Don’t be fooled by the simple premise. This delightfully insightful musical became the platform for the success of Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), and was nominated for a Grammy in 2006. The seamless blend of comedy styles has solidified this heartwarming piece in the pop culture stratosphere.

Innocently looking into the lives of highly strung children, and even more highly strung adults. An additional bonus; this show even offers the chance for audience members to enjoy some stage time! The rousing score will leave a smile on the young and the young at heart.

At the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee we meet an eclectic and eccentric group of prepubescent spellers who have their eyes firmly set on victory. From absent parents to overbearing parents, rare mucous membrane disorders to poorly timed erections; as the rounds go by we begin to understand each speller’s quirks, obstacles and ambitions, often through William Finn’s tuneful score.

With guest spellers at each performance to keep our regular spellers on their toes, Spelling Bee guarantees to be a hilarious musical-comedy packed with warmth and wit.

Gryphon Theatre, 22 Ghuznee Street 
December 1, 5, 7, 9
8:30pm

Part of the HEART AND MUSIC Festival, November 30 – December 9, 2017
Tickets are available through https://events.ticketbooth.co.nz/events/26180  
Come for one, come for all! There’s an option for everyone.
Only $25 for one show ($20 concession tickets available), or
$35 for both shows on the same night.
For true value, audience members can see all four shows across two nights for just $60.

CAST
Olive Ostrovsky:  Laura Gardner
William Barfee:  Patrick Jennings
Rona Lisa Peretti:  Ellie Stewart
Vice Principal Douglas Panch:  Mike Bryant
Logainne SchwartzandGrubenierre:  Ruby Kemp
Chip Tolentino:  Kevin Orlando
Leaf Coneybear:  Vishan Appanna
Marcy Park:  Catherine Gavigan
Mitch Mahoney:  Siobhan Raisbeck

Stage Manager:  Samantha Burnard
Lighting Designer:  Darryn Woods

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