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Pleasuredome

Patiki Road, Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand
23 September-23 December 2017

Presented by Rob Tapert
Written by Mark Beesley & Rob Tapert; adapted by Michael Hurst & Charlie McDermott
Directed by Michael Hurst

REVIEWS


 
 

                      
 CAST  
     CREATIVE
Sappho
   Lucy Lawless  
Original Book
   Mark Beesley & Rob Tapert
Lillith (23 Sept-2 Dec)
   Ashleigh Taylor  
Stage Adaptation
   Michael Hurst & Charlie McDermott
Lillith (6 Dec-23 Dec)
   Olivia Tennet  
Director
   Michael Hurst
JR
   Vince Harder  
Choreography
   Kayla Paige & Andrew Cesan

Otis (23 Sept-25 Nov)

   Moses Mackay  
Musical Director/Arrangements
   Jo Loduca
Otis (29 Nov-23 Dec)
   Questin Warren  
Assistant Musical Director
   Jason Smith
Victor
   Stephen Lovatt  
Additional Arrangements
   Sean Donnely
Seth
   Byron Coll  
Production & Set Design
   Nick Bassett
Remy
   James Gordon  
Art Director
   Nick Connor
Dom
   James Luck  
Costume Design
   Barbara Darragh
Mona
   Hannah Tasker-Poland  
AV Design
   Jon Baxter
Lisa
   Jaydn Burt  
Lighting Design
   David Eversfield
Mink + ensemble
   Blaise Clotworthy  
Sound Design
   Mike Cole
Shantoya + ensemble
   Aeyla Duncan  
Bass
   Cameron McArthur
ensemble + rehearsal director
   Shanelle Lenahan  
Producer
   Charlie McDermott
ensemble
   Rebekkah Schoonbeek-Berridge  
Producer
   Rob Tapert
ensemble
   Heidi Chen        
ensemble
   Jane Strickland        
ensemble
   Kurt Stowers        
ensemble
   Leighton Rangi        
ensemble
   Todd Williamson        
house entertainment
   Byrony Skillington        

THE HOTTEST NIGHT OUT SINCE 1984

THIS LEGENDARY UNDERGROUND NIGHTCLUB IS FACING DEMOLITION, AS A BUSINESS TYCOON 
PLOTS TO BUILD THE NEXT HIGH-RISE, 'VICTORY TOWERS', DIRECTLY ON PLEASUREDOME'S TURF.

SAPPHO, THE SHOW'S SEXY, HEDONISTIC DIVA, IS FIGHTING TO KEEP PLEASUREDOME ALIVE, AND HER
LAVISH PERFORMANCES HAVE MADE PLEASUREDOME SYNONYMOUS WITH GLAMOUR AND EXCESS.

AGAINST A NEW YORK CITY BACKDROP, THE 'PLEASUREDOME' MUSICAL IS A STORY OF DESIRE,
ADDICTION, GREED AND THE POWER OF LOVE SET IN AN UNDERGROUND CLUB THAT GRINDS
TO THE RHYTHM OF THE BIGGEST HITS OF THE 80'S.

THE MUSIC WILL TAKE YOU BACK TO A DIFFERENT ERA, AND INCLUDES HITS FROM FRANKIE GOES TO
HOLLYWOOD, THE EURYTHMICS, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND MORE, ALL REPURPOSED TO WEAVE WITHIN THE STORY.

 

































Pleasuredome Reviews

TheatreScenes:  "The choreography and costumes are captivating.  Michael Hurst's trademark ability to build a spectacular number, which he displayed ... in his productions of Cabaret and Chicago, is in full force".

Newshub:  "Pleasuredome is the best show of 2017 ... it's everything you hoped it would be ... director Michael Hurst and producer Rob Tapert should hold their heads high, because they're delivered something I don't think we've ever experienced in New Zealand".

NZ Herald:  "It's fun, entertaining ... Pleasuredome delivers ... The dancers are engaging and superb ... Go early, dress 80s and party on".

Theatreview:  "Pleasuredome is a courageous extravaganza of a show that is hugely enjoyable.  It's a treat to see such risk taking putting on a show of this scale.  So, dig out your leg warmers and arrive early for some trashy NYC 80s street life.  You'll have a ball".

Craccum: "The musical acts are delightfully daring and entertaining ... The cast of Pleasuredome are without a doubt talented ... Think dramatic, sexy and sassy performances with all the glitter, gold and confetti to match".

NZ Entertainment Podcast:  "Go and see this show, you won't regret it ... It is simply great to see such talent coming out of Aotearoa, and its simply great to see Kiwis having such a great time ... A one of a kind show better in many respects than any other in the world is somehow hidden away in a West Auckland warehouse".

Keeping Up with New Zealand:  "Every corner of the stage, and parts of the audience area are infected with the cheeky and sexy choreography. The energetic and bendy cast strut around the catwalk ... There's a lot to love here, and the energy is fantastic ... Pleasuredome, The Musical is a unique nostalgic experience that has big budget, big numbers and is a delicious slice of the big apple".

GayExpress:  "100% energy, great music and surprisingly good singing gives it a real foot tapping, fun quotient that the risque performanes and outfits only enhance".

Radio NZ:  "it's a very immersive production ... there's some great performers ... the story is a classic musical story ... that whatever happens ... love and music will conquer all ... it's a really, really fun night and it's exciting to see New Zealand theatre move into this stage."