Email Updates

Close

SEND ME UPDATES ABOUT


Subscribe

Downloads

Close
  • All Downloads
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005
  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2002
  • Midnight In Moscow
  • The Glass Menagerie
  • THE MOTOR CAMP
  • IN THE NEXT ROOM (OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY)
  • A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
  • A SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS
  • BLACK CONFETTI
  • AWATEA
  • THE GIFT
  • LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
  • WELL HUNG
  • POOR BOY
  • MARY STUART
  • RED
  • ON THE UPSIDE-DOWN OF THE WORLD
  • CALENDAR GIRLS
  • THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER
  • THE TWITS
                   
                  Close
                  Skip to main contentAuckland Theatre Company
                  • What's on
                  • Subscribe
                  • Participate
                  • Literary
                  • Education
                  • Contact Us
                  • Blog
                  • About Us
                  • Partnerships
                   

                  The TelstraClear season of

                  A SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS

                  by Roger Hall

                  COMING IN JUNE7 June - 30 JuneSkycity Theatre

                   
                  Click here to book at Ticketek

                  Or 0800 ticketek (842 538)

                  cancel [x]

                  SYNOPSIS

                  A joyous new comedy from New Zealand's best loved playwright.

                  Ned's life is just tickety-boo. Sure, he's adjusting to retirement and life on his own, but he's very comfortable with his lot, thank you very much. All that changes with his offer to sort out the financial woes of Natasha, an attractive Russian immigrant. A new world of possibilities opens up for Ned as he sees these strange creatures called Kiwis through foreign eyes.

                  Packed with Roger Hall's trademarks of acute observation and bucket-loads of humour, A Shortcut To Happiness is about discovering the ways of a new country, accepting differences, finding love and dancing your way to happiness.

                  "Roger Hall is back to delight us once again. There is a clash of cultures and prejudices as a group of laid back North Shore retirees confront the strict discipline of a Russian folk dancing class. This is classic Hall - incisive, funny and full of compassion." -Colin

                   

                  BRUCE MASON CENTRE
                  05 - 07 July
                  BOOK 0800 111 999
                  www.ticketmaster.co.nz

                  HAMILTON
                  Clarence St Theatre
                  12 - 14 July
                  Book 0800 TICKETEK
                  http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/

                  NEW PLYMOUTH
                  TSB Showplace
                  20 - 21 July
                  Book 0800 111 999
                  http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/

                  HAWKE'S BAY
                  Opera House
                  27 - 28 July
                  Book 0800 TICKETEK
                  http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/

                  TAURANGA
                  Baycourt Theatre
                  2 - 4 August
                  book 07 577 7188
                  www.ticketdirect.co.nz

                  PLAY DURATION:
                  Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with an interval.

                  THE
                  BUZZ

                  REVIEW

                  Auckland Theatre Company offers a shortcut to happiness

                  The NBR states "With two impressive sets, a lively sound track, some spirited dance routines and a laugh a minute dialogue this is a superb evening's entertainment." &nbs...

                  Reviewed By John Daly-Peoples READ REVIEW

                  REVIEWS GALLERY DOWNLOADS

                  CAST / CREW

                  Alison Quigan Alison
                  Quigan
                  Director / actor
                  Roger Hall Roger
                  Hall
                  Playwright
                  John Parker John
                  Parker
                  Set & Costume Designer
                  Phillip Dexter Msc Phillip
                  Dexter Msc
                  Lighting Designer
                  David Aston David
                  Aston
                  Actor
                  Bronwyn Bradley Bronwyn
                  Bradley
                  Actor
                  Stuart Devenie Stuart
                  Devenie
                  Actor
                  Laura Hill Laura
                  Hill
                  Actor
                  Sylvia Rands Sylvia
                  Rands
                  Actor
                  Cameron Rhodes Cameron
                  Rhodes
                  Actor
                  Catherine Downes Catherine
                  Downes MNZM
                  Actor

                  PERFORMANCES

                  Skycity Theatre
                  click to select Preview Thu 7 Jun 8pm
                  All Sold Out click to select Gala Preview Fri 8 Jun 8pm
                  click to select Opening Night Sat 9 Jun 8pm
                  click to select Subscriber Forum Mon 11 Jun 6.30pm
                  click to select Ambassador Forum Tue 12 Jun 6.30pm
                  click to select Wed 13 Jun 6.30pm
                  click to select Thu 14 Jun 8pm
                  click to select Fri 15 Jun 8pm
                  click to select Sat 16 Jun 8pm
                  click to select Sunday Afternoon Sun 17 Jun 4pm
                  click to select Tue 19 Jun 6.30pm
                  click to select Wed 20 Jun 6.30pm
                  click to select Thu 21 Jun 8pm
                  click to select Fri 22 Jun 8pm
                  click to select Matinee Sat 23 Jun 2pm
                  click to select Sat 23 Jun 8pm
                  click to select Sunday Afternoon Sun 24 Jun 4pm
                  click to select Tue 26 Jun 6.30pm
                  click to select Wed 27 Jun 6.30pm
                  click to select Thu 28 Jun 8pm
                  click to select Fri 29 Jun 8pm
                  click to select Closing Night Sat 30 Jun 8pm
                  Preview /
                  Matinee
                  Pricing
                  Premiere
                  Pricing
                  Standard
                  Pricing

                  Be one of the first people to see a play or attend a 2pm matinee and be home before dinner! Previews and matinees are a great way to save on your total subscription price.

                  Premiere pricing rewards subscribers who wish to attend evening performances and support the company by coming in the first week of the season.

                  This is the standard full price for regular subscription. Subscribers selecting these performances still receive a generous discount on the price of tickets compared to the public rate.

                  Get Our 2013 Season Brochure

                  Complete information on the 2013 Season, timetables and theatre information.

                  DOWNLOAD PDF

                   

                  SHARE THIS

                  TWEET SHARESEND
                   
                  BackUpFollow usFind usKeep up-to-date with us(Box Office): 09 309 3395


                  What's on

                  View all our playsMidnight In MoscowThe Glass MenagerieAnne BoleynThe HereticLord of the FliesChicago
                  Subscribe to the 2013 Season2013 Event CalendarDownload mediaArchive

                  Auckland
                  Theatre Company

                  Contact UsBlogAbout UsPartnerships


                  Participate

                  OverviewBackstage StoryMaking Scenes - Play ReadingsMasterclassesResourcesInternshipsAdult WorkshopsIndustry OutreachAUT Dominion Road StoriesSINARELLA7 WondersA Frigate Bird Sings


                  Literary

                  OverviewThe Next StagePlayreadingSubmitting a Play


                  Education

                  OverviewATC AmbassadorsATC Summer SchoolSchool WorkshopsSchool MatineesEducation PacksFAQsNext Big Thing

                  © Auckland Theatre Company 2012 Terms and ConditionsPrivacy Policy

                  Auckland Theatre CompanyCreative New ZealandAuckland CouncilTelstra Clearwebsite design & development by bka

                  Gallery / A SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS

                  Close
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 1
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 2
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 3
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 4
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 5
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 6
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 7
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 8
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 9
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 10
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 11
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 12
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 13
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 14
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 15
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 16
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 17
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 18
                  A Shortcut To Happiness Image 19

                  Audience REVIEW

                  Close
                   
                  Close

                  Cast / A Shortcut To Happiness

                  Close
                   
                  Close

                  Editorial REVIEW

                  Close
                   
                  Close

                  Venue

                  Close
                   
                  Close

                  Send to a Friend

                  Close


                  SEND