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.
Discussing Elling with Director Lara Macgregor
Published: 18/02/2019
Lara Macgregor is the director behind upcoming production Elling! Before opening night, we sat down with Lara to discuss the play - and how she's going in the rehearsal room, wrangling her two lead actors...
Safe Driving Messages Shared Through Touring Theatre Show
Published: 12/02/2019
Performers Monique Clementson and Fergus Inder won’t be cutting any corners when they take to the road in Crash Bash: Reaction, an interactive touring experience educating Canterbury High School students about safe driving.
Court Theatre to be Reunited with Costume Collection
Published: 07/02/2019
Christchurch’s The Court Theatre is being reunited with some of its oldest costume pieces as the restoration of the Arts Centre te Matatiki Toi Ora advances into its second stage.
Comedy Duo Reunite On Stage at The Court Theatre
Published: 25/01/2019
After more than nine years since their last performance together, comedy double act Mark Hadlow and Ross Gumbley will be reuniting on stage this February in quirky comedy Elling.
Scared Scriptless Returns for 2019
Published: 24/01/2019
Christchurch’s favourite improv comedy show is back as Scared Scriptless returns with two very special, very early 8pm shows!
KidsFest Hit Returns as Monthly Show at The Court Theatre
Published: 21/01/2019
Giggles will be ringing out at The Court Theatre as improvised comedy The Early Early Late Show begins running as a monthly event for 2019.
Telling Tall Tales with Emma Cusdin
Published: 16/01/2019
Emma Cusdin is the writer and director for our newest kids show, Thumbelina! Before rehearsals started, Cusdin sat down with us to talk about what this story means to her and the journey Thumbelina has had from script to stage.
Fairytale Fun Comes to The Court in Thumbelina
Published: 08/01/2019
It’s tough being a little lady. Winter is coming and Thumbelina’s tulip house is falling to pieces. Her only choice is to embark on a big adventure to find somewhere new to live and hopefully to discover who her real friends are on the way. This production of Thumbelina is no tall story, but rather a celebration of life’s small victories.
The Man Behind the Myth
Published: 05/01/2019
Actor Nic Kyle is playing one of the most iconic characters in musical theatre history as the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar!
Exploring the Musicology of Jesus Christ Superstar
Published: 27/12/2018
In-between his star-turns on stage, our Caiaphas, Ben Kubiak, is completing his PhD in musicology at the University of Auckland, focusing on the history and aesthetics of rock musical theatre – including Jesus Christ Superstar!