The Jungle Book turns over new leaf

A brand new production of a much-loved classic is being performed by the Otamatea Repertory Theatre in Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto this month. The Jungle Book, based on the stories of Rudyard Kipling, features music by B. B. Cooper, lyrics by Toby Hulse and is directed by Peter Flower.

A special ‘World Amateur Premier’ of the new show was staged on Friday August 4 in conjunction with Paparoa Lions club, with proceeds going towards a new dementia unit planned for River View retirement village in Maungaturoto.

Further performances will take place at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday August 19 and 20, and an evening show will be performed on Friday August 18.

Tickets cost $28 and $12 for students, and are available online at ort.org.nz or from Tony’s Lotto Shop in Maungaturoto.

Info: www.ort.org.nz/upcoming-shows