A new play which brings the past to life in a fresh, relevant and creative way.

A tale of dreams, tikanga, war, fundraising, ship-wrecks and Jesus down-under. Catherine was the first European-trained mid-wife to arrive in NZ saving her husband Samuel’s life on more than one occasion!

Wesleydale through the eyes of Catherine Leigh is a short play written for the 200th anniversary of Te Hāhi Weteriana. It commemorates the first Methodist missionary team to arrive in Aotearoa - Rev. Samuel Leigh and his wife Catherine.

Written and directed by Geoff Allen, kaiarahi of Pitt St Theatre, author of “Sister Anzac” and “The Fairies of Down Under & other Pākeha Fairytales”. From an idea by Dr. Helen Laurenson. 

Performed by Marion Prebble and John Goudge.

AUCKLAND SEASON: PITT ST THEATRE, 78 PITT ST, AUCKLAND

Friday 4th November 7:30 pm
Sat 5th November 7:30 pm
Sun 6th November 2pm Matinee
Fri 11th November 7:30 pm
Sat 12th November 7:30 pm
Sun 13th November 2pm Matinee

Tickets $20 / $15 can be purchased by clicking on this link:

Amazing Love / Aroha Kaiora (iticket.co.nz)

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METHODIST CONFERENCE 2022 SHOW: KAEO KERIKERI UNION CHURCH, 144 KERIKERI RD, KERIKERI

Fri 18th November 7:30 pm
All welcome, no cost – Koha welcomed
He whakawhetai nui ki te iwi o Ngāti Uru mō tā rātou tautoko o tēnei huritau rua rau.