Director - Kyle Chuen

Musical Director - Nick Braae
Assistant Director/Choreographer - Aroha Whaanga

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Next to Normal is a 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centres on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. The musical addresses grief, depression, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and the underbelly of suburban life.

Adult themes. Recommended for a mature audience.​

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Diana - Julia Booth*

Diana - Courteney Mayall*

Dan - Kyle Chuen

Natalie - Zara Thompson

Gabe - Jonathan Herd*

Henry - Felix Rowe

Dr Madden - Zac Clarke

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Understudies:

Natalie - Kate Scotting

Gabe/Henry - Noah Fortuin

Dan/Dr Madden - Alex Pelham-Waerea

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*Julia will play the role of Diana for the following performances: 1 May, 3 May, 6 May & 8 May.
Courteney will play the role of Diana for the remaining performances, 2 May, 5 May, 7 May & 9 May.

Noah will play the role of Gabe on 6 May.

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Meteor Theatre, Hamilton

Friday 1 May  7.30pm

Saturday 2 May  7.30pm

Sunday 3 May  2pm

Tuesday 5 May  7.30pm

Wednesday 6 May  7.30pm

Thursday 7 May  7.30pm

Friday 8 May  7.30pm

Saturdy 9 May  7.30pm

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BOOK NOW! Early Bird tickets (save $10 per ticket) are available until 28 February.

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