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What happens when an obsessively organised divorcee moves in with her hopelessly messy best friend?

In Neil Simon’s hilarious female adaptation of his classic comedy, Olive Madison and Florence Unger discover that friendship can survive almost anything, almost. Fast‑paced and irresistibly funny, this comedy remains one of the most entertaining and enduring plays ever written.

One is gloriously untidy.
The other is gloriously… well, Florence!

Two very different women.
One apartment.
One disastrous attempt at friendship.
And enough arguments, chaos and laughter to remind us that sometimes the people who drive us completely mad are the very people we need!

Tickets are just $30 Booking Fee.

Caroline Bay will come alive with an afternoon of tasty food and beverage. Enjoy a range of regional and local producers washed down with great Kiwi music including Brad Staley Band, Steffany Beck, Retrosonic & The Groove Blues Band.

Saturday 31 October, 2026 Caroline Bay, Timaru

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All peony stems purchased on the day will be donated to The Scoliosis Compass of New Zealand.

There is a gold coin donation to enter the event which is also donated to this organisation.

All stallholders nominate a sum to have their stall at our event and this is also donated to this organisation.

There is a petting zoo for the kiddies, cupcakes, peony seedlings (various sizes), peony stems, food, hot and cold beverages, vegetable and herb seedlings, and local craft stallholders offering exciting products for your garden and home. A great opportunity to start putting away gifts for Christmas, dare I say it! This event will go ahead rain, hail or snow.

The Harcourts Geraldine Festival returns from 13 – 15 November 2026, bringing three days of local flavour, creativity, music and country charm to the heart of Geraldine.

Wander through more than 200 market stalls, browse boutique finds, grab something delicious from the food trucks, and enjoy live entertainment around town and the Domain. There’s plenty more to discover, from beautiful open gardens and art exhibitions to Saturday’s Party in the Park and Sunday’s relaxed Lazy Day in the Domain.

Bring the family, round up your friends and make a weekend of it in beautiful Geraldine. With accommodation filling quickly, it’s worth getting your stay sorted early!

The South Canterbury Home & Garden Show is back at the Southern Trust Events Centre, Timaru, from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 February 2027. Whether you’re building, renovating, decorating or sprucing up the garden, it’s the easiest way to find fresh ideas, new products and expert advice in one place.

Chat face to face with local and national businesses, see and touch the products, and pick up show specials you won’t find anywhere else. Catch the free Ask an Expert sessions, find NZ made gems, and get quotes sorted in one visit. Our easy one-way layout means you won’t miss a thing.

Opening hours: Friday 26 and Saturday 27 February, 10am to 5pm. Sunday 28 February, 10am to 4pm.

Entry: Adults $5. SuperGold Card holders $2.50 on Friday only. Under 16s free.

Tickets and info at https://homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/south-canterbury-home-garden-show/