Michele A’Court –‘Stuff I Forgot To Tell My Daughter’

Michele A’Court –‘Stuff I Forgot To Tell My Daughter’ – AOTNZ tour March - April 2016

Winner of numerous awards, including ‘Comedian of the Decade (Female)’ in 2010, Michele A’Court - actor, comedian, MC, journalist, social commentator and, most importantly, a ‘Mama’ - tours again with AOTNZ.

Michele’s daughter Holly is 23 – and ‘Stuff I Forgot To Tell My Daughter’ deals with all the big and small issues Michele forgot to tell Holly when she left home – from the right way to store ginger, to an explanation of feminism.

It’s a show for people who have had children, those who might have children and those who have been children – it’s a must see.

“Michele’s comedy comes from both the head and the heart…We get to laugh, and think, and laugh some more…She is one of the best.” -Theatreview

“A’Court brings her A-game…She delivers with energy, insight and great timing. Funny and smart.” – The Press

Michele A’Court – Bio

Originally trained as a journalist and with a degree from Victoria University in English Literature & Drama, Michele has been involved with New Zealand’s entertainment industry since she first appeared on TV in 1987 as a children’s TV presenter. In the years since she has worked in radio, theatre and television, and performs live in pubs and clubs everywhere from the Laugh Factory in Las Vegas to the Mangawhai Tavern in Northland.

Her first book - also titled, ‘Stuff I Forgot To Tell My Daughter’ – was published by Harper Collins in 2015 and was an instant bestseller. It will be released in the UK in June 2016. She is now working on her second book for Harper Collins, set for publication in 2017.

Michele writes a weekly column for The Press newspaper and stuff.co.nz and is a freelance writer – her work has appeared in Metro, Next, the Listener, Your Weekend, the Sunday Star Times, In Business, Good, Bride & Groom and Pet Magazine. Sought after as an after dinner speaker, event host, and conference MC, Michele is also Patron of the Moving & Handling Association of NZ (MHANZ) which cares for carers in the health sector.

In October 2015 Michele was presented with the Reilly Comedy Award by the Variety Artists Club of NZ for achieving excellence in the field of comedy.

Itinerary

Monday 14 March 7.30pm Tauranga
X Space
Adult $25, Student $22
Book: www.ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK, Baycourt Box Office

Tuesday 15 March 7.30pm Paeroa
Little Theatre
$25 Book: Positive Paeroa, Arkwrights Antiques

Thursday 17 March 7.30pm Otamatea
Repertory Theatre
Adult $20, Gold Card $20 Book: www.ort.org.nz and door sales

Friday 18 March 7.30pm Whangarei
The Riverbank Centre
Reyburn House Lane
$25 Book: www.whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz and Whangarei Suit Hire, Rust Avenue

Saturday 19 March 7.30pm Kaitaia
Te Ahu Little Theatre
$20 Book: Kaitaia i-Site
www.kaitaia.visitnorthland.co.nz

Monday 21 March 7.30pm Putaruru
The Plaza Theatre
$20 Book: Plaza Theatre, Putaruru & Tokoroa i-Sites,
The Storyteller Matamata

Tuesday 22 March 8pm Hamilton
The Meteor Theatre
$25 General admission, Concessions $20
Book: www.iticket.co.nz

Wednesday 23 March 8pm New Plymouth
TSB Theatre Royal
Theatre seat $25, Table seat $30,
Table of 8 $200 (service fees apply) Book: TSB Showplace 0800 111 999, www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Thursday 24 March 8pm Hawera
Repertory $25 Book: South Taranaki i-Site
Friday 25 March Doors open 7pm Carterton
Carterton Events Centre
$25 plus booking fee
Book: www.eventfinda.co.nz

Thursday 31 March 8pm Upper Hutt
Expressions Whirinaki Arts Centre
$20 Book: www.expressions.org.nz

Friday 1 April 7.30pm Picton
Little Theatre
$25 Book: Take Note High St

Sunday 3 April 7.30pm Akaroa
The Gaiety Theatre
Akaroa
$20 Book: 03 304 8900 or Akaroa Museum

Monday 4 April 7pm Lincoln
The Laboratory
$15 Book: www.eventfinda.co.nz or at the Laboratory

Tuesday 5 April 7pm drinks 7.30pm show Hanmer Springs
The Five Stags
$39 includes drinks and nibbles
Book: Hanmer i-Site, Five Stags and door sales

Wednesday 6 April 8pm start Barrytown
Barrytown Hall
$20 Door sales

Thursday 7 April 7.30pm Hokitika
Old Lodge Theatre
$20 Book: Hokitika Regent Theatre

Saturday 9 April 7.30pm Wanaka
Albert Town Tavern
Members $30 non-members $35
Book: Gifted Helwick St Wanaka

Sunday 10 April 7.30pm Tarras
Tarras Hall
Adults $25, SuperGold $20, Student $5
Book: Cromwell i-Site

Monday 11 April 7pm Roxburgh
Town Hall
$20 Door sales

Tuesday 12 April 7.30pm Alexandra
The Stadium
$20 Adult, $15 Seniors Book: Alexandra i-Site or cash door sales

Wednesday 13 April 7.30pm Ranfurly
Town Hall
$25 Book: Ranfurly i-Site or ‘The Practice’
Thursday 14 April 7.30pm Timaru
The Playhouse Church St
$25+$2 booking fee
Book: Newmans Music Works www.nmw.co.nz

Friday 15 April 7.30pm Fairlie
Mackenzie Rugby Football Club
$20 Book: Heartlands and Mackenzie Community Library

Saturday 16 April 8pm Geraldine
The Lodge Theatre
Talbot St
$25 Book: LOUK Clothing, the old Post Office

Friday 22 April 8pm Balcairn
Mike Greer Concert Series
Balcairn Hall
$25 Book: Sally Mac’s Amberley, Sefton Garage,
Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy Rangiora

Saturday 23 April 8pm Christchurch
Gloucester Room
Isaac Theatre Royal
Adult $40, Student/senior $35 (service fees apply)
Book: www.ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

Sunday 24 April 7.30pm Oamaru
Opera House
$25 (plus booking fee)
Book: www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Tuesday 26 April 7.30pm Stewart Island
In association with Southland Festival of the Arts
Events Centre
$25 Toi Rakiura members $20
Door sales from 7pm

Thursday 28 April 7.30pm Te Anau
In association with Southland Festival of the Arts
Te Anau Club
$25 Book: www.eventfinda.co.nz
Door sales from 7pm

Friday 29 April 7.30pm Invercargill
In association with Southland Festival of the Arts
Repertory House
$25 Book: www.eventfinda.co.nz

Saturday 30 April – Queenstown
Venue to be confirmed

Arts On Tour New Zealand (AOTNZ) organises tours of outstanding New Zealand performers to rural and smaller centres in New Zealand. The trust receives funding from Creative New Zealand, support from Interislander, and liaises with local arts councils, repertory theatres and community groups to bring the best of musical and other talent to country districts. The AOTNZ programme is environmentally sustainable – artists travel to their audiences rather than the other way around.

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