Local Library
by Dave Armstrong
An overdue comedy from Dave Armstrong.
After a sell-out season at Circa Theatre, and a return season, Local Library comes to Centrepoint Theatre.
Dave Armstrong’s affectionate comedy is about libraries, loneliness, local bodies, busy-bodies and the bloody city council.
Paul Homewood (Peter Hambleton) is a grumpy, dog-loving, retired widower who enjoys reading the speeches of Winston Churchill. Uptight and separated librarian Helen Nielsen (Jude Gibson) prefers Keri Hulme. When Helen catches Paul ripping off the system at her suburban library, she bans him from the library. Paul can only return if he reads a book that Helen recommends. But could an unlikely friendship develop from this book war? And who are the shady figures trying to disrupt Helen’s Drag Storytime?
VENUE
Centrepoint Theatre
280 Church Street, Palmerston North
PERFORMANCES
Wednesday • 6.30PM
Thursday • 7.30PM
Friday • 7.30PM
Saturday • 7.30PM
Sunday • 4PM
Opening Night • Saturday 26 June
Closing Night • Sunday 18 July
Approx. run time: 90 minutes, no interval.
Audience care: Contains some swearing and serious discussion of literature.
Photo credit: Hayley Paul.
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Adult • $54 Early Bird $49
Senior* • $46 Early Bird $44
Community Services Card* • $42
Tertiary Student • $33
Secondary Student • $30
Dinner + Show • $95-105
*Seniors and Community Services Cardholders. Valid I.D. is required.
Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable. Any tickets for exchange must be returned to Centrepoint Theatre at least two days prior to the performance date. Under no circumstances will tickets be exchanged after the performance date.
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Opening Night: Saturday 26 June
Closing Night: Sunday 18 July
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Written by Dave Armstrong.
Directed by Conrad Newport.
Starring Peter Hambleton and Jude Gibson.
Design by William Smith – Tungsten Projects.
Produced by Armstrong Creative.
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“I absolutely adored this play. It is beautifully written, superbly acted and highly relevant.” – Broadway World