Keep up to date with the latest news from your theatre: Christchurch’s The Court Theatre. From exclusive interviews with our cast and crew to updates about our new initiatives, you’ll find everything you need to know about what’s happening at The Court right here.
Director's Chat: Simon Bennett Talks The Father
Published: 10/08/2019
Before opening night, we sat down with director Simon Bennett to discuss the importance of The Father, his own connection to dementia and why this drama is an unmissable piece of theatre.
International Premiere of Blazing Drama
Published: 31/07/2019
Flames are licking at The Court Theatre as The Arsonists enter The Forge, presenting a blazing drama featuring live music.
Staging the Realities of Dementia
Published: 11/07/2019
After wowing audiences around the world, award-winning drama The Father is opening at The Court Theatre, giving Cantabrians a powerful insight into the reality of dementia.
Talking Kiwi Theatre with Gary Henderson
Published: 26/06/2019
"To make more good theatre, you first have to make more theatre."
Next Sunday we're putting on a rehearsed reading of Gary Henderson's newest play, The Breath of Silence! In this exclusive chat he talks about what inspired him and his thoughts on the state of New Zealand theatre.
KidsFest Fun at The Court Theatre
Published: 18/06/2019
Just in time for KidsFest, The Court Theatre is putting on a magical production full of froggy, fairy-tale fun!
From Footman to Director: Ross Gumbley Revives Classic French Play
Published: 29/05/2019
32 years after his first involvement with Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Court Theatre’s Artistic Director Ross Gumbley is back in the rehearsal room, directing the play that marked his first professional acting debut!
Becoming Hedwig with Adam Rennie
Published: 25/05/2019
Taking on one of the hardest roles in musical theatre history, actor Adam Rennie is our Hedwig! Before opening night, he sat down to discuss this epic, glam-rock musical.
Army of Young Performers Take the Stage at The Court Theatre
Published: 24/05/2019
Battle is raging at The Court Theatre as The Court Youth Company present their biggest production ever in epic play Boudica.
Christchurch Performing Arts Precinct
Published: 21/05/2019
An update on the status of The Court Theatre's home in the Christchurch Performing Arts Precinct.
Christchurch Comedians Reclaim National Theatresports Championship
Published: 15/05/2019
For the first time in over a decade, the National Theatresports Championship is back in the hands of The Court Jesters!