Bitches Box: Episode 4 is expected to deliver a night of laughs for cyclone-impacted regions in Tairāwhiti and Whakatāne next month.
Comic actors Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar will revisit some of their most loved dog characters — the “bitches” in the show’s title.
“Set on a high country station on a day when the sheep are being mustered off the back blocks, the usual chaos ensues,” a show spokesperson said.
“This latest offering once again delivers the hilarious, fast-paced, multi-character comedy they’ve become world famous in rural New Zealand for.
“It will give rural communities a chance to take a break, connect and laugh with others.”
The support organisation Farmstrong is sponsoring the shows. Spokesman Gerard Vaughan said, “Often when we are under the pump, we forget to do the things that help us to get through.
“These events create an opportunity for farmers and growers, their families, and their teams to have a night off, have a laugh and connect with others. Having breaks away from the day-to-day challenges is a great way to refresh so you are in a good headspace to keep going”.
The three shows in Gisborne have been scheduled for April 18, 19 and 20. The first one, on Thursday April 18, will be at the Turihaua Angus sales complex. The following night the show will be at the Waerenga-o-Kuri Hall, and on the Saturday night, at the Matawai Memorial Hall.
All tickets are $15 which includes a barbecue dinner which starts at 6.30pm. The show starts at 7.30pm.
Book tickets and get more information from the Farmstrong website.
■ Farmstrong is about helping farmers deal with a job that comes with a unique set of challenges, many of which can be hard to predict or control. They range from climate events like drought and flood to fluctuations in commodity prices, changing government legislation and new technology.
“Along with these external factors come the demands of running any business — financial and production planning, managing cash flow, hiring and managing staff, succession planning etc,” a Farmstrong spokesperson said.
“These pressures aren’t going to disappear so it’s vital that farmers develop the skills and resilience to cope.”
In 2023, 14,000 farmers and growers increased their wellbeing thanks to Farmstrong.
“Research shows many farmers are great at looking after their equipment and stock, but, like other NZers, they can neglect their own wellbeing.
“As an industry, we cannot afford to let these pressures reach the point where they damage productivity and affect the lives of families.”
In 2023, 14,000 farmers and growers increased their wellbeing thanks to Farmstrong.
