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24 May – 7 June, 2026
Wellington – Lower Hutt – Greytown – Wellington – Paekākāriki
Distinguished guests: take your seats at our table—with refreshments, if you wish—and enjoy a delightful afternoon of scintillating entertainment!
Cabaret-inspired songs, operatic gems and musical classics playfully debate perspectives about love—brought to life by some of Wellington’s finest singers.
Five Afternoon Shows
Wellington | Khandallah Town Hall | Sunday 24 May, 4pm
Lower Hutt | Hutt Bowling Club | Saturday 30 May, 3pm
Greytown | Studio 73 | Sunday 31 May, 3pm
Wellington | Newtown Community Centre | Saturday 6 June, 3pm
Paekākāriki | St Peter's Village Hall | Sunday 7 June, 3pm
Cast & Crew
Musical Director: William McElwee | Stage Director: Malinda Groves | Piano: Heather Easting
Cast: Alex Buchanan, Patrick Coelho, David Cox, Lou Dawson, Gisela de la Villa, Isabella Falconer, Lindsay Groves, Malinda Groves, Kwok Yi Lee, Yang Liu, William McElwee, Rebecca Murphy-Woodmore, Teresa Sullivan, Lizzie Summers, Amelie Tobin, Hannah Wright-McCarthy.
Production Team: Ian Graham, Wayne Wedderspoon, Margaret Mabbett, Melody Holmes, Lindsay Groves, Steve Hendry, Malinda Groves, William McElwee, Gemma Conn. Special thanks to Lesley Graham and Chris Whelan.
Tickets
Adult: $35
Student & 65+: $25
Under 16: FREE (age recommendation under Show Info below)
Order 10 Adult or Concession tickets and the tenth will be FREE
Door Sales – Cash & EFTPOS from 30 minutes before (IF AVAILABLE)
Refreshments
Pre-ordered Afternoon Tea
$15 – Order by END OF THURSDAY before the show
Afternoon Tea Box: sandwich, savory bake, sweet slice, biscuit and fruit.
Vegetarian Option: available on request.
Supplied by Station Kitchen, Khandallah
Snacks & Drinks
A modest selection available at the venue with ALCOHOL-FREE beverages only (due to licensing restrictions).
Cash & EFTPOS
Other Show Info
Duration: Approximately 120 minutes including a short interval.
Seating: Not allocated, cabaret style (around tables).
Rating / Viewing Classification: There is a very small amount of mature content therefore we recommend ages 12+ with parental guidance for minors. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about this.
About Us
Wellington Comic Opera has delighted and amused audiences across New Zealand since 1957. Our productions are to a professional standard drawing on the region's best singers and actors. We are run by volunteers and are a registered charity.
We are an incorporated society. Our legal (and original) name is the Wellington Gilbert & Sullivan Society. We changed to Wellington Comic Opera in 2021. Apply for Membership.
The McCardo 2025
A lightly updated version of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado
Below are a few photos of what was a hugely successful and popular season – visiting Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington, Raumati, and Palmerston North.
Director: David Cox
Musical Director: William McElwee
Repetiteurs: Robyn Jaquiery and Dayle Anderson
Cast
The McCardo – Lindsay Groves
Nanki-Poo (Wandering minstrel) – Teresa Sullivan
Ko-Ko (Lord High Executioner) – Vincent Wong
Pooh-Bah (Lord High Everything Else) – Yang Liu
Pish-Tush (Noble) – Braden Lister
Yum Yum (Ward of Ko-Ko) – Lizzie Summers
Pitti-Sing (Ward of Ko-Ko) – Gemma Conn
Peep-Bo (Ward of Ko-Ko) – Zoe Stocks
Katisha (Elderly lady) – Rebecca Murphy Woodmore
Ensemble: Antonia Selby, Demelza Gallen, Hannah Collier, Margaret Mabbett, Marion Wilson, Melody Holmes, Alice Graham, Nicola Marshall, Rod Lawson, Sam Holmes, Frank Milne, Ian Graham.
It's a Grand Night for Singing 2024
The team at Khandallah Town Hall
Classic Musical Theatre in Concert
Enchanting selections from My Fair Lady, Hello Dolly, The Music Man, Calamity Jane, Call Me Madam, and State Fair.
Music director: Lesley Graham
Accompanist: Dayle Anderson
Movement Director: Shirley Kauter
Performers: Kassandra Wang, Gisela de la Villa, Melody Holmes, Rosie Knight, Margaret Mabbett, Antonia Selby, Matilda Wickbom, Kevin O'Kane, David Cox, Ian Graham, Lindsay Groves, Steve Hendry, Yang Liu, Josh Long, and Vincent Wong.
Pirates! 2023
Our 2023 season of PIRATES! toured Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Raumati, and Palmerston North in May 2023. Directed by the talented Alison Hodge with Music Direction by Michael Vinten, Theatreview described it as:
"Spiffingly good fun, genuinely rollicking, tuneful, and a super-intelligent update"
Snapshots from Before 2020
Email us: wco@wellingtoncomicopera.nz
Terms and Conditions:
Facebook April 2026 Ticket Draw
Eligibility: Open to NZ residents aged 16+ who follow us on Facebook. Dates: Ticket draw entries open Wednesday 1 April, 2026 and close on Monday 6 April, 2026 at 11:59pm NZST. How to enter: Through our Facebook page only, via a post that facilitates the ticket draw. Limitations: Only one entry per person is permitted. Multiple accounts from the same person will be disqualified. Prize details: One prize of two tickets to one show to be won (not including refreshments). Tickets are worth $35 each, which are non-transferable and are not redeemable for cash. Winner Selection & Notification: The winner will be chosen by random draw from all valid entries on Tuesday 7 April, 2026. The winner will be notified privately via Messenger. If we don't hear back from the winner after 7 days we reserve the right to draw a new winner. Privacy Act Compliance: We will only collect reasonable essential information from the winner to administer their tickets, and any information collected will be in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. Liability Release: This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Entrants release Facebook from any liability. Entrants release Wellington Comic Opera from any liability. Right to Modify: Wellington Comic Opera reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of extreme circumstances, or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation.
Instagram April 2026 Ticket Draw
Eligibility: Open to NZ residents aged 16+ who follow us on Instagram. Dates: Ticket draw entries open Saturday 4 April, 2026 and close on Tuesday 7 April, 2026 at 11:59pm NZST. How to enter: Through our Instagram page only, via a post that facilitates the ticket draw. Limitations: Only one entry per person is permitted. Multiple accounts from the same person will be disqualified. Prize details: One prize of two tickets to one show to be won (not including refreshments). Tickets are worth $35 each, which are non-transferable and are not redeemable for cash. Winner Selection & Notification: The winner will be chosen by random draw from all valid entries on Wednesday 8 April, 2026. The winner will be notified privately via direct message. If we don't hear back from the winner after 7 days we reserve the right to draw a new winner. Privacy Act Compliance: We will only collect reasonable essential information from the winner to administer their tickets, and any information collected will be in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. Liability Release: This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. Entrants release Instagram from any liability. Entrants release Wellington Comic Opera from any liability. Right to Modify: Wellington Comic Opera reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of extreme circumstances, or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation.
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