Mad, risqué and uniquely eccentric – Critically acclaimed and award-winning Gaulier-trained clown Trygve (pronounced ‘trig-vee’) Wakenshaw presents his beautifully strange stream-of-consciousness idiocy in Nautilus.
Trygve’s long-limbed body shape-shifts into a multitude of characters, scenarios and jokes at a finger-snapping pace. This energetic and hilarious show contains scenes with undertones of veganism, comedy, cowboys, and… cats. Exploring the form of mime to its most idiosyncratic peripheries, NAUTILUS is a salute to the human imagination.
Trygve’s hilarious and fun hit physical comedies are consistently a sell-out at festivals around the world.
Wakenshaw’s awards include:
Time Out Best Comedy of 2014;
Edinburgh Underbelly Award 2014;
New Zealand International Comedy Festival – Best Comedy 2014;
Adelaide Fringe – Best Comedy 2015;
Perth Fringe – Best Comedy 2015.
Best International Act, Busan International Comedy Festival 2016
Mad, risqué and uniquely eccentric – Critically acclaimed and award-winning Gaulier-trained clown Trygve (pronounced ‘trig-vee’) Wakenshaw presents his beautifully strange stream-of-consciousness idiocy in Nautilus. Trygve’s long-limbed body shape-shifts into a multitude of characters, scenarios and jokes at a finger-snapping pace. This energetic and hilarious show contains scenes with undertones of veganism, comedy, cowboys, and… cats. … Continued
The Dumb Waiter is a one-act play by British playwright Harold Pinter. A modernist tragicomedy, it tells the story of two assassins while they wait in a basement room for their target to appear. In their apathy, they quarrel about trivial issues and question the hit. Soon their sense of reality begins to falter, and … Continued
Welcome to the Tiny Show. Meet a quiet clown and her troupe of toys as she recounts fables and tales, with morals we should have learnt long ago. Encounter a jealous witch, a lonely wolf and a very sorry piggy. Be dazzled with sassy looks and spine-tingling harmonies. This clown can sing, dance and eat … Continued
Huanui College proudly presents Oliver! The musical. A cast of Year 8 to Year 12 students have created this reworking of Dickens’s classic tale with a 21st century twist.
Prepare yourself for a birthday party you’ll never forget. In the midst of a birthday celebration, Rangi and Hūkerikeri (Keri) are caught off guard when two unexpected guests crash through the door intent on robbing the couple. But things don’t go as planned when the older couple mistake the would-be thieves for their deceased son and … Continued
Come on a journey with your grandparents in the comfort of your jandals! Generous and poignant, this is a communal experience, reminding you to slow down and breathe in the rich idea of family. Expertly shaping his audience’s story using Samoan culture and mischief, Papa takes you by the hand and transports you to a … Continued
DJs // Food // Pop-Up Market // Face Painting We’re back at ONEONESIX with our Christmas edition of Courtyard Sessions; an afternoon filled with great beats, drinks, kai & our ever popular pop-up market. Our market this time will have more of a local artists / creators flavour, lovingly curated for Xmas gifting, supporting local, … Continued
Natalie Briddling is a world-class grump (according to her mum). Wanting to stand out, she’s hōhā with feeling average, ordinary and middling so she sets out on “probably the most amazing adventure ever!” Her magical journey takes her down an awa, up a maunga, meeting strange and wondrous beings along the way. Characters who in … Continued
A career obsessed man-child buys a high-needs rescue dog in a desperate attempt to avoid taking responsibility for his flailing relationship. …a brilliant solo comedy show starring Stephen Papps. From the the creators of “Wheeler’s Luck” and “Blowing It”
“Oh my f*#king God. Grief can make you horny!” SKIN HUNGER, a hilarious new, semi-autobiographical play written by Tatiana Hotere is one woman’s roller-coaster journey through grief, God and ‘gasms. Raw, passionate, sexy, and heartbreakingly funny, this show is for anyone who’s ever lost someone and had to find themselves (and perhaps their clitoris) again. … Continued