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Created by
Baz Luhrmann -
Book by
Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce -
Adapted by
Terry Johnson -
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Directed by
Benjamin Kilby-Henson -
Musical Direction by
Richard Marrett -
Choreography by
Kira Josephson -
Specialist Ballroom Choreography by
Jonny Williams
Meet Scott Hastings: ballroom dancer, future champion, rebel. When Scott’s radical dance moves raise eyebrows with the Australian Federation, he finds himself dancing with Fran, a beginner who has no moves at all. Inspiring each other, the couple find the courage to defy both convention and their families – and discover that to be a winner, your steps don’t need to be strictly ballroom…
Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom The Musical features smash-hit songs "Love is in the Air,” “Perhaps Perhaps, Perhaps” and “Time After Time,” and all new music written by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect. This feel-good ballroom sensation is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring and get your toes tapping!
“…utterly ridiculous, totally joyous…” – The Guardian
“If you want dance, happy faces, fun, frolics and farce, look no further.” - On Magazine
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Key Dates
- 7:30pm, Friday, 22 December 2024: Private event
- 7:30pm, Saturday, 23 November 2024: Opening night
- 6:30pm, Tuesday, 3 December 2024: Forum - a special performance where audiences get to ask cast and crew questions after the show
- 2pm, Saturday, 14 December 2024: Matinee | NZSL Interpreted Performance
- 7:30pm, Wednesday, 18 December 2024: Audio Described Performance
- 6:30pm, Thursday, 19 December 2024: New Zealand Actors Benevolent Fund 'bucket drive'
- 4pm, Sunday, 22 December 2024: Accessibly Priced Performance - on sale 9.30am, Monday 18 November
- 2pm, Saturday, 18 January 2025: Backstage Tour
- 7:30pm, Friday, 31 January 2025: Private event in the The Court Theatre's foyer. Tickets for this performance are limited and some of foyer will have restricted access.
- 7:30pm, Saturday, 1 February 2025: Closing night
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Tickets
Earlybird** Standard Adult $84 $99 Senior (65+) $84 $89 Friends of The Court Theatre $84 $84 Group (10+) 10% Discount* Child (under 18) $50 Community Services, Student ID or Hāpai Access cardholders $59 *Applies to Standard Adult, Friends, Child and Senior price tickets
** Early bird price is only valid for the first three weeks of the show’s season – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Matinees only. Early bird ticket sales close on the opening night of the show. -
Backstage Tour
Step behind the scenes at The Court Theatre to explore a world of theatrical magic!
Everything happens on site here at our Addington Shed, from the creation of grand sets out in our workshop, to the crafting of astounding costumes you've seen in productions like Something Rotten!.
A member of our Court Theatre team will host your tour, sharing stories of past productions and giving you a real taste of what goes on behind the scenes at the South Island's largest theatre company.
The backstage tour for Strictly Ballroom The Musical will be held at 2pm on 18 January 2025. Book your tickets here.