Centrepoint Theatre

"William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night or 'what you will' June 17 - July 16. At the new Centrepoint Theatre cnr Pitt & Church St." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

" Gulls. By Robert Hewett. Directed by William Walker. Starring Duncan Smith. Oct 2 - Nov 9. Centrepoint Theatre. Phone 86983." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

During Local History Week 2016, Graham Slater gave this lecture on the history of the Centrepoint Theatre.

"Noel Coward's Fallen Angels. Centrepoint Theatre. Phone 89329. March 8 - April 3." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Duck and Cover. A late night show. Friday 27, Saturday 28 June. 11.30pm. Friday 4, Saturday 5 July. $4 and $5. Book Centrepoint Theatre. Phone 86893." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Memo to the children of Palmerston North. I, Professor Hans von Stickenfast aim to do the following things with the help of my evil assistant Sprocket.....1. Invent the stickiest, gloopiest hard-to-get-offiest glue in the world. 2. Make lots of money by ransoming Princess..er... Whatsername! If stupid King Norman doesn't cough up with the cash I'll stick glue into the water supply so everyone's mouth wil be shut!!!. 3. Retire somwhere warm and cosy.... 4. Do something about that tiresome goody-good Peter. He makes me sick! If you want to see me carry out my plan of action come to....'The Stickiest Glue in the World'. It will be very exciting so book at Centrepoint now!! Yours gruesomely Prof. von Stickenfast. Centrepoint Theatre corner Church and Pitt Streets Palmerston North. P.O. box 716 phone 86.983 89329. Between Sat. 15 Dec & Sat. 22 Dec - two shows: 10.30am & 1pm. Children $2.00 - Adults $2.50." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Centrepoint Theatre presents the world premiere of: Domestic Tragedy: a farce by Jeffrey Thomas. Nov. 15 - Dec. 22. Bookings ph 89329. Spnsored by Dejeuner Restaurant and Mamelitos Mexican Restaruant. Try us, we think you'll be impressed." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Badjelly the Witch by Spike Milligan. Centrepoint Theatre. May 8 - 13. 10 & 11.30 a.m. Palmeston North Intermediate Children's Press." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Noel Coward's Tonight at Eight-Thirty. Centrepoint Theatre. Oct. 3 - Nov. 8." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Under Milkwood by Dylan Thomas. Centrepoint Theatre 27 June to 26 July." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Centrepoint Theatre presents the World Premiere of An Infinite Number of Monkeys. A new play by E. A. Moore. Opening 4th October." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Cloud Nine by Caryl Churchill. April to May. Centrepoint Theatre. 89 329." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Studio Twelve presents "An Evening with" Pedro Arevalo, music - John McClatchie, poetry. Venue Centrepoint Theatre. Date Friday 1st September. Time 11pm." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Ashes by David Rudkin. Centrepoint Theatre. Feb. 6 - March 2. Phone 86.983 89.329." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

Sherrill Cooper was born in 1946. She spent four years as a dancer with the NZ Ballet before becoming involved with the New Theatre and the Unity Theatre in Wellington in 1971. She spent eight months at the Four Seasons Theatre in Whanganui, fifteen months freelancing in Wellington and in later 1973, she toured with NZ Music Theatre Ensemble before coming to Palmerston North. She was with the Centrepoint for fifteen months.

"We Can't Pay? We Won't Pay! By Dario Fo. Translated by Lino Pertile. Adapted by Bill Colville and Robert Walker. Centrepoint Thearre. January 23 - February 21." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"What the Butler Saw by Joe Orton. Centrepoint Theare, Nov 14 - Dec 20." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter. Centrepoint Theatre from June 25." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Thursday 14 May 1987.

"Bringing a little soft shoe shuffle to schoolkids over the holidays are Peter Tait (left), Kerryn Walsh and Time Homewood - otherwise known as The Oddbods. The play is running at Centrepoint Theatre over the next two weeks, and is aimed at five to 10-year olds, with Ross Girven handling direction and John Wraight narration"

"Centrepoint Theatre Co. Murray Schisgal's comedy. Luv. Opening 15 August. Artwork by Guardian Newspaper." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.