Royal Whanganui Opera House

06/06/2026

Less than a week until In Other Words arrives in Whanganui on 13 June!

Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst open their family photo album, sharing treasured memories and the stories behind the snapshots. As the first real-life couple cast as Arthur and Jane in ‘In Other Words’, their relationship provides a unique authenticity to their depiction of a couple confronting life's challenges.

last chance for tickets: https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/163174

02/06/2026

Stunning pics from the Whanganui Smokefreerockquest Regional Final are online now!

01/06/2026

Check out what's coming up at our Venues in June!

For more information and booking check out our website: https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales

30/05/2026

‘In Other Words’ is the first time Michael Hurst and Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand have been in a production where they are the only two actors.

Having been in a relationship for 42 years and performed in over 30 shows together, they know each other extremely well. What do they think it will be like, rehearsing and touring for their first ever two-hander?

Following a sold-out season in Auckland, award-winning play In Other Words from Figment Productions arrives at the Royal Whanganui Opera House for one night only on 13 June. Don't miss out: https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/163174

27/05/2026

Have you SEEN the line-up for the Hello Comedy Whanganui Comedy Gala!? No wonder the gold seats are already sold out and there's only a handful of premium seats left...

You'd be hard pressed to find a better line-up anywhere in the country we reckon, and they'll be gracing our stage at the end of June!

Will you be there? Only if you book fast, as tickets are flying out the door!

25/05/2026

What is 'In Other Words' about?

Connected by the music of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving love story explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the transformative power of music to help us remember the past, connect with the present and hope for the future.

Meet characters Arthur and Jane as they retell how they met, fell in love and tried to cope with an encroaching illness.

Starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst.

Presented by Figment Productions
In Other Words is showing at The Royal Whanganui Opera House on 13 June
Book your ticket here: https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/163174

24/05/2026

One of Aotearoa’s most distinctive voices is coming to town...

Delaney Davidson’s Baby Heavyweight tour lands in Whanganui on Sun 19 July at the WMC Concert Chamber. Read all about it here and get your tickets now from Under The Radar.

https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/33693/Delaney-Davidson---Baby-Heavyweight-Album-Tour.utr

The Kiwi singer-songwriter's show is at the War Memorial Centre on July 19 at 7pm.

23/05/2026

⚡ Whanganui … Look who's here! ⚡

Your K-Pop Icons have arrived… 👀💜
Spotted outside The Royal Whanganui Opera House and ready to take over on Sat 18 July ✨

The countdown is getting REAL now… Are you ready to shine? 💫

🎟️ Tickets are selling FAST
Don’t miss your chance to be part of it… it’s gonna be ✨GOLDEN✨

https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=KPOPP2026

20/05/2026

FLASH SALE! 💣
If you haven't got your tickets, now is the perfect time.
Limited time offer (from 14 May 10am- 15 June 5pm) you can get 20% off.
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20/05/2026

We always love seeing our talented rangatahi here in Whanganui, and getting their chance to shine on our stage.

Winning 10-piece reggae band is made up entirely of Whanganui High School students.