Numbers were down at the show simply because the show was competing with the All Blacks and the dreaded lurgies attacking those hearty followers. With one player out due to suspected Covid (update: thankfully not) and another called away, the Honest Liars roped in one of the newbies and one from the crew to make …
Not only were the audience numbers up from the previous show, but the games flowed thick and fast, making it one very packed night of fun and laughter. After a bit of warm-up, it was straight into the first game of the night, the ‘Clap Game’. This had Kathy and Brett’s suggestion of “motorcycle” turn …
After the dreaded Covid hit our shores and locked us down, we finally had our first workshop. And what a great workshop it was too! Thankfully, the weather was sunny as the keen students arrived in the Green Room, anticipating a great day. Sadly Covid had crashed one out, but all others on the list …
It proved to be a very different show, as not only did the Honest Liars present a brand new game, but there was a tinge of sadness. The last day of daylight saving didn’t faze the exuberance of the Honest Liars players as they arrived at the theatre ready to play to a nearly full …
Even though N.Z. was right in the midst of the red light scenario laid out by the government, neither it nor the rush of omicron proved to be a deterrent. Six p.m. and the Honest Liars had arrived at the theatre ready to set up and begin warming the grey matter for the evening’s performance. …
The players were excited about performing on a new stage in their new home at 16th Ave Theatre. The threat of rain was gone as the Honest Liars arrived at the theatre and began inspecting their new home. Finding an actual ‘Actors’ Room’ with couches and tables delighted the players as it provided the much-needed …
FINALLY! After 6 months the Honest Liars got back on stage at the Fringe Festival. As the sun beamed down on a glorious Tauranga day, the players arrived at the Historic Village at the appointed time. The festival was in full swing and the colourful costumes were parading the streets where the music got the …
The day of the August show arrived with sunshine and warmth. The Honest Liars headed to the Jam Factory with great expectations and high energy of the afternoon and evening ahead. 3 pm, and teacher, Jim Fishwick was ready to begin a compact, fast-moving master workshop. He introduced the players to alternative ways to known …
There was excitement in the air as the players arrived at the Jam Factory. Something different was happening, and everyone knew it was going to be a diverse sort of show. Live music would be the opening act, and the improv band, Stone Immortal, was already set up and doing sound checks when the players …
Slow early ticket sales followed by a late rush of fun-seekers escaping the terrible weather resulted in a nearly full house. It was terrific to welcome Neil, the troupe’s founder, into the audience to see the show before he makes the shift to Auckland. The Honest Liars will all miss him and thank him for …
