Win a double pass to Young and Hungry Feast

Going to movies is meant to be one of those terrible early dating things to do. I used to think that going to a play was the same but I’ve come round. Watching active, breathing participants emote in front of you gives you plenty of scope to talk and dissect afterwards.

I have a double pass to go see these three plays (they run one after the other on the same night), courtesy of the Auckland Theatre Company.

I’ll be announcing a winner on Monday- all you need to do to enter is tell me your favourite movie or play with a central theme of love or romance….

*oh and if you are out of Auckland you are repsonsible for your own travel and accomodation to get here…thanks!

Information on the plays below

YOUNG AND HUNGRY FEAST ON AUCKLAND THEATRE
 
 
Auckland Theatre Company in association with the Young and Hungry Arts Trust presents
THE YOUNG AND HUNGRY FESTIVAL OF NEW THEATRE
 
It’s been 15 years in the making but finally The Young and Hungry Festival of New Theatre has arrived in Auckland for a two week season at The Basement from July 10.
The Young and Hungry Festival of New Theatre showcases the best up and coming young talent in a triple-bill of 50 minute plays which will be staged in Auckland and Wellington simultaneously. Mentored by top theatre professionals, the cast and crews are made up entirely of 15-25 year olds who have the passion and the potential to make great NZ theatre.
 
“It is also extremely exciting to see the Young and Hungry system adopted by the prestigious Auckland Theatre Company for the first time in 2009 and we look forward to seeing a new generation of Auckland Theatre makers taking the stage in July,”  says Simon Vincent, the producer  for Young and Hungry in Wellington.
 
“Auckland Theatre Company is delighted to present the first ever Young and Hungry Festival in Auckland. Theatre by young people for young people and supported by the best the industry has to offer is an exciting addition to the Auckland theatre scene. The plays are fresh and exciting, the actors are having a ball and we hope the audience will eat it up.” Says Lynne Cardy, ATC Creative Development Manager.
 
Young and Hungry has helped to launch the careers of some great New Zealand performers. Past participants include Taika Waititi (Two cars, one night), Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords) and Michelle Ang (The Tribe, Outrageous Fortune).
 
This year’s exciting programme includes three plays which have been commissioned especially for the festival by New Zealand playwrights Georgina Titheridge, Vivienne Plumb and Miria George. They have all produced work which reflects NZ youth culture.
 
Oyster is a quirky, funny and ultimately moving story. Dolores Romero sings like an angel; Gaia wants to save the world and Napolean wants to travel far away from it; Velma is into cruelty-free pork, Lelani wants to beat her up and Chevy thinks he can explain everything. They all want to know who they are, and where they belong in this big wide world. 
 
Sit On It is a comedy for chicks, dicks and anyone who has ever wondered why girls spend so much time in the bathroom. The play is a hilarious peek into a very private world. Set entirely in the ladies toilet of a trashy nightclub and awash with witty dialogue and authentic characters.
 
Urban Hymns is a story of survival and greed, art and music, drugs and crime. Money talks in Joseph’s neighbourhood and the market place rules. But when he can no longer make the cut Joseph turns to Tobias and together they make the first worst decision of their lives. 
 
Young and Hungry arose out of a need to provide young people with the opportunity to gain hands on experience of theatre within a professional structure. Since then it has transformed into an independent production company focused on advancing youth interest in all areas of theatre practice and education.
 
The Young and Hungry Festival of New Theatre runs July 10 – July 25 at The Basement, Lower Greys Ave. The Festival is a triple-bill of 50 minute plays. (No shows Sundays and Mondays).
Shows are not suitable for children; contain drug references and offensive language.
 
Oyster- 6.30pm
Sit On It – 8.00pm
Urban Hymns- 9.30pm

 

 

Tickets
Adult:               1 play – $20        3 plays – $45 (booking fees may apply)
Concession:     1 play – $15       3 plays – $36 (booking fees may apply)
 
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Want to add some simple fun to your sexy times?

Penguin have very kindly given me three copies of the above book to giveaway on my blog (While I remember, can the maybelline winners please email me your postal address so I can send you your prize?)

SEX

Well for those of you currently having it, this book is a years worth of creative positions. Ok, so some include feats of bravery, the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast or the confidence of a incredibly drunk man, but it’s a great conversation starter.

Penguin actually gave me a review copy of this book a year ago- I took it to a party and it was passed around the women. When the men started arriving it was hidden away in case any of them got hopeful their wives would be up for it. One of the women, in a new relationship, asked to borrow it for one night. Since then it’s disappeared- it’s been popped in alot of letter boxes all around my suburb in the hope it spices up the sex lives of the locals.

I would demand it back, but it’s a little awkward putting a notice for it in the school newsletter…

SO..

I have THREE TO GIVEAWAY.

I’m going to choose my top three posts below to win it…. and deadline is FRIDAY MIDDAY.

And what do you need to do to be into win? Well I have been planning to write a blog on being a born again virgin- so this is the question….

‘How long do you need to go without sex to confidently call yourself a born again virgin?

GIVEAWAY: Maybelline Volume Seduction Lipgloss

Ok. I have thirty of these babies to giveaway on my blog…

and I’ve been trying to work out what I’m going to get you women to do to earn it… (i figure you boys won’t want one unless you want to enter on a partners behalf.

So…..this is the challenge- just post the top three qualities you look for or found in a partner…. 🙂

First thirty responses get a lippy 🙂  (so make sure you have a vaild email address for contacting

oh and as I’m posting these out, this is restricted to NZ people only 

GO FORTH AND COMMENT!

Vodafone’s having a party and YOU are invited

Ok I’m pretty excited- Vodafone is launching their new GOOGLE PHONE (That isn’t the proper name but meh, I’m not a tech head and the cool thing is if you have a gmail account or like using any google apps you’ll LOVE this phone… OK- It’s called the HTC Magic) and are having a party to do so.

I’m going myself and cannot wait! – but…. Vodafone is also very kindly giving away two tickets to one of the readers of my blog. And if you live in New Zealand, but not in Auckland…. you’ll also get two free return flights and accomodation for the night. I mean that’s got to be a seriously AWESOME middle of the week treat right?

It’s going to be on Wednesday 24th June

If you want to enter it’s EASY. All you need to do is comment below- telling me who you want to bring with you and (since this is a dating and sex blog…) WHY.

I’m closing this competition off on Monday at Midday, and the winner will be announced by 5pm that night. Each entrant is allocated a number- and I’m going to draw one number out of a hat- that’s the fairest way as I know some of you regular commenters… ok? 🙂

*Domestic flights within New Zealand only are covered*

So…. here we go….. post your comments below 🙂

And I’ll see one of you at the party! (with whoever you choose to bring :D)

PS- If you are following me on twitter, or decide to… put that on your post- (you’ll need to tell me your twitter name) cos that will get you an extra entry into the draw!

Two free tickets to give away to comedy festival show!

I’m pretty excited to be honest- because I have a giveaway for you guys! And it’s COOL. I have two free tickets to Andy Clay’s Book of Love comedy show on at 7pm, Tuesday 19th May at the Herald Theatre.

I’m thinking we should have a wee challenge… so I’m going to give the tickets to the person who can provide one of the best dating or love RULES or ETIQUETTE they can think of. Just post it in the comments under this here blog. I’m coming too and REALLY looking forward to it

Now this is JUST for tickets…not for international or domestic travel to get here 😀 Ok?

I’m going to decide on Saturday- to give you time to suss out and get your own tickets if you don’t win the competition 🙂 – just comment here on the blog and I’ll choose one!

Andy Clay’s Book of Love

The show you’ve all been waiting for – is probably booked out by now, so come see this…

The world is in an economic recession, the environment is under threat, there continues to be conflicts all through the Middle East; so Andrew Clay, a comedian into his 20th year of performing decided to face these issues head on – and ignore them. Instead he’s tackling the most perplexing topic of all…..love. Well not exactly love, more the things that get in the way of love, the things that cloud love or get mistaken for it.

And he won’t be alone. He’ll have 4 other top actors with him to perform a range of mini-scenes to illuminate his points.

And what qualifications does Andrew have to speak on such topics? Well none. Andrew freely admits that he offers opinions and philosophies not facts – and he knows as an absolute certainty absolutely nothing, but at least he knows he knows nothing, which is something….. if you follow. 

For the last 20 odd years, he’s watched, listened to and experienced plenty. He’ll offer you his theories on how to meet someone at a bar and who not to approach, one night stand etiquette, booty call etiquette, how to tell if they’re mental, when to do nice things for her, honesty, how to avoid answering questions, when to lose an argument, when to edit, how to tell when it’s over, how to get over someone and when to say ‘I love you’.

“Andy Clay’s Book of Love” is all you need to know about love from someone that doesn’t have a clue.

AUCKLAND

Dates:                                   Tues 19 – Sat 23 May, 7pm  (The wnning tickets are for Tuesday the 19th)
Venue:                                  Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE^â, City 
Tickets:                                 Adults $25 / Conc. $20 / Groups 10+ $22.5 
Bookings:                              0800 BUYTICKETS (0800 289 842) www.buytickets.co.nz 
Cast:            Andy Clay, Fleur Saville, Harry McNaughty, Jeremy Elwood (director)