may even be asked back to discuss various contemporary issues.

So tune in and listen!

http://www.coastaccessradio.org.nz/Welcome.html

See also this story about the programme on GayNZ.com : http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_7395.php .

The Homophones - Wellington Gay Men's Chorus

The Wellington Gay Men's Chorus was established at the beginning of 2008 as a community male-voice choir open to all who men who wish to attend. Some of our members have choral or other musical experience and some do not; the ability to read music is not essential and the emphasis in on the joy of singing and participation in the group. We enjoy an eclectic range of music from Brahms to the Beatles, adding our own gender twist to the lyrics wherever necessary.

We rehearse weekly on Thursday evenings from 6.30 - 8.30 pm at the church hall of St Mary of the Angels in Boulcott St (50m up the road from the church on the left). We're currently working on repertoire for our winter concert in July.

For more information, see www.homophones-wellington.net, e-mail us at mail@homophones-wellington.net, or contact Mark Beehre on 027 416 4402.