COVID19
LAST UPDATED 16 November
On this page:
- Traffic Light update
- Details on how Level Two works here
- Some general updates on what's happening to each specific show if you have tickets and haven't received our emails about them. Our website is generally right up-to-date though too with the current correct upcoming programme :-D
But before we begin, a general note:
No matter what, you can always purchase your ticket in confidence – you'll always be entitled to a refund, whether it's because you're a bit sick and are staying home (thank you), because the show got postponed due to alert levels and you can't make the new date, or even if your plans change and you just can't make the show anymore. You just need to get in touch with us.
Traffic Lights: (20 Nov 2021)
Kia ora December ticket holders
We received the news on Wednesday (perhaps you did too!) that it’s looking almost definite that we’ll be in the Traffic Light system in December.
We’re really excited that this means we can double our capacity which means the performers will get paid more fairly, the audience will be able to laugh in a crowded room without being muffled by masks, and no need to worry about social distancing. In short, it’s going to make the show so much better for the audience, the performers and the theatre management.
Now the tricky(?) part of this is it means we’re going to need to check your vaccine pass as you arrive.
We truly hate to turn anybody away. If you have opted not to get vaccinated, I would urge you to reconsider as we would REALLY love you to join us! However if you think, come the time of the show, that you won’t be able to produce a vaccine pass, then we offer a refund on your tickets – you just need to email ticketing@littleandromeda.co.nz with your order number (it's at the bottom of this email) and we’ll process it straight away with no questions asked. If you change your mind later and can get a certificate in time, we’ll even save a couple of spare seats just in case, that’s how much we’d love you to be here with the rest of us.
Thanks so much all of you for your support. We can’t wait to see you at the theatre :-)
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Little A
P.S. extra capacity now – so tell all your friends, and remember for Toys there’s special pricing for groups of 10+!
Level Two at Little A
• The theatre is lower capacity and more spread out.
• Also feel free to arrive up to an hour early and order food and drink!
• we’ve got table and cluster groups of up to 10 socially distanced, we’ll ask you to sign into your table or cluster so we can track who’s been near each other. Please note you might end up at a table with people you don't know – but we get round this by logging what table you sat at so we've got every bubble logged for contact tracing.
• Significantly reduced capacity, so get your tickets quick!
• Wear face coverings except when you’re putting your beer or chips in your mouth. We’ll have face coverings on site if you don’t have one with you.
• Performers are not required to wear face coverings when performing but will stay at least a metre from the closest patrons.
• If you are at all sick, please stay at home – just email us and you’ll get a full refund. If you’re coughing during the show we will ask you to leave – we don’t even want to risk anyone catching a cold from you.
• The bar is open from an hour beforehand if you want to come in, grab your fave table, have dinner and start ordering! If you're at a table, Craft Embassy's FULL DINNER MENU is available, if you want to venture past the bar snacks! We keep delivering throughout and after the show too.
Now: Scroll through below to find messaging from various shows...
TWO HEARTS
It's likely Two Hearts will be postponed. We are looking to secure new dates in early 2022 ASAP.
ANITA WIGL’IT: The Life Of A Funny Girl
When we rescheduled the initial Anita season in August we would have never imagined that Auckland would still be in lockdown now. But here we are!
We have made the decision to reschedule (for the final time) to February 2022.
Tickets will be automatically shifted over to the corresponding week day.
Tue 30 Nov 7pm moves to Tue 15 Feb 7pm
Wed 1 Dec 7pm moves to Wed 16 Feb 7pm
Thu 2 Dec 7pm moves to Thu 17 Feb 7pm
Thu 2 Dec 9pm moves to Thu 17 Feb 9pm
Fri 3 Dec 7pm moves to Fri 18 Feb 7pm
Fri 3 Dec 7pm moves to Fri 18 Feb 9pm
Sat 4 Dec 7pm moves to Sat 19 Feb 7pm
Sat 4 Dec 9pm moves to Sat 19 Feb 9pm
If you'd like to shift performances or request a refund email ticketing@littleandromeda.co.nz
Thanks so much for your understanding - and for shifting twice with us. Anita is so excited to FINALLY make it down to Ōtautahi.
David Correos Is David Postoffice
Unfortunately due to David being stuck in Auckland and being unable to rehearse the show, David Correos Is David Postoffice has been postponed.
The good news is we have secured new dates in early 2022 and your tickets will be automatically shifted over.
Tues 16 Nov 2021 moves to Tues 29 March 2022
Wed 17 Nov 2021 moves to Wed 30 March 2022
Thu 18 Nov 2021 moves to Thu 31 March 2022
Fri 19 Nov 2021 moves to Fri 1 April 2022
NEW SHOW ADDED Sat 2 April 2022
If you can no longer make the new date you can shift your tickets to any of the other performances including the new Saturday show. If you can not make any of the performances you can request a full refund. For all ticketing inquiries please email ticketing@littleandromeda.co.nz
Thanks for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you at the theatre next year! p.s we still have heaps of shows on at Little A between now and Christmas. Check them out here
Pictionary
Unfortunately the Laser Kiwi team have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming performance of Pictionary at Little Andromeda.
The event which was bringing them to Christchurch has been cancelled so they will no longer be coming to the city.
We hope to bring them back to Little A sometime in 2022.
In the meantime your tickets will be refunded in full to the original place of purchase.
The Magic In Me
Unfortunately Kath Bee and Ms Fizzberry have made the difficult decision to cancel their upcoming season of The Magic In Me at Little Andromeda.
Ticket holders will receive a full refund.
Kath Bee and Ms Fizzberry will hopefully return to Little Andromeda sometime in the future - when life is slightly more normal!
By A Thread
Unfortunately Hwyl Theatre have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming season of By A Thread. Ticketholders have been contacted and will receive a full refund
Guy Montgomery By Name, Guy Montgomery By Nature
As this lockdown progresses it is becoming more and more unlikely that Guy will be allowed to leave Auckland in time to start the tour. We have postponed it once already in the hopes that we would progress through the alert levels more quickly than we have.
However, with each announcement it has become more apparent that this plan isn't going to work out in our favour.
So, Guy and his team have made the decision to postpone the tour until 2022.
All tickets will be refunded in full to the original place of purchase. This may take a few days.
Unfortunately due to covid restrictions and the team being based in Auckland, Before Karma Gets Us will no longer go ahead. All ticket holders will be refunded to their original place of purchase.
The show will return to Little A in 2022
Bull Rush Improv
Bull Rush Improv will no longer go ahead. All ticket holders have been refunded.Bull Rush returns in 2022
Thoroughly Modern Māui
After many rigorous hui, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel and refund your tickets for Thoroughly Modern Māui at Little Andromeda 2021.
With Auckland still at alert level 4 and the ever changing alert level restrictions for live events, we cannot lock down any potential return dates.We are still working ‘twenty-to-the-dozen’ to bring the show to Little A, but it’s unlikely to happen before Christmas.
We are hoping for a brighter year in 2022, where we intend to add Little A to a long list of venues we want to visit across Aotearoa. You’ll be the first to know when the show does return Ōtautahi, so please keep an eye out for more information as we hope you’ll join us again. Your refund will be processed over the next couple of days.
There is still plenty happening at Little A, so if you can please make sure you get along and support your local artists.
And in case you haven’t already, please go ahead and follow us on social media for the latest updates.
Nga taiāwhiotanga,
Rutene and The Little A Team x
RON MCKINLEY’S RETIREMENT PARTY: POSTPONED (AGAIN)
Ron McKinley’s Retirement Party will once again be postponed. We are looking to secure new dates ASAP.
WRITE SAID FRED: Thu 16 – Sat 18 Sept 7pm
Unfortunately due to the uncertainty over alert levels and valuable rehearsal time being taken away, the producers of Write Said Fred have made the difficult decision to cancel their upcoming September season at Little Andromeda.
All tickets will be refunded in full to the card which was used to purchase the tickets.
Write Said Fred will return to Little A in 2022 so keep an eye out.
In the meantime the producers of Write Said Fred will be putting on a ‘work in progress’ reading of the script on Wednesday 15th Sept. Click here for the Facebook event
PERFUCT STORM:
Perfuct Storm is on! Catch you there.
BONDAGE QUEEN SINGS THE HITS: Fri 10 & Sat 11 Sept 8:30pm
Due to the uncertainty of alert levels and Jo being based in Wellington, it is likely that Bondage Queen Sings The Hits will not go ahead on Sept 10 & 11.
We will look to find new dates. Ticket holders have been emailed.
TESTING TESTING ONE TWO THREE SPRING: Sun 19 Sept 6:30pm
Due to Covid 19 we’ve made the decision to cancel the upcoming Testing Testing One Two Three.
Testing Testing One Two Three will return again in the future
WORD FESTIVAL: Ray Shipley’s Late Night Poetry and Stardust Cabaret
A message from Word Fest:
It’s with a heavy heart that we have decided to postpone the 2021 WORD Christchurch Festival, which was due to start on Wednesday 25 August.With uncertainty around alert levels and lockdowns, we have made the decision for the safety and peace of mind of our writers, staff and audience.We are working on a new date later in the year, which we will let you know soon, and we hope to announce the new programme in the next few weeks as we determine the availability of our wonderful writers, venues and other factors.
Word Fest run their own ticketing so they will be in touch about rescheduled dates and refunds.
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