Destiny's Cousin:
The Reunion Spectacular
Destiny's Cousin:
The Reunion Spectacular
Devised by Cassandra Tse, Renée Bryton, Catherine Gavigan-Binnie and ​Ellie Stewart
Directed by Karen Anslow
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Destiny's Cousin, the beloved a cappella pop superstar group, haven't performed together since parting ways in the mid-2000s. But the gals have fallen on hard times, and they've decided to put the band back together and go back to where it all began: Wellington, New Zealand. Join your favourite pop starlet supergroup in the concert of a lifetime: All the hits, none of the instruments.
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Destiny's Cousin: The Reunion Spectacular is a one-act concert event devised and performed by Cassandra Tse, Ellie Stewart, Renée Iosefa and Catherine Gavigan-Binnie, pushing both comedy and musicianship to the forefront of the experience. You’ll get to know the beloved personalities of New Zealand’s most successful a cappella pop group as they perform the 80s, 90s and 00s hits you may have first heard from the likes of Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, the Spice Girls and Destiny’s Child.
This show is a love letter to the magic of a capella singing, the unifying force of the music we grew up dancing to and the power of four-part friendship.
CAST
Cassidy Soo
Cassandra Tse
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Renata Ritchie
Renée Bryton
Catriona Batriona
Catherine Gavigan-Binnie
Lady Estella Barkham
​Ellie Stewart
CREW
Director & Stage Manager
Karen Anslow
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Choreographer
Mel Heaphy
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Production Designer
Paige Barnes
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Stage Managers (cover)
Anna Barker
Michael Stebbings
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Video Designer
Jamie Cain
REVIEWS
"The script is both cynical and hilarious and the singers are stunningly talented."
- Sarah Catherall, The Post
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"A big show on a tiny stage. Most impressive."
​- Dave Smith, Theatreview
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"The show works through its heartfelt homage and thorough parody of the stereotypical girl group - the wonderful musical performances are the cherry on top."
​- Brie Keatley, Art Murmurs
GALLERY
Photography by Emily K Brown