Proudly presented by
THE TOURING COMPANY
NZ TOUR 2020
NORTH SHORE
A message from the producers
The Shows Must Go On was born out of the Covid-19 lockdown. The arts industry as a whole saw our livelihoods crumble away over a matter of days. Not just for the lockdown period but cancellations into next year. After several weeks of not seeing an end in sight we decided to take matters into our own hands, and put together a show that would bring some entertainment and enjoyment back into lives around the country.
Not only that, it gave us a sense of importance and a focus, in a time that was so easy to lose sight of both.
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We (Pixel & Bounce NZ) joined forces with Electro-Tech Services (ETS) & Hang-Up Entertainment in the planning and producing of this fabulous show. We managed to get on board some unbelievably exciting performers, a number of whom had recently returned from overseas due to the situation. We are so very pleased to be able to present their incredible talents to you tonight.
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We would not be here were it not for the support of all our local musical theatre societies over this difficult time for us all. We have received both marketing and technical volunteer assistance as well as rehearsal space and general advice. To that we are extremely grateful.
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We are proud to give you a special night to remember, a night to celebrate that we are able to return to the stage. A night of enjoyment, and a reminder that no matter what happens we need entertainment. We need an escape from the chaos of the world around us.
That only the theatre can provide.
THE SHOWS MUST GO ON!
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Dave Spark & Glen Ruske
We are extremely grateful for the help and support of North Shore Music Theatre, Auckland Musical Theatre & G&T Productions to get us here today. We are massive supporters of musical theatre so click the link below to see what is in store for next year
Act One
OPENING MEDLEY
IT'S TODAY
Mame
SOMETHING'S COMING
West Side Story
ALL THAT JAZZ
Chicago
WILLKOMMEN
Cabaret
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Title Song
BIG SPENDER
Sweet Charity
INTO THE WOODS
Title Song
COMPANY
Title Song
Full Company​
BROADWAY BABY
Follies
Verity Burgess
LOVE IS AN OPEN DOOR
Frozen
Hayden Tee & Akina Edmonds
DISNEY MEDLEY
CIRCLE OF LIFE
The Lion King
WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
High School Musical
STEP IN TIME
Mary Poppins
BE OUR GUEST
Beauty and the Beast
Full Company
PROUD OF YOUR BOY
Aladdin
Hayden Tee
ANYTHING GOES
Title Song
Akina Edmonds & Paul Ross
I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT
My Fair Lady
Emily Burns
LUCK BE A LADY
Guys & Dolls
Paul Ross
CAN'T HELP LOVING THAT MAN
SHOWBOAT
Verity Burgess
ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE
My Fair Lady
Jack Fraser
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Dreamgirls
Akina, Emily & Verity
A MILLION DREAMS
The Greatest Showman
Hayden, Jack & Paul
I HONESTLY LOVE YOU
Boy From Oz
Paul Ross
TAKE IT ALL OFF
Jerry's Girls
Verity, Emily & Hayden
'TIL I HEAR YOU SING
Love Never Dies
Jack Fraser
LILY'S EYES
The Secret Garden
Paul Ross & Hayden Tee
S.O.S.
Mamma Mia!
Akina Edmonds & Paul Ross
THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL
Mamma Mia!
Emily Burns
I KNOW WHERE I'VE BEEN
Hairspray
Akina Edmonds & Company
INTERMISSION
20 minutes
Act Two
PRISCILLA MEDLEY
Priscilla Queen of The Desert
IT'S RAINING MEN
SAY A LITTLE PRAYER
I WILL SURVIVE
Emily, Akina & Verity
THE SMELL OF REBELLION
Matilda
Hayden Tee
EVITA MEDLEY
EVITA
OH WHAT A CIRCUS
BUENOS AIRES
YOU MUST LOVE ME
Jack, Emily, Verity & Company
MEMORY
Cats
Emily Burns
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Title Song
Verity, Jack, Hayden & Paul
LEADING LADIES MEDLEY
LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING
Aspects Of Love
UNEXPECTED SONG
Song and Dance
I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM
Jesus Christ Superstar
Emily, Verity & Akina
BRING HIM HOME
Les Misérables
Paul, Jack & Hayden
I DREAMED A DREAM
Les Misérables
Emily Burns
STARS
Les Misérables
Hayden Tee
ALEXANDER HAMILTON / BURN
Hamilton
Full Company / Akina Edmonds
FOR GOOD
Wicked
Emily Burns & Verity Burgess
NO-ONE BUT YOU
(ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG)
We Will Rock You
Akina & Company
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
We Will Rock You
Jack Fraser
YOU WILL BE FOUND / THIS IS ME
Dear Evan Hansen / The Greatest Showman
Jack Fraser / Akina & All
WHAT I DID FOR LOVE
A Chorus Line
Full Company
CAST
Click to link to Bios
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CREATIVES
Click to link to Bios
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TOURING CREW
Adam Eastmond - Technical Manager
Dave Spark - Lighting/Video
​Arran Eley - Sound Operator
​ Glen Ruske - Sound Systems Tech
Blake Alps - Lighting Systems Tech
Chad Vedder - Truck Driver/Tech
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Pre Production Team
Tina Hutchison Thomas
Wardrobe Technician
Louise Galloway
Wardrobe Technician
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David Oakley
Photography/Videography
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We would like to take the time to thank all those that helped to bring this beautiful project to life. To our family, friends & colleagues for their support, generosity and goodwill.
We wouldn't be here without you.
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No matter what...
THE SHOWS MUST GO ON!
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