Wānaka’s new theatre group, Onstage Wānaka, will officially launch next Wednesday (March 12) and its first show will be revealed.

Members of the public can attend the launch - which is taking place at the Lake Wānaka Centre - to learn more about Onstage Wānaka and the upcoming show.

Creatives of Wānaka (CoW) director and Onstage Wānaka committee member Andrea Beryl told the Wānaka App the group was born from a series of Creatives of Wānaka meetings.

“It quickly became clear that there was a strong need for a dedicated theatre society,” she said.

“From there, a passionate group of individuals came together to form what is now Onstage Wānaka.”

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The committee has seven members, each bringing “a diverse range of skills and experience, including performance, music, finance, marketing, stage management, and production”, Andrea said.

She said members are open to staging “all types of performances, from theatre to musicals”. 

“We know that putting on a show requires an enormous commitment. Each of us has dedicated countless hours to establishing the society and preparing for our first production, set to debut in August. The details will be revealed at our official launch.”

Andrea said it will take community involvement for the group to thrive - from organisers and performers to audiences.

“Wānaka is brimming with talent, and we are committed to bringing it to the stage for all to enjoy,” she said.

Onstage Wānaka will be launched at the Lake Wānaka Centre, from 7.30-8.30pm next Wednesday (March 12). People interested in attending should RSVP to: [email protected]

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