Jackie Clarke Goes Prima Diva at Balcairn Hall

Back by popular demand! Homegrown chanteuse Jackie Clarke turns her powerhouse vocals, wicked humour and maverick entertainment style to the songs of the 20th and 21st Centuries most legendary divas.

Ms Clarke pays homage to Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, Streisand and more! From Alison Durbin to Dolly Parton, from Kate Bush to Gaga, Jackie lets her diva flag fly, while playfully engaging the audience with her trademark witty panache. Accompanied by the splendid Karl Benton on piano (Ardijah, Che Fu, Annie Crummer), expect iconic  songs performed with tender soul and gleeful virtuosity.

Jackie was awarded an MNZM for services to entertainment (2018) and the Variety Artists life time achievement award The Benny (2024). She has lived 40 years in theatre, (Mamma Mia, Shirley Valentine) music (When The Cat’s Been Spayed, The Lady Killers) and TV (NZ Idol, The Semisis).

Don’t miss this rollicking show of bravura song styling, dazzling frockage, pin-drop moments and plenty of laughs from a NZ dairy-fed diva with her feet on the ground and her head in the stars. She’s been captivating audiences for over 40 years and was recognised with an MNZM for services to the entertainment industry in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2018 and a lifetime achievement award ‘The Benny’ from The Variety Artist Club in 2024. In 2016 Jackie was named Top Female Artist by the Variety Artists Club of NZ and in 2017 received the Variety Artists Club Top Group Award, for The Lady Killers. 

Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashbys Road, Balcairn

One night only - Wednesday 7th May 2025 7:30pm

Tickets $30 from

• Sally Mac's, Amberley
• Stan's 7-Dday Pharmacy, Rangiora
• Sefton Garage
• www.balcairnhall.com

ROAR – alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - Famous Country Supper - bring a cushion!

Funds raised from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall.

Brought to you with the support of Mike Greer Homes NC.