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14 - 30 May, 2027$30.00 - $96.00
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This hilarious play was a talk-of-the-town sensation in 2026 and it’s back for another run. Award-winning writer Fiona Samuel MNZM retraces the remarkable trajectory of a farm girl from the Waikato who became New Zealand’s first elected female Prime Minister and a global voice through her work at the United Nations and beyond.
Helen the Elder is played by the luminous Jennifer Ward-Lealand CNZM and Helen the Younger by the brilliant Lauren Gibson. The two Helens deconstruct her public image and private self, satirically framed through the lens of six key outfits. Helen Clark faced intense and constant criticism of her looks and choice of clothes.
Directed by Sophie Roberts, this play is an interrogation of social expectations, private compromises and public masks. Ultimately, we are asked, if Helen Clark broke through the glass ceiling to lead the way for women in power, where are we now?
Until 2 Feb 2027, tickets to this show can only be purchased as part of a 2027 Subscription.
Ticket Information
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Premium: $96.00
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Adult - A Reserve: $83.00
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Senior, Group 6+ - A Reserve: $78.00
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Group 12+ - A Reserve: $730.00
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Concession - A Reserve: $63.00
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Adult - B Reserve: $71.00
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Senior, Group 6+ - B Reserve: $66.00
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Group 12+ - B Reserve: $61.00
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Concession - B Reserve: $51.00
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30 & Under: $30.00
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Arrive early for a waterfront stroll or a pre-show drink and bite at the theatre bar. If driving, pre-book your parking, as spaces around Wynyard Quarter can fill quickly on performance nights.
Getting there
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ASB Waterfront Theatre is at 138 Halsey Street in Wynyard Quarter, around a 17-minute walk from Waitematā Station. The CityLink and other bus services stop nearby, while theatre parking can be pre-booked on Jellicoe Street.
For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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