Playing at Theatre Takapuna
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“This is a powerhouse cast. As a trio they will be incandescent.”
Sir Roger Hall CNZM, QSO
Sir Roger Hall CNZM, QSO
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An all-women powerhouse cast and crew come together from across Aotearoa for the NZ premiere of a West End smash-hit Di and Viv and Rose - a celebration of female friendship across four decades. This sharp, relatable story is centred around three diverse and loveable women, following them as they grow together and drift apart through big events and little moments in life.
Intelligently written, the play envelops the viewer with political retrospect, emotional dramatic shifts, and plenty of antics, set to an iconic 80’s soundtrack. A gorgeous and affecting mix of nostalgia with gut-punching honesty. |
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This NZ production stars real-life friends and tenacious theatre-makers Jodie Dorday (Auckland Theatre Company’s Billy Elliot The Musical, Filthy Business), Lara Macgregor (Circa Theatre’s Burn Her, feature film This Town), and Julie Edwards (50+ Fortune Theatre productions). Trained dancer Dorday credits childhood friend and Toi Whakaari graduate Julie with her start in acting when she cast her in Too Much Punch for Judy – a touring docudrama for schools that raised awareness of drink-driving in the late 80s.
Now after 40 years of friendship the pair finally share the stage for the first time in their extensive careers. |
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Fusion Productions
We believe in the magic of story telling... to inspire our audiences and create lifelong memories.
We fuse our creativity with the depths of kiwi talent to showcase our passion to the world.
We are Fusion Productions
We fuse our creativity with the depths of kiwi talent to showcase our passion to the world.
We are Fusion Productions
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Fusion Productions is an independent production company that harnesses the skill sets of New Zealand's finest talent pool to maximise the integrity of our core production values. Our broad offering covers all aspects from concept development, writing, directing, design, talent acquisition, sponsorship and project management.
The driving force behind Fusion Productions, Jodie Dorday, is an accomplished theatre, tv and film actress and has spent her life within the performing arts realm. Fusion Productions is a manifestation of her passion for the performing arts industry coupled with her industry knowledge and the desire to bring to life top quality theatre work for adults and children alike. |
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"Performing arts has been my life long passion and through Fusion Productions I have the opportunity to embrace and give back" - Jodie Dorday
The Book Club
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DI and VIV and ROSE
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Performing Arts Workshop
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what we do
Our diverse resources and skill sets offers a substantial point of difference within our marketplace. Our approach to ensuring the success of our theatrical productions incorporating our systems, creative focus and professionalism is second to none. Our focus is to create and innovative to maximise end results. And isn't that what you want? A company with real people that will work with you and be just as passionate as you are to exceeds all expectations.
testimonials
"Jodie Dorday, Lara MacGregor and Julie Edwards are three hugely experienced and respected theatre makers at the top of their game. They bring professionalism, commitment and a great sense of fun to any endeavour they undertake. Between them they have clocked up an impressive record of theatrical adventures. I certainly look forward to any new project they undertake and can wholeheartedly recommend them as a team worth backing!" 
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Colin McColl
Artistic Director
Auckland Theatre Company
Artistic Director
Auckland Theatre Company
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