Matuku Community Theatre

10/10/2026

👻 OPENING NIGHT WAS ELECTRIC! 🎭✨

A full house, an incredible atmosphere, and so much wonderful feedback from our audience both on the night and in the messages coming through today. ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who came along last night and helped make our opening night so special. The ghosts of Bumstone Cottage have officially arrived, and they're making quite the impression!

But if you missed out last night, don't worry... you have another chance to visit Bumstone Cottage TONIGHT before we take a little breather and return for another weekend of ghostly shenanigans! 👻

🎶 11 songs from the 80s, 90s & 00s
👻 Eccentric ghosts from different eras
😂 An original musical comedy with plenty of surprises

🎟️ Tickets are available online or at the door, subject to availability.
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/event/21259

Come and see what everyone's talking about!

📍 Ghosted by Matuku Community Theatre
🗓️ Tonight, Saturday 10 October

We'll see you at Bumstone Cottage! 🏚️👻

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09/10/2026

08/10/2026

OPENING NIGHT 🎭👻

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!

The doors are opening. The ghosts are ready. The cast is waiting.

After months of work, Ghosted finally meets its first audience tonight!

Join us at Matuku Takotako Sumner Centre for an original musical comedy full of ghosts, chaos, big personalities and some seriously nostalgic hits. 🎶

If you haven't got your ticket yet, there's still time!

🎟️ $30 + booking fees (door sales subject to availability)

GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/event/21259

Come and have a hauntingly good time with us! 👻

08/10/2026

1 DAY TO GO 👻

Tomorrow night, Bumstone Cottage comes to life...

Well. Sort of.

After months of rehearsals, rewrites, choreography, costumes, music, backstage chaos and more than a few questionable decisions, Ghosted is finally ready for it's its audiences.

Opening night is TOMORROW! 🎉

Come find out what happens when the living move into a house already occupied by six ghosts.

🎟️ Tickets are still available:
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/event/21259

08/10/2026

Just a quick PSA to correct any confusion, our ticket website had the incorrect start time for the show. On show nights, our doors open to the public at 7.15pm and the show starts at 8pm. We'd apologise for any confusion this issue has caused, we have fixed the issue now! We can't wait to see you all over the next 3 weekends 😁

07/10/2026

👻 Meet the Cast & Crew of Ghosted! 👻

Meet Flynn , Holly’s right-hand guy and the Assistant Stage Manager helping keep the backstage chaos of Ghosted under control! 🔦🍬

Name: Flynn Tamatea Bailey
Pronouns: he/him
Year joined MCT: 2023

When I’m not at the theatre, I am: Doing a variety of things, including training towards a career in Outdoor Education & Adventure Tourism.

How did you get involved with MCT?
I was offered to come along and help rig lights for the 2023 show, and Jen’s been dragging me back ever since… and I come for the backstage lolly jar. 🍬

From backstage logistics to whatever unexpected chaos Ghosted throws his way, Flynn is part of the team making sure the show gets from “places” to curtain call!

And apparently, after three years, we can safely assume the lollies are working as an effective retention strategy. 👀🍬

Come and see the backstage crew in action when Ghosted arrives at Bumstone Cottage this October! 👻

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/event/21259

07/10/2026

*Strobe light warning** FOUND FOOTAGE….does it prove life after death? 👻 You’ll have to visit Bumstone Cottage yourself to find out this Friday for Ghosted! From laughter or fright…your pants will be off!

07/10/2026

2 DAYS TO GO 💀

TWO DAYS.

The ghosts are getting restless.
The cast is getting excited.
The audience seats are waiting.

Ghosted opens THIS FRIDAY!

If you've been saying “I really should get tickets...” consider this your sign. 👀

🎟️ $30 + booking fees
📍 Matuku Takotako Sumner Centre

GET YOUR TICKETS

06/10/2026

👻 Meet the Cast & Crew of Ghosted! 👻

Meet Holly, our super-organised Stage Manager, keeping the chaos of Bumstone Cottage under control from backstage! 📋👻

Name: Holly White
Pronouns: she/her
Year joined MCT: 2024

When I’m not at the theatre, I am: Finishing up my pre-trade to be a sparky (or hopefully a lineman!), or working at one of my two jobs.

How did you get involved with MCT?
I was talking to a coworker about wanting to get involved in some community theatre, and she suggested I come along. So I did, and here I am!

As Stage Manager for *Ghosted*, Holly is the person helping make sure everything happens when it’s supposed to, where it’s supposed to, and that everyone is where they’re meant to be. Basically, while the ghosts are haunting Bumstone Cottage, Holly is keeping the humans backstage in line! 👻📋

From props and people to cues and all the little details that keep a production running smoothly, our Stage Manager is an essential part of the team. We’re not quite sure how she keeps it all organised… but we’re very glad she does!

Come and see what happens when the curtain opens and the organised backstage world meets the wonderfully chaotic world of Ghosted! 👻

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/event/21259

06/10/2026

3 DAYS TO GO 🎭

What do you get when you combine:

🏚️ A crumbling mansion
👻 Six ghosts
💍 A newlywed couple
🎶 Songs from the 80s, 90s & 00s
🤣 And a questionable plan to open a B&B?

GHOSTED!

Only 3 days until opening night. Don't miss your chance to see MCT's original musical comedy.

🎟️ Tickets: $30 + booking fees

BOOK NOW
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/event/21259