Roger Hall's end of summer time

Auckland Theatre Company

Where

ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey Street, Auckland City Centre

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When

Tuesday 17 June 2025
7pm-8.40pm


Wednesday 18 June 2025
7pm-8.40pm


Thursday 19 June 2025
7pm-8.40pm


Saturday 21 June 2025
2pm-3.40pm

8pm-9.40pm


Sunday 22 June 2025
4pm-5.40pm


Tuesday 24 June 2025
7pm-8.40pm


Wednesday 25 June 2025
11am-12.40pm

7pm-8.40pm


Thursday 26 June 2025
7pm-8.40pm


Friday 27 June 2025
8pm-9.40pm


Saturday 28 June 2025
2pm-3.40pm

8pm-9.40pm


Sunday 29 June 2025
4pm-5.40pm


Tuesday 1 July 2025
7pm-8.40pm


Wednesday 2 July 2025
7pm-8.40pm


Thursday 3 July 2025
7pm-8.40pm


Friday 4 July 2025
8pm-9.40pm


Saturday 5 July 2025
2pm-3.40pm

8pm-9.40pm


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Cost

Paid
  • Concession from $30
  • Under 30 Years $30
  • Accessibility $20
  • Adult from $52

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When retired cow cocky Dickie Hart and his wife Glenda move to Auckland, his life will never be the same.

New Zealand’s most successful playwright, Sir Roger Hall, is back with an affectionate skewering of an old grump who realises he still has a lot to learn about the world. And not all of it’s bad – despite his vegan daughter-in-law and grandchildren who are glued to their screens.

One of Hall’s most iconic characters, Dickie Hart made his first appearance almost 30 years ago in C’mon Black, set in the aftermath of South Africa’s triumph at the Rugby World Cup. Three years later, in You Gotta Be Joking! he and wife Glenda had quit the farm for suburban Wellington.

Now, the couple has moved to Auckland to be closer to the grandkids. For Dickie, who’s now in his 70s, they might as well be living on Mars. Audience favourite Andrew Grainger (Peter Pan, North by Northwest) brings his big-hearted comedic talent to this entertaining solo show that – like all of Hall’s plays – pokes fun at contemporary social manners.

Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes, including interval
Advisory: Includes offensive language.

Parking
Pre-book a space at our theatre car park for only $20 - just a short walk to the theatre.
(Link to our carpark booking page: https://www.atc.co.nz/asb-waterfront-theatre/parking)

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