She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge.
Award-winning playwright, TV and screenwriter (Marvel Studios, Disney) Qui Nguyen weaves a high-energy, dramatic comedy blending reality with supermodel elves, warrior women, and ogres. This tale, performed by the talented Court Youth Company, explores friendship and acceptance, offering a heart-pounding homage to the inner geek and warrior in us all, with more than a touch of humour.
Join the adventure whether you are a D&D enthusiast or newcomer.
“Packed with action, wit, and a sizable nerd-quotient, the production is a delight from start to finish.” – Theatremania
“Deceptively breezy and rather ingenious. The whole enterprise is kind of dopey and kind of invigorating and kind of remarkable. It will slash and shapeshift its way into your heart.” – The New York Times
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Tickets
Standard Adult $34 Senior (65+) $29 Friends of The Court Theatre $29 Group (10+) 10% Discount* Child (under 18) $20 Community Services, Student ID or Hāpai Access cardholders $20 *Applies to Standard Adult, Friends, Child and Senior price tickets -
Game Night with Questbook
Join us for a one-of-a-kind adventure as we blend the worlds of theatre and tabletop gaming! A collaboration between The Court Theatre and Questbook, we are thrilled to present an evening of Dungeons & Dragons like never before.
Players will step into the mystical realms at Dice & Slice and embark on epic quests alongside the talented actors and crew members from the upcoming theatre production, She Kills Monsters. This unique event offers players the chance to engage in immersive storytelling and dynamic gameplay with the very performers who bring stories to life on stage.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of theatre and the thrill of adventure all in one evening!
Teams will be created on the night, so simply turn up and find a table with one of Questbook’s professional Storytellers.
6:30pm, Tuesday 6 August 2024.
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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 She Kills Monsters will be held at 2pm on 31 August 2024. Book your tickets here.