Antonio!
Performances at 6pm on February 14th, 7:30pm on February 15th and 16th. Additional relaxed performance Sunday 16th February, 2:30pm (touch tour, 1:30pm)

"A treasure chest of musical comedy." ★★★★ West End Best Friend (UK)
What if Shakespeare wasn’t just reusing a character name, but instead was inspired by one proudly queer pirate stealing hearts and booty on the high seas? Antonio takes the stage with his live band ‘The Fools for Love’ to reclaim his stories in this queer punk pirate musical not to be missed. He’s not bitter: he’s getting even!
Now touring Australasia after a ★★★★ and ★★★★★ sell-out season at Edinburgh Fringe 2023, 'Antonio!' is “the cult classic that we all deserve" Broadway Baby. “This show is such a joy; it’s hilarious, it’s camp” The Edinburgh Reporter "Vibrant, passionate and extremely fun" Theatre Travels (UK)
The Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit makes its debut on home soil!
Book by
Ania Upstill
Music and Lyrics by William Duignan and Andy Manning
Directed
by Andrew Paterson
Featuring Henry Ashby, William Duignan, Emma
Katene, Jthan Morgan and Ania Upstill
Antonio! is a queer punk
pirate musical starring Shakespeare's ultimate love interest.
The
performance at 2:30pm on 16 February will be a relaxed performance
preceded by a touch tour for blind and low-vision patrons at 1:30pm
(Seperate ticket types available). Antonio! is a highly auditory show
storytelling told through speech and music and will not be audio
described.
This relaxed performance will feature:
- Doors open at 1:45pm to
allow extra seating time
- Doors left open throughout the performance.
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House lights left at 20% in the auditorium for ease of movement
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Stimming toys will be provided (courtesy of DAT Fest), and other comfort
items are welcome.
- The front row of seats will be removed to
accommodate floor sitting and/or wheelchairs.
- A pre-show
demonstration before the show starts (time TBC)
- Stickers to allow
patrons to opt out of audience participation Otherwise, the show will be
the same as for other performances.
NOTE: At all performances of
Antonio! companion seats will be provided free of charge, and there are
no flashing lights. For all performances at the Hannah Playhouse, front
row seating is flexible and can be moved to accommodate extra
wheelchairs. For more information, please see
https://www.hannahplayhouse.org.nz/accessibility-at-the-hannah
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Venue Access Information Wheelchair accessible
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Theatre
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$27.00
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14-16 February 2025
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60 minutes
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Hannah Playhouse
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Hannah Playhouse
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PGR
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Medium Coarse Language, Mild Nudity