Two for the price of one

A scene from 'Bonking James Bond'.

Tauranga's very own 16th Avenue Theatre have done it again with their brand new hilarious double-hit comedy ‘Snip' and ‘Bonking James Bond'.

Written by New Zealander April Phillips, this wonderful show comprises of two delightfully funny one-act plays, connected by central themes of imagination and wishful thinking.

In the first half, ‘Snip', Frank's wife threatens to make his life hell if he does not have a vasectomy and he reluctantly agrees; then immediately regrets his decision with hilarious consequences. A visit from ‘The Godfather' and a trip to the doctor send Frank into a world of his own making. Will he have the snip?

The second half of the show is the laugh-out-loud ‘Bonking James Bond'. Betty has discovered her husband is having an affair and decides the best course of action is to invent a lover of her own in order to save her marriage. Can she succeed in making her husband jealous of James Bond?

If you hanker for belly laughs and a good night out, then ‘Snip'/'Bonking James Bond' is just the ticket. Superbly produced, acted and directed, there are few shows that get it just right, but Merv Beets has directed an absolute must-see that would not feel out of place in the West End of London.

Both acts had me in stitches from start to finish and the house was packed with patrons rolling around the aisles in merriment, and quite rightly so. This is quirkiest, funniest, feel good show of the year and the hottest ticket in town: get yours before they sell out!

Snip' and ‘Bonking James Bond' are onstage Saturdays at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm at Tauranga's 16th Avenue Theatre until September 12. Door sales available or book through iTicket.

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