The Ambassador Theatre 90th Birthday
1218 Great North Rd, Pt Chevalier, Auckland
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The Ambassador Theatre in Pt Chevalier turns 90 years old this April. To celebrate her long life and colourful stories, we invite you to attend a week of special events at Cupid bar.
Tuesday 9th April: The first night features a Q&A session hosted by Russell Brown and others telling some yarns. Did you know the Ambassador was one of the best independent rock’n’roll venues in Tamaki Makaurau? It was essentially Auckland’s CBGB.
Many a band formed here or played their first live gig; cut their teeth in this little corner. Some stories of debauchery, drugs and liquor may be true and some may be invented… but who could make this stuff up?
We will also be letting limited numbers of people enter into the theatre for a peek at the space behind the velvet curtains. Bring a koha for entry (gold coin).
Wednesday 10th April: If rock bands aren’t your scene and you’d rather shake your tail feather from the bar whilst sipping a cocktail, well dust off your flapper dress and put on your Wednesday best. We will be providing soothing soul and sophisticated jazz tonight along with a tasty 1920s-inspired beverage menu.
Thursday 11th April: After a wee hiatus from gracing these floors, (well they have been touring and living in the USA) Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 are back for one night…. “for those of us that remember the good ole’ days of The Ambassador Bar kicking out the jams.” Back to the Bassy! Opening act is King Kaiju. Let’s make this an unforgettable Ambassador Reunion show. $10 on the door
Friday 12th April: For all you animal print lovers, a night where you can indulge and wear multiple prints/ Hawaiian shirts/ onesies/ camo/ pyjamas/ snake jewellery/ whatever wild things your heart desires. Featuring Allan Perrott (House of Bamboo) and a special guest appearance by Randa.
Saturday 13th April: To close the week we have one more band in store for you - trio Warm Leather features Mr A. Tolley, MF Joyce of Demiwhores, Boxcar Guitars, Drab Doo Riffs and Magic Factory note, and JP Watson of Slavetrader, Blazing Shade, Luna Vela and Magic Factory supersub. If you didn’t think things had heated up around here, well they will be smokin’ by now!!! Followed by a DJ set and our final theatre viewing. $10-$15 on the door
Viewings will take place every night of the week, 9-13th April. Guaranteed viewing times at 5pm, 6pm & midnight. If you snooze you lose! Feel free to call us 0276086486 or email - welcome@cupidbar.net for more info.
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