Te Puke Repertory Society is celebrating 70 years of bringing theatre to their town with a new production called ‘Gone to Seed'.

The production, in final preparations, is a hilarious Kiwi comedy by Tim Hambleton about the adventures of a gardening club that will have an eight-day season, starting August 31 at Litt Park Theatre.

President Michelle Cliff says the production also serves as a celebration of 70 years at Te Puke Repertory Society. 'The seeds of the society began with a few friends in 1952, who set the stage for many years of theatre which have won acclaim from far and wide.”

Michelle says while the society has enjoyed many brilliant performances the most important thing is the people – both onstage and off – who have enjoyed their moments in the spotlight.

'There is no better example than watching our young actors perform. Carol Power's Voice Studio or Te Puke High School Te Ringa Awhina group perform at Litt Park Theatre. They are part of our theatre. They excel and their performances are so colorful and so heartwarming.

‘Gone to Seed' is about a struggling gardening club who come up with a questionable plan to raise funds. 'Patrons will really enjoy it,” says Michelle. 'We're putting Covid behind us; we're improving our facilities and we'll be entertaining patrons with a lighthearted Kiwi comedy that very much suits the times. Director Bernard Holmes has an experienced cast that will bring you a show to remember.”

‘Gone to Seed' opens with a gala night on Wednesday, August 31, from 7.30pm at Litt Park Theatre, Park Lane, Te Puke, and offers another six shows between September 2 and 10. For tickets, visit: https://www.eventspronto.co.nz/tprs Or at GiftRapt Te Puke.