State Highway 48



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After making audiences laugh and cry throughout the North Island, now it's Auckland's turn to take part in the magic of this original New Zealand work. 26 original songs make up this classic everyman tale. "I think to myself, this is going to be a classic" "Entertaining, impressive, witty" Theatreview Join the ride down State Highway 48 as Dave and Sharon, their kids, friends and workmates journey through the treacherous road of middle age. Relationships, friendships, work and family are all put to the test as the black dog of depression takes the driver's seat in Dave's life. And as he confronts job loss, marriage breakup and the immense change around him, he gets reminded about the important things in life - friends, family, love. "This is a musical that has everything" Stuff State Highway 48 was written by Chris Williams. Director: Geoff Turkington Creative Producer: Rachael Penman Musical Director Mark Dennison