Event & Film guide – October 2017

Richard the Stork (G) The Changeover (M) Running Time: 81 minutes Running Time: 93 minutes Orphaned at birth and raised by a stork family, the teenage sparrow Richard believes he is one of them. But when the time comes to reveal In post-earthquake Christchurch, teenager Laura Chant (Erana James) cares for her younger brother Jacko (Benji Purchase) while their mum his true identity and migrate to Africa without him, Richard boldly chases (Melanie Lynskey) is at work. After school one day Laura loses Jacko, after them to prove that he is a stork after all. Together with his newfound only to find him playing in a pop-up shop filled with strange toys. The pals, Olga, an oversized pygmy owl with an imaginary friend, and Kiki, a creepy old shop-owner, Carmody Braque (Timothy Spall) gives Jacko narcissistic, disco-singing parakeet with a fear of heights, the oddball trio a stamp on his hand and sends them on their way.But Jacko suddenly journeys south on planes, trains and automobiles, past vicious bats, online begins to get sick and Laura realises there’s more to Braque, and the pigeons, mafia crows and a deadly honey badger. Before the tiniest stork stamp, than she had first realised. Fearing that something supernatural can reach his goal, however, he must first learn to see himself as a great is at work and desperate to save her little brother, Laura seeks help from sparrow. Sorensen Carlisle (Nicholas Galitzine), a prefect at her school to whom she is mysteriously drawn.Laura discovers that Sorensen is from a family of witches. Sorensen’s mum (Lucy Lawless) reveals the only way Laura can save Jacko is to ‘change over’ to become a witch and defeat the evil ancient spirit Braque.

Tommy’s Honour (M) Running Time: 108 minutes In every generation, a torch passes from father to son. And that timeless dynamic is the beating heart of TOMMY’S HONOUR – an intimate, powerfully moving tale of the real-life founders of the modern game of golf. Set in St. Andrews, Scotland during the hidebound Victorian era, The Lego Ninjago Movie (PG) the story opens in 1866 as 15-year-old Tommy Morris (Jack Lowden, Running Time: 101 minutes Dunkirk) heads to the links with his father, Tom Morris (Peter Mullan). In this big-screen adventure, the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action Already a legend, “Old Tom” is the thrice winner of the first major golf young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, tournament, the Open Championship – which he founded in 1860. Tom who are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu, as wise-cracking Morris has secured his place in the history of the ancient game. But Tommy will soon outshine him, retiring the Open’s prize Championship as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, The Worst Guy Belt while still in his teens, and, as the “dashing young man of golf,” Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting mech against mech drawing flocks of spectators to the sport. and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but Despite their shared passion, father and son repeatedly clash over the undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their unwritten rules of social class. In the final decades of his life, Old Tom egos and pull together to unleash their inner power of Spinjitzu. rises to a mission that carries him through: Honouring Tommy. tickets In advance: Adult $10, Senior $8, Student/Child $8 From www.eventfinda.co.nz On the door: Adult $13, Senior $11, Student/Child $11 Please see the back page for event dates and times

13 Ray Small Drive, Papakura 2110 Tel: (09) 297 7712 [email protected] www.hawkinstheatre.co.nz Another Mother’s Son (M) Running Time: 103 minutes

Based on the true story of Luisa Gould, the drama is set during World War II on the Nazi-occupied island of Jersey. Lou (Jenny Seagrove) took in an escaped Russian POW (Julian Kostov) and Lady MacBeth (R16) hid him over the war’s course. Running Time: 89 minutes The tension mounts as it becomes clear that Churchill will not risk an assault to recapture the British soil, and the island- Trapped in a loveless marriage of convenience, a headstrong community spirit begins to fray under pressures of hunger, woman fights for her life. occupation and divided loyalty. Against this backdrop, Lou fights to preserve her family’s sense of Rural England, 1865. Katherine (Florence Pugh) is stifled by her humanity and to protect the Russian boy as he was her own. loveless marriage to a bitter man twice her age, and his cold, unforgiving family. When she embarks on a passionate affair with a young worker on her husband’s estate, a force is unleashed inside her so powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

Waru (M) Running Time: 86 minutes A sisterhood of 8 Maori female directors bravely share their insights into the complexity of child abuse, in a sequence of eight short films that seamlessly become one.

At the centre of their stories is Waru, a boy killed at the hands of a caregiver. His tangi, set on a small rural marae, is the centrepiece of the film, but there is an underlying disturbance of heavy themes touching on culture, custom and shame. Final Portrait (M) Running Time: 90 minutes

In 1964, while on a short trip to Paris, the American writer and art- lover James Lord is asked by his friend, the world-renowned artist Alberto Giacometti, to sit for a portrait. The process, Giacometti assures Lord, will take only a few days. Flattered and intrigued, Lord agrees.

So begins not only the story of a touching and offbeat friendship, but, seen through the eyes of Lord, a uniquely revealing insight into the beauty, frustration, profundity and, at times, downright Frantz (PG) chaos of the artistic process. FINAL PORTRAIT is a bewitching Running Time: 114 minutes portrait of a genius, and of a friendship between two men who In a small German town after World War I, Anna mourns daily are utterly different, yet increasingly bonded through a single, at the grave of her fiancé Frantz, killed in battle in France. One ever-evolving act of creativity. It is a film which shines a light on day a young Frenchman, Adrien, also lays flowers at the grave. the artistic process itself, by turns exhilarating, exasperating and His presence so soon after the German defeat ignites passions. bewildering, questioning whether the gift of a great artist is a blessing or a curse. French and German with English subtitles LIVE events

Kelvin Cruickshank - Live Show Saturday 13 October - 7.00pm (SOLD OUT) Sunday 14 October - 2.00pm (limited tickets remaining) Tickets: $65.00 - R18

By popular demand, NZ Medium Kelvin Cruickshank returns to Hawkins Theatre. Passing on messages from people who have died and are in spirit is what Kelvin was put on earth to do. However, since the incredible success of Sensing Murder, there’s been such a great demand from people on this side wanting private readings that it is just not physically possible for him to do them anymore. The best way for Kelvin to be able to put people in touch with the loved ones they’ve lost - and also help them to understand how the afterlife works - is through his live shows. Hawkins Youth Theatre Company present When you come to his shows, please come with an open heart and an Wide Awake open mind. Kelvin tries to read for as many people as possible but what happens on the night is up to spirit, not Kelvin. If there is a lot of expec- Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 October - 11.00am tation from the audience it can create a barrier. So relax, chill out and Friday 6 October - 11.00am & 7.30pm enjoy the show, and you never know - it could be your loved ones who Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 October - 2.00pm show up. And even if they don’t, hopefully, the evening will open your eyes to the fact those we’ve lost are now in the white light, and their Tickets: Adults $15, Students/Children $10, Seniors $10 spirit lives on. Group 10+ $10 per person

Lenny can’t get to sleep at night. She begs her mother and father to tell her a story, which takes her imagination on a night journey to a land where a Queen can’t find true happiness, a dragon who can’t find his fire and a giant and an old man who are keeping him awake. Along the way she discovers the real reason why she can’t go to sleep and what really goes bump in the night. A story of waking up to what really matters. Wide Awake explores friendship, bullying, dreams and reality from a fresh perspective. Featuring a cast of over 30 talented young people from South Auckland, this is a show not to be missed! Floyd Live - A Celebration and Salute to Pink Floyd Sunday 29 October - 7.30pm Tickets: From $30.00

Pink Floyd are easily one of the most recognisable and enduring bands of all time. While no longer a touring entity, the timeless music of Pink Floyd continues to be passed down from one generation to another. Floyd Live does what the name says, it represents the greatest of what Pink Floyd represented. The Spotlight On... MUSIC distinctive “Floyd” sound has been captured with the emotive and Friday 27 October - 7.00pm soulful musicianship of the experienced and seasoned musicians that comprise the 8 piece band on stage, the soaring guitar licks This month’s Spotlight On... is dedicated to MUSIC and is a chance of Dave Gilmour have been studied and perfected by the guitar for you to showcase your talent! So if you’re a singer, songwriter players who are not only note perfect but have worked to achieve or play an instrument come on down and show us what you’ve the tones for each signature lick. The symbolic lyrics in each song got. have been fleshed out so that they are delivered vocally with the Come to listen and support OR register your interest in joining in same authenticity and integrity from which they were written, as one of the performers by emailing [email protected] and together with a first class sound and lighting show, the 2 hour OR register via our Facebook event. show has been produced to take the audiences on career spanning journey of one of their favourite groups. Floyd Live are touring Doors open from 7.00pm with the event starting at 7.30pm sharp. provincial centres throughout New Zealand to take the music to This is a FREE event where everybody is welcome!! the fans for a reasonable ticket price. October Event & film timetable Wednesday 4 October 11.00am Hawkins Youth Theatre production Wide Awake Thursday 5 October 11.00am Hawkins Youth Theatre production Wide Awake 11.00am Hawkins Youth Theatre production Wide Awake Friday 6 October 7.30pm Hawkins Youth Theatre production Wide Awake Saturday 7 October 2.00pm Hawkins Youth Theatre production Wide Awake Sunday 8 October 2.00pm Hawkins Youth Theatre production Wide Awake 10.00am Richard The Stork 12.30pm The Lego Ninjago Movie Monday 9 October 3.00pm The Changeover 7.30pm Frantz 10.00am The Changeover 12.30pm Richard the Stork Tuesday 10 October 3.00pm The Lego Ninjago Movie 7.30pm Tommy’s Honour 10.00am The Lego Ninjago Movie 12.30pm The Changeover Wednesday 11 October 3.00pm Richard the Stork 7.30pm Lady MacBeth Thursday 12 October 11.00am Operatunity presents Fabulous 50’s 10.00am Richard the Stork 12.30pm The Lego Ninjago Movie Friday 13 October 3.00pm The Changeover 7.30pm Another Mother’s Son Saturday 14 October 7.00pm Kelvin Cruickshank Live Show Sunday 15 October 2.00pm Kelvin Cruickshank Live Show 10.00am Tommy’s Honour Monday 16 October 12.30pm Frantz 7.30pm The Changeover 10.00am Another Mother’s Son Tuesday 17 October 12.30pm Tommy’s Honour 7.30pm Final Portrait 10.00am Lady MacBeth Thursday 19 October 12.30pm Another Mother’s Son 7.30pm Waru 10.00am Frantz Tuesday 24 October 12.30pm Waru 7.30pm Another Mother’s Son 10.00am Tommy’s Honour Thursday 26 October 12.30pm Final Portrait 7.30pm Lady MacBeth Friday 27 October 7.00pm Spotlight On... Music Sunday 29 October 7.30pm Showcase Entertainment presents Pink Floyd Tribute Show 10.00am Another Mother’s Son Monday 30 October 12.30pm Frantz 7.30pm Tommy’s Honour 10.00am Final Portrait Tuesday 31 October 12.30pm Lady MacBeth 7.30pm Waru