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Rural audiences will delight this spring as an unmissable night of music, theatre and comedy pops up in a wool shed near you with The Bitches' Box and Mel Parsons show. Following the sell-outsuccess of The Bitches' Box & Mel Parsons South Island Tour in Feb/March, this exciting tour seesa trio of professional entertainers perform 20 shows in wool sheds throughout North Island ruraland farming communities in Oct/Nov 2012.

"What a fantastic evening. No matter how far the drive, it's worth it."
- Andrew Holden, THE PRESS Editor

The Bitches' Box and Mel Parsons show promises a great night of quality entertainment - bringing theatre, music and comedy to the heart of the country. Join them for a world-class show as singer/songwriter and two-time Tui Award finalist Mel Parsons starts off the night with songs from the heart, followed by a hilarious romp around the kennels as actresses Amelia Guild and Emma Newborn tell you a dogs tail...all the way from The Bitches' Box.

About the Show

The idea was conceived when Guild and Newborn were thrown together by chance at an artist collective and were given 2 weeks to come up with a 10 minute performance piece. As luck would have it they hit it off right away, and with their on-stage chemistry receiving glowing reviews, the piece was soon developed into a full length work. Established touring artist Mel Parsons joined the lineup soon after, joining forces to deliver a full night of entertainment and hilarity.

On the Night

Two-time Tui Award finalist Mel Parsons starts the evening off on a musical note with songs from her latest album Red Grey Blue. With a songwriting style recently compared with Fleetwood Mac (Rip it Up, Dec 2011), Parsons is a highly-regarded NZ touring artist, performer and songwriter.

Audiences are then invited to join Amelia Guild and Emma Newborn as they present a very unique and hilarious take of life on the farm. Watch as they throw the spotlight on our closest working mates and give voice to the inner workings of our four legged friends. Guaranteed to raise a smile, The Bitches' Box promises to be a hearty romp around the kennels you thought you knew so well.

While being entertained, audiences will be able to enjoy the hospitality of the host farm, savor a glass or two of fine Allan Scott wines at the cash bar, and support their respective local school or community group who will be running a fundraising BBQ dinner at each show.

Tickets

Pre-sale tickets are $33 + booking fee available online now at http://www.eventfinder.co.nz; Limited door-sales $40 may be available on the night if not sold out prior. For further information & booking details go to http://www.bitchesbox.com

Entertainment will begin at 7:30pm. Due to the limited capacity of venues, purchasing online presale tickets is strongly recommended. Door sales may be available on the night if not sold out prior.

Running times

6:30pm - Cash bar open, BBQ dinner commences, door sales (if avail.)
7:30pm - SHOW STARTS (Mel Parsons)
8:15pm - Intermission, bar open
8:45pm - SHOW RESUMES (The Bitches' Box)

TOUR DATES:

Wednesday 17 October
Lagoon Hill, Martinborough

Thursday 18 October
Bowlands Woolshed, Masterton

Friday 19 October
Anerly, Tinui

Saturday 20 October
Namoi, Alfredton

Sunday 21 October
Balfour Farm, Pahiatua

Wednesday 24 October
Marlow Hill, Waipukurau

Thursday 25 October
Clifton Station, Hastings

Friday 26 October
Parakowhai, Napier

Saturday 27 October
Kohitane, Wairoa

Sunday 28 October
Wairakaia Station, Gisborne

Wednesday 31 October
Chattan Farm, Bay of Plenty

Thursday 1 and Friday 2 November
Miller's Place, Cambridge

Saturday 3 November
Cashmore Woolshed, Clevedon

Sunday 4 November
Papahiwi Farm, Otorohanga

Wednesday 7 November
Ohawe, Taranaki

Thursday 8 November
Mickleson's Woolshed, Taihape

Friday 9 November
Ratamuramaru, Wanganui

Saturday 10 November
Rangitikei Farmstay, Marton

Sunday 11 November
Romani, Hunterville