One iconic playwright.
Two plays.
One unmissable event.
Bruce Mason is perhaps the most significant playwright in New Zealand’s theatrical history. Writing with courage and insight, he was a lover of language and a champion of the underdog.
To celebrate his extraordinary legacy, award-winning actor Stephen Lovatt and renowned director Shane Bosher are making two of his greatest plays resound for a new age.
Timeless. Universal. Distinct. Performed in repertory, this double shot of Bruce Mason is a not-to-be-missed theatrical encounter with a master craftsman.
The End of the Golden Weather
The much-loved classic by Bruce Mason is New Zealand storytelling at its finest. The wonder of life on a perfect beach during a perfect summer. That first lick of ice cream on a hot summer’s day. The thrill of wrapping paper coming off a Christmas present. That moment when you open your eyes and discover you’re not a kid anymore.
Not Christmas, but Guy Fawkes
Comic disasters, bruised egos and a richly autobiographic search for self-expression: Bruce Mason takes aim at our national poppy syndrome. This unearthed gem, not seen onstage in Auckland for 50 years, is a funny, searching portrait of overreaching and ambition, asking what it means to strive and fail, but refuse to stay small.
See one play. See both. Be swept away by stories written by us, for us, about us.
Season passes:
You can see both plays for just $100 with a season pass. You can also see both productions as a double bill on Saturdays or Sundays. For the best experience, we suggest seeing The End of the Golden Weather first.