Enjoy a dance lesson, learning some easy steps and understanding the passion within the movements. She is one of New Zealand’s sought after vocalists. Christchurch Central. Also, it is very helpful for our catering if your tickets are booked in advance - we wouldn't want anyone to miss out on lunch after the show! Meal Voucher - Option for a Child Pass, $35 Seaside Brunch or Lunch Voucher for Two at Salt on the Pier Cafe - Valid Monday-Saturday, Tailored Beauty Treatment Package for One Person - Options for Sliver, Gold or Platinum, Appearance Beauty & Health Her speciality in nursing was care of seniors with a post graduate diploma in Gerontology. Some of his recent highlights include appearing in New Zealand Opera’s production of Sweeney Todd, performing in Ken Hill’s Original Phantom of the Opera in Tokyo, Japan, performing the role of Frederic in the New Zealand Tour of The Pirates of Penzance, singing the National Anthem of Argentina for their match against the All Blacks in Wellington, New Zealand and recording Margaret Wegener’s Ode to a Nightingale with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, the first recording of this work. From this she was awarded her overseas study scholarship for her first year at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Christchurch, Any Two Meals off The Menu - Options for Four or Eight Items off The Menu, The Little Fiddle Previous theatre credits include: Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in, His film and television credits include: Constable Brent Grant in. Oil Change & Filter, Fluid Check & 30-Point Check - Option to incl. Singing and entertainment are her greatest passions and her main source of employment is with the Operatunity Daytime Concerts. Highlights of her time at university include performing the title role in Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges, spending a summer at the Auckland Art Gallery giving patrons 'The Gift of Song’ as part of the exhibition Lee Mingwei and His Relations, and performing as a soloist with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra as an APO Young Achiever. Then jumped on tour with Charley Pride, DJ Fontana & The Jordinaires (Elvis Presley’s original Drummer & Backing vocalists), John Rowles and support act for the amazing Tom Jones. 8 on the NZ Electronica charts with the album being nominated for album of the year at the 2011 NZ Music Awards. Christchurch, Any Burger & House Drink for One - Options for Two or Four, Oil Change Kings Papanui In 2012 Morris sang on the Flight of the Conchords’ charity single 'Feel Inside (And Stuff Like That)' which topped the NZ charts for 5 weeks, selling over 35,000 copies. Morris also writes radio jingles for Merlot Place Media and Mediaworks and performs corporate functions as well as live sound engineering gigs for dozens of top NZ bands and artists, including Nathan Haines, Greg Johnson, The Feelers, The Mockers, Finn Andrews and Tami Neilson. She has starred in both Coca Cola Christmas In The Park and Symphony Under The Stars, was a finalist in NZ Idol back in 2006 and even held the Guinness World Record for Singing Upside Down. the , . Christchurch, $30 Boutique Cafe Brunch Dining Voucher for Two or More People - Option for $60 for Four or More, The Lemon Tree Cafe He is a winner of the Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation Award for the most promising classical singer at the NZ Singing School 2013 and winner of many other awards. Her work encompasses classical, world, gypsy, jazz, country,... Kalauni is a member of the Auckland Chamber Choir, that represented Auckland University overseas in Singapore and the United Kingdom in 2010 under the conduct... Kelly Lim Harris is an Auckland based, New Zealand born crossover soprano of Malaysian and NZ European descent. Having recently completed his Jazz Honours degree, Lukas enjoys teaching woodwinds at several high schools, while moonlighting as a freelance performer amidst Auckland's diverse music scene. Sharon has recently been nominated with her group “Kotahi te Wairua” for the “world” song category at the 2019 Hollywood Music in Media Awards! Oil, Filter & 30-Point Check, Social Adult Beginners Six-Week Latin American & Modern Ballroom Dance Class - Options for Full-Term, Eight-Week Cycle, Professional Car Hand Wash Cleaning for Sedans, Vans, or 4WD - Options for Pro, Deluxe, Super Deluxe Cleaning, or Interior Makeover, Dynamic Car Grooming Singing and entertainment are her greatest passions and... Alex holds a BMus (Performance) from the University of Auckland. She spent five years as a musical director at Mercury Theatre before moving to London and working in the West End, the National Theatre and in touring shows. His primary musical love is the romantic ballad and... Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua was awarded the Iosefa Enari Scholarship Award for the support and development of Pacific Island Opera Singers in 2004 and was a finalist... Karl Perigo has a string of credits to his name having performed lead roles in Les Miserables and recently in the title role as 'The... Alexandra Claire Foster has a Bachelor of Music majoring in Classical Performance at the University of Auckland. At most of our venues it is possible to drop people off outside the main entrance in a marked 'drop-off zone'. Prior to that she lead a stellar cast around the country and learned to roller skate as the lead role of Pearl in the Starlight Express NZ Arena Tour. I have made made TV appearances in Coca Cola Christmas in the park for 6 consecutive years performing to audiences over 200,000. Christchurch Central, Two-Course Dinner for Two People - Options for Four or Six People, Eight Weeks of One-Hour Preschooler Ballet Classes - Option for Young Dancer Classes, Canterbury Ballet An accomplished actress as well as singer, Kelly won the Sam Wanamaker award for Most Promising Actor at the SGCNZ National Shakespeare Festival and subsequently was invited to perform as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Globe Theatre in London as part of the SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company. Suzanne has been vocal coach for NZ Idol, Stars in Their Eyes, and for New Zealand’s Got Talent. He has recorded an album with good friend Vicki Lee called 'Music of the Night' a gentle mix of popular standards and musical theatre as well as numerous CD’s for Operatunity. Akaroa, Waxing Treatment for One Person - Five Options Available, Three Hot Laps in a Walkinshaw Aussie V8 Supercar - Available Tuesdays & Thursdays, Expert Carpet Steam Clean & Shampoo for a One-Bedroom Home incl. He has taught throughout New Zealand and Asia and continues to relief teach in Auckland. Paul has performed with Operatunity since 2013. Suzanne was discovered along with her sister Judy by New Zealand guitarist Peter Posa. Call our office to pencil book your group and we’ll give you a call to confirm your numbers 10 days before the concert. He currently works as Operatunity’s full time audio engineer however his achievements go well beyond his sound... Rory Nolan is a singer/actor with vast experience in musical theatre. All concerts start at 11am, and finish between 12:30 - 12:45pm. Tainui earned a Bachelor’s Degree (Music Theatre) at the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art (NASDA) at the end of 2012. He currently works as Operatunity’s full time audio engineer however his achievements go well beyond his sound engineering skills. Charlotte is thrilled to be joining the Operatunity family and can't wait for her first concert tour in January-February 2020. 2016 saw Amanda make her role debuts with New Zealand Opera and Opera Australia, where she sang Siegrune in their acclaimed international production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle. Stuart has never entered any singing competitions, let alone won any prizes, as he believes that his is a talent that cannot be judged by conventional means. Sharon Emirali is a charismatic singer, entertainer, artist & mother of two. Operatunity Daytime Concert series, performing across New Zealand for 15 years. Two Dipping Sauces, The Riverside Donut Dispensary Her achievements include winning all major aria competitions... John Cameron, owner and co founder of Operatunity has enjoyed a singing career spanning several decades. It all started within the New Zealand Country music scene from the age of 8yrs old:  Mum loooved to dress me up, her sewing machine was overrun from making a new costume for every competition I ever entered and there were a lot!! Most recently he was part of the Freemasons New Zealand Opera Ensemble for the touring productions of Sweeney Todd and The Mikado, and toured schools as the title role in New Zealand Opera’s Don Pasquale. Unfortunately, we cannot cater to special dietary requirements; those with food allergies are more than welcome to bring their own lunch if you wish to eat at the venue. Having recently completed his... Lynette is well known to Operatunity audiences. ", In 2019 Karl was nominated for Best Male Artist in the Variety Artist Club Awards. I could go on and tell you about the time I produced a “Burlesque” show and a “James Bond” themed show or that you hear me most times you turn on the radio singing on advertisements and TV shows like Dancing with the Stars but I feel like I have waffled on enough. She travelled to England and soon became one of London’s first call session singers, singing on albums by Chris De Burgh, Art Garfunkel, ShaWaddyWaddy, Cleo Lane, The Walker Brothers and Cat Stevens to name just a few and also performing on tour with Neil Sedaka and Charles Aznavour. In 2009 Ray was indoctrinated into the ‘Southland Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’. Combining their shared vision for a new music company to cater to the senior market Susan and her husband John started Operatunity in 1990. Charlotte has been involved with many musical theatre productions around Auckland and also works as a vocal coach, specialising in vocal rehabilitation, with clients ranging from teachers and business professionals to singers and actors. Saint Albans, Lu Lu's Bar Tasting Platter & House Drinks for Two People, Lu Lu's Bar and Eatery That same year she provided backing vocals for Dennis March on his album Lucky Star and toured with the great Toni Williams who she describes as a true gentleman. Frantic fiddling, breathtaking ballads, jigs and jollity, you'll have Ireland in your heart to be sure, to be sure! Christchurch, Ultimate Hair Colour Package - Options for Emerald or Diamond incl. He has featured as a Soloist in TV3s Coca Cola Christmas in the Park and with the likes of the Christchurch Symphony orchestra. For information on upcoming concerts in New Zealand, or to book Operatunity daytime concerts, book online. John Cameron, owner and co founder of Operatunity has enjoyed a singing career spanning several decades. Since then he has performed for many other organisations, including Capital E’s National Theatre for Children, Class Act Opera, Operatunity and Stetson Productions. They give you flexibility and a discount when you book 1 ticket per person for a minimum of 4 shows in advance. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY 2021 CONCERT PROGRAMME, Season Ticket - $228 each (All 8 concerts paid in advance - $28.50 per concert. Additional tickets are also discounted to $32), Pick 'n' Mix Ticket - four-or-more concerts of your choice paid for in advance ($30 per concert, starting at $120), Group of 30+ - $30 plus one free ticket for group organizer, Buying a season pass is the cheapest way to see all Operatunity concerts in a given year at your preferred venue. Phillipstown, Four Rounds of Golf at Waitikiri for One Person, Waitikiri Golf Club They performed in Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, the Royal Festival Hall in London and the Colston Hall in Bristol in collaboration with The Halleì, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the London Philharmonic Choir. I have to pinch myself and think, this is my job. Giddy up as our all star cast transports you to the home of country music showcasing the likes of John Denver, Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. Grant has been a musical director for many theatre productions including - Short-land Street The Musical directed by Simon Bennett for Auckland Theatre Company, The Pirates of Penzance directed by Raymond Hawthorne, Cabaret directed by Mi-chael Hurst for Auckland Theatre Company, Assassins directed by Oliver Driver for Silo theatre, RENT for Auckland Music Theatre, The Threepenny Opera directed by Michael Hurst for Silo theatre, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee di-rected by Murray Lynch for ATC, Falling In Love Again starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Marlene Dietrich, The Rocky Horror Show directed by Simon Prast for ATC and Geoff Sewell (Amici Forever) NZ tour and concert DVD. Jess has successfully toured internationally with world music show “Barrage” for almost 5 years through 5 continents. Becoming Tom’s musical director, Ray has performed in Australia, Fiji, Rarotonga and Papua New Guinea. 90 concerts a year with Operatunity around New Zealand and overseas. Yee-haw! Bryony was a member of the 2014/2015 Glyndebourne Festival Chorus, and during her first year she was lucky enough to perform in the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in Der Rosenkavalier as well as performing La Traviata in seven cities across the UK and Ireland during their touring season. He recently filmed the movie ‘The Otherside of Heaven 2’ in Fiji, playing the role of Thomas S. Monson which will premiere in the USA in 2019. Directing Highlights have included 2 seasons of adult puppet musical Avenue Q, The Wizard of Oz, Oliver and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. I have a true love affair with singing and performing. A career highlight has been touring NZ with Dame Malvina Major for her heartland tours. Christchurch, Premium Heat Pump Clean & Service from Airify, Airify - Heat Pump Cleaning She has been a professional singer for 30 years. As a freelance keyboard player Grant’s credits include - Priscilla Queen of the De-sert, Coca Cola Christmas in the Park, Lady Sings the Blues, NZ’s Got Talent, Stars in their Eyes, Midge Marsden, Carly Binding, Eye TV, The Ladykillers, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys, Cats, Anything Goes, Avenue Q and organ on the Rat-tle Jazz album Ace Tone - Ron Samsom and the Neutrino Funk Experience. He is a Freemasons Opera Scholar,... Gail has been singing on stage since single digits. should they need to, but you MUST advise the office prior to the concert so we can reserve your seat. Continental Breakfast, Late Check Out & Free Parking - Option to incl. Pukekohe Town Hall, Cnr of Massey Ave and Edinburgh Street. Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival 2021 Hawkes Bay's latest family-friendly celebration of Music, Food & Art! All venues have been carefully chosen to be mobility and wheelchair accessible. Hillmorton, Three IPL Hair Reduction Treatments on Three Small Areas - Options for Five Small Areas, Full Legs, or Male Chest or Back, Franz Josef Two-Hour Across Country Quad Bike Tour - Options for Single or Double, Super-Tender Whole Baked Lamb Shoulder with Rosemary, Garlic & Scalloped Potatoes - Option to incl. These days she spends less time in the office but still helps to escort our trips and never misses a chance to perform in our concerts. Christchurch City, Full Cambelt Replacement - Option to incl. Gail says “Music makes me happy, people make me happy, my job, it’s a win win kind of thing!”. Rutene also jumps at the chance to teach. Lunch is made up of a whole sandwich packed into a sealed container and a dessert item which will either be a muffin, cake or slice. All of our venues have some parking available however these car parks can be taken quite early. Cruise down memory lane and swoon over smooth melodies, love songs and tight harmonies delivered with lots of pizzazz. You are invited to our birthday party to celebrate the best musical, comic and memorable. His recent theatre credits include Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar, Badjelly the Witch, The Little Mermaid, Legally Blonde the Musical and Chicago as Mary Sunshine. Christchurch, Two Indian Curry Main with Rice for Two People - Option for One Person, Unlimited Foils, Intense Colour, Toner, Colour-Lock Treatment, Style Cut, Head Massage & Blow Wave by a Senior Stylist incl.