Maybe you’ve never heard of the Taranaki Highwayman, the ghost of the Vulcan Hotel and the man who conquered the Niagara Falls in barrel, only to slip to an untimely death on an orange peel in Onehunga…
Perhaps you’ve always assumed that the most compelling stories from the past come from somewhere else. Spoiler alert – they don’t!
Right here, written in the pages of our own New Zealand story is a line-up of characters up there with any gunslinger from the Wild West: heroes and villains, do-gooders and ne’er-do-wells, high-flyers and low-lifers – we’ve got more than our share.
It’s said the past informs the present, but how many of us know of, or were even taught of the characters who make up our own past and who helped shape who we’ve become? Not just the great and good but those with dirt under their nails and blood on their hands; the sinew and gristle of our backstory.
Bringing it to life with a bang is the travelling ensemble ‘Unsung Heroes’
The multi-media show of original songs, written and performed by Chris Priestley and Cameron Bennett, supported by virtuoso guitarist Nigel Gavin and vocalist Sonia Wilson, guarantees to inform and entertain.
Club night! Floor singers first half. Email whangateaufolk@gmail.com to book a spot.
$20 on the door, cash or bank transfer accepted. Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start.
