Time to put up our feet!
The 2019’s bumper festival is over for another year and we’d like to thank you for your tremendous support.
We’ve loved bringing you the very best in entertainment from around the country and we look forward to sharing your 2020’s season as it rolls around.
You can keep up-to-date with events on our Facebook page where we’ll continue to share news and happenings as they come to hand.
Human
Special Event
A sumptuous selection of world-class circus, comedy and music acts brought together by world class athletes and performers, Human is a one-night only evening of pure revelry, featuring peerless acrobats, divine aerial dance, spectacular circus skills and universal comedy
3 May - ILT Stadium

Kiss The Sky
Dance
versatility, virtuosity and artistry in Kiss The Sky
10 April - SIT Centrestage

The BeatGirls' 21st
Cabaret
THE party of the festival!
10 May - SIT Centrestage

The Road That Wasn't There
Theatre
Trick of the light, thoroughly enchanting and totalling engrossing
27 April - SIT Centrestage 28 April - Fiordland Community Centre, Te Anau

My Best Dead Friend
Theatre
Hilarious and refreshing
1 & 2 May - Repertory House

The South Afreakins
Theatre
Paterson takes us on a journey with wit and emotional insight
8 & 9 May - Repertory House

Shot Bro
Confessions of a Depressed BulletTheatre
An extraordinarily insightful comedic and entertaining show
8 & 9 May - Repertory House

Swamp Thing
Music
Splendid musicans, a plethora of musical genres
4 May - Repertory House

Jane Doe
Theatre
Vital, important, attention-grabbing
1 & 2 May - Repertory House

Celebrate Story
Storytelling
New Zealand narratives and Jewish wisdom with Mona Williams
10, 11 & 15 May - Various

The Book Lovers' Dinner
with Nalini SinghLiterary Arts
Nalini Singh, best-selling author of the Psy-Changeling, Guide Hunter, Rock Kiss and Hard Play series.
15 May - Kelvin Hotel

Brodsky Quartet
Music
Pushing musical boundaries since 1972
16 May - Civic Theatre

Around The World In Song
A Capella SingersMusic
Taking you from Britain to Russia to the Americas
16 May - First Presbyterian Church

Venus In Fur
Theatre
Seductive, erotic and darkly funny
24 - 27 April - Repertory House

Tom Maxwell & The Killergrams
Music
Solid blues, country and alt-rock
11 May - Repertory House

Southland Photographic Society Exhibition
Photography

Nau mai, haere mai!
Welcome to 2019’s amazing celebration of creativity!
For the last ten years our aim has been to present a line-up of talent that exceeds your expectations. This year is no different. I’m pretty sure that the programme will enthral, challenge and entertain you, in equal measures!
The festival continues to support diversity and accessibility, engaging with the health and disability sectors, schools and rest homes, to provide opportunities for more people to experience these amazing shows. We’re very lucky to have such great support from funders and business partners to do this, and to keep ticket prices as low as possible.
To all our visiting artists, crews and volunteers: thank-you for everything that you bring to the festival. We know you’ll have a great time.
Finally, to our loyal and trusting audiences: Enjoy yourselves and please do share your experiences whenever/wherever you can!

Angela Newell
Festival DirectorTicketing Information
Under 30’s
If you are under 30 then selected shows at this year’s festival are just $20 per ticket! ID required when purchasing tickets and booking fees apply.
Concession Tickets
Seniors, unwaged and students may purchase tickets at the concession price, with appropriate identification. Booking fees apply.
Where To Get Tickets
Tickets may be purchased on line at www.ticketdirect.co.nz or at outlets:
- Chamber of Commerce, SIT Arcade, Esk St, Invercargill
- ICC Booking Office, 101 Esk St, Invercargill
- ILT Stadium Southland, Isabella St, Invercargill
Accessibility
Please contact ticketing outlets for details about venues’ accessibility for mobility aids. Special bookings for the disability, health or education sectors, with complimentary tickets for companions, may be accommodated. Contact Venture Southland (03 211 1400) for details.
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