Limelight Theatre Co. Inc. (Carterton)

22/09/2026

To Be Or Not To Bother - David Tristram
Wairarapa Te Huinga Tāngata Wairarapa Events Centre November 18-22
The Little Grimely Crew are back together at Limelight Theatre. This would be our fourth play in this series and for those that have seen the others, this one is particularly entertaining.
Gordon (Stefan Van Trigt) has read every four person play there is and for various reasons has decided the winning formula is "an evening of Shakespeare". I mean, what could go wrong if you start with the world's greatest playright?
Well... Joyce (Bronwyn Steffert) has issues, so Bernard (Bernard Vose) "helps", while also riling Margaret (Margaret Jesson), who in turn, is the diva.
As always with David Tristram, this is pure comedy entertainment.

22/04/2026

Cancelled Wednesday 22nd April
5 Murders in Whitechapel by Nathan Roseman; Directed by Margaret Jesson. Wairarapa Event Centre April 23-26 https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/limelight-theatres-5-murders-in-whitechapel-22nd-april-25th-april-8pm-sunday-26th-matinee-200pm/

Unfortunately, due to the weather and cast stuck in Martinborough we have had to cancel tonight's show. Thank you to the Wairarapa Events Centre for contacting the ticket holders and rebooking for other nights. In the meantime check out the write up in the Wairarapa Midweek and come along to see the story as told by Carterton playwright Nathan Roseman.

Limelight Theatres 5 Murders in Whitechapel22nd to 25th at 8pm & 26th April 2:00pm Buy Tickets When Wednesday, April 22 – 8:00 pm Thursday, April 23 – 8:00 pm Friday, April 24 – 8:00 pm Saturday, April 25 – 8:00 pm Sunday, April 26 – 2:00 pm Prices General Admission $21.00 (Inclusive of bo...

18/04/2026

5 Murders in Whitechapel by Nathan Roseman; Directed by Margaret Jesson. Wairarapa Event Centre April 22-26 https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/limelight-theatres-5-murders-in-whitechapel-22nd-april-25th-april-8pm-sunday-26th-matinee-200pm/
Bonnets and perch hats with ribbons and feathers
Gloves and shawls and little drawstring bags
Top hat and waistcoat
Cloth cap and apron
Silk hankies, lace hankies and a pocket fob watch
Come along with your little piece of Victoriana and watch us chase down a killer

14/04/2026

5 Murders in Whitechapel by Nathan Roseman; Directed by Margaret Jesson. Wairarapa Event Centre April 22-26
https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/limelight-theatres-5-murders-in-whitechapel-22nd-april-25th-april-8pm-sunday-26th-matinee-200pm/
Busy Victorian Whitechapel and where is the best place to get all the news and gossip about the Jack the Ripper Murders? The gossip at the busy station and the daily newspapers headlines of course. Come along and hear the clues and chatter between the Station Master and Newsboy. You might even spot the antics of Newsboy's little brother.

11/04/2026

5 Murders in Whitechapel by Nathan Roseman; Directed by Margaret Jesson. Wairarapa Event Centre April 22-26
https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/limelight-theatres-5-murders-in-whitechapel-22nd-april-25th-april-8pm-sunday-26th-matinee-200pm/

Dr Jacobs - Psychiatrist using forensic psychology to profile Jack the Ripper. The original case is credited with starting the criminal profiling field, particularly through the efforts of Dr. Thomas Bond.

Inspector Frederick Abberline - Was an original lead detective in this case. He was promoted to Chief Inspector in 1890, retiring two years later to be a private detective.

Come along and see the two of them try to figure out the clues and pinpoint who he might be.

07/04/2026

5 Murders in Whitechapel by Nathan Roseman; Directed by Margaret Jesson. Wairarapa Event Centre April 22-26
https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/limelight-theatres-5-murders-in-whitechapel-22nd-april-25th-april-8pm-sunday-26th-matinee-200pm/

The Whitechapel Vigilance Committee was formed on the 10th of September 1888, to assist the police in their investigation into Jack the Ripper. They also patrolled the streets to help keep the locals safe. Key members were:
George Lusk, Chairman and builder/decorator – Butcher in our story
Joseph Aarons, Treasurer and pub owner
B. Harris, Secretary
Come along to see if they get their man.

02/04/2026

5 Murders in Whitechapel by Nathan Roseman. Directed by Margaret Jesson. Wairarapa Event Centre April 22-26
Rehearsals are in full swing. This is the cast trying out their costumes - maybe there is a villain among them?

Tickets from https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/limelight-theatres-5-murders-in-whitechapel-22nd-april-25th-april-8pm-sunday-26th-matinee-200pm/