Coromandel Town Theatre Group - Coromandel Players

03/10/2026

01/10/2026

Unfortunately not in Coromandel Town at this stage, as Penny Ashton is unwell! Fingers crossed for rescheduling at a later date!

🎭✨ PENNY ASHTON IS COMING TO THE COROMANDEL! ✨🎭

Get ready for an entertaining night out with Penny Ashton, one of New Zealand’s acclaimed solo performers, coming to Coromandel Town and Whangamatā this October!

Penny has been touring the world for over 20 years, performing more than 1,000 solo shows from Edinburgh to Edmonton to Mosgiel. She has represented New Zealand in Theatresports and even performed Slam Poetry at Glastonbury Festival.

Her award-winning solo musicals, including Promise and Promiscuity, Olive Copperbottom and The Tempestuous, have delighted audiences around the world. In 2023, her adaptation of Sense and Sensibility was presented by the Court Theatre to great acclaim, followed by a Wellington season in 2024 that attracted more than 5,500 people.

📍 Coromandel Town – Hauraki House Theatre
📅 Friday 2nd October
⏰ 7pm

📍 Whangamatā Hall
📅 Saturday 3rd October
⏰ 7.30pm

🎟️ Tickets available from Coromandel Town Information Centre

Don’t miss the chance to see this powerhouse of Kiwi theatre and comedy live on the Coromandel! 🎭

30/09/2026

Upsetting message from Penny Ashton
Hello Coromandel,
I am so sorry to do this. Believe me I’ve never done this in my life. But last night onstage my voice just disappeared. I was sick a while back (grrrr to a friend not staying home when sick) and even tho I’ve recovered my vocal cords haven’t. So I have to cancel.
I have never done this before.
This is my 6th arts on tour and I’ve never cancelled anything before.
I also love Coromandel town. I am gutted.
So so sorry
Penny

29/09/2026