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Sir Roger Hall remains Aotearoa New Zealand’s most popular playwright. Since 1976 his plays have often been box office gold.  Now 85, and continuing to write plays through retirement, he recently told The Post he’d be happiest to die in front of the keyboard. He talks about his latest play - about an investment art club - to Culture 101. 

Reviving a Victorian home on Sturt Street, Pitch has transformed this dwelling into a boutique stay in Ballarat Central, once home to a notable physician.

Here it is: Our Play. Greg McGee & Foreskins Lament. From Metro N°5, October 1981.

Remember the Gliding On TV show about New Zealand’s tired old Public Service?
It was a sit-com written by Roger Hall - adapted from a play he’d written cal

THESE BOOMERS ARE A-OK New Zealand’s most successful playwright and the “Godfather of New Zealand Theatre” Sir Roger Hall is opening his latest play in Nelson and Blenheim this August. Summerset Retirement Villages Present Winding Up by Roger Hall ...

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Hall, whose latest play Winding Up started at The Court Theatre last week, will host The Court Theatre Supporters celebration Great Debate event, one of three functions planned to celebrate 50 years of theatre at The Court. “I am delighted to be taking part in The Court Theatre’s 50th Birthday celebrations in April,” he said. “It will be an occasion both to look back and honour so many who have contributed and to look forward and appreciate those who are planning The Court’s exciting ...