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.
Clowning around with A Paintbox of Clowns Writer and Director Dan Bain
Published: 12/04/2018
Dan Bain discusses his inspiration for A Paintbox of Clowns, how his clowning history influenced the play and why this silent show is the most exciting thing you can bring the kids to during the school holidays.
The Court's Chief Executive is moving on
Published: 10/04/2018
The Court Theatre’s Chief Executive Philip Aldridge today announced his resignation after thirteen years in the role. However he will not be lost to the arts, as he is taking on the role of Chief Executive for The Arts Centre.
Good Vibrations at The Court Theatre
Published: 09/04/2018
A low buzzing sound can be heard at The Court Theatre as the cast and crew prepare for the arrival of the theatre’s latest production, In the Next Room, or the vibrator play.
The original silent show for loud children returns
Published: 04/04/2018
Get ready to meet New Zealand’s silliest clowns in The Court Theatre’s silent children’s show, A Paintbox of Clowns.
A Q&A with Easy Money Costume Designer Deborah Moor
Published: 07/03/2018
Costume Designer Deborah Moor discuses the challenges of designing costumes, her inspiration for Easy Money and her favourite piece of costume design after 18 years of working at The Court.
Talking Easy Money with Playwright Roger Hall
Published: 02/03/2018
Roger Hall discusses the inspiration for his newest play, what his writing process is and why you should come along to see Easy Money.
Play Mates Host Sean Lydiard Reflects on a Great Night Out
Published: 26/02/2018
A little nervous to begin with, our University of Canterbury intern Sean Lydiard hosted our most recent 18 – 35 group of Play Mates as they took in a showing of Titus Andronicus together. And yes, he enjoyed himself. He took a moment to tell us about the experience.
Something for nothing in Easy Money
Published: 21/02/2018
There’s no such thing as a free lunch – something the characters in Roger Hall’s newest play will find out when they take to The Court Theatre’s mainstage this March for the world debut of Easy Money.
How to combat Titus Nausea
Published: 16/02/2018
You might have heard the rumours… Titus Andronicus is Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy and our cast and crew took that definition quite literally.
The Meridian Energy 2018/19 Season Launch
Published: 14/02/2018
On 10th March 2018 our 2018/2019 Meridian Energy Season will be brought to life – and tickets are on sale now.