These guys charged $150 for a Lord of the Rings & Hans Zimmer symphonic experience, but actually provided a shitty orchestra that played sound-a-like knock-offs. Then when people started wanting their money back they claim everybody loved it and that the NZ government is somehow crippling culture and arts. What a bunch of dicks.
I felt the same when I first heard but, because it seemed surprising compared with the amount I’d paid for a couple of tickets, but I should really highlight that what I’m saying is hearsay. NZ already has lots of amateur theatre, and lots of people are in it because they enjoy it rather than because they’re hoping for a full time paid job. I think it’d be interesting to learn more about where the money goes and what people involved in productions like this think of it.
I agree, I shouldn’t make assumptions.