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.
30 Below and Pay What You Can to be launched at The Court
Published: 05/10/2017
The Court Theatre has been bringing drama, music, comedy and joy to Christchurch for almost fifty years. Now two new initiatives, 30 Below and Pay What You Can are to be launched to make attending the theatre more accessible.
A word on October from the Artistic Director....
Published: 01/10/2017
October is that month where we all breathe in and brace ourselves for the holiday season which is now just around the corner and approaching faster than Aunty Pru towards the sherry.
50 Shades of Play
Published: 22/09/2017
50 Shades of Grey swept the world into a fluster and kicked kink culture into the mainstream. Now, to sweep Christchurch into a fluster, The Court Theatre is bringing David Ives’ Venus in Fur onto the mainstage.
Hands Up to See Ducklings!
Published: 19/09/2017
There’s going to be a real quack-up these school holidays. The Ugly Duckling is flocking to The Court Theatre as a fully-fledged puppet show.
New Pasifika Work Takes Fresh Look at Samoan Traditions
Published: 15/08/2017
Born and raised in New Zealand, Lui has big dreams for his future that don’t involve his Samoan roots. But Lui’s father has hopes for his son that are steeped deeply in tradition.
Big Hair, Big Heart
Published: 11/08/2017
The ’80s were a time of bright coloured sweatshirts, shoulder pads, leg warmers, mullets and big hair. It was a time without the internet, without Facebook, text messages and Skype. There was no screen to hide behind or multiple channels of long-distance communication. Instead, women congregated in their local hair salon with their neighbours and friends. They shared tea, hair styles and gossip. They supported one another and shared each other’s joy and pain.
Christchurch Hosts Clash for Comedy Conquest
Published: 02/08/2017
New Zealand is having its first National Theatresports Championships in almost two decades. The best and bravest improvisers from around the country will do battle at The Court Theatre in September. Over four nights, competitors will fight to be crowned the most fearless, fastest, and funniest Theatresports team in Aotearoa.
A Feast of Māori and Pasifika Theatre at The Court Theatre
Published: 28/07/2017
Māori and Pasifika voices are ready to fill The Court Theatre. From 4-12 August, the theatre will welcome writers and performers from Ōtautahi for a Māori and Pasifika Festival.
A vision for bringing the performing arts to life in central Christchurch
Published: 27/07/2017
The heart of our city is getting better all the time. I'm going to describe an extraordinary plan. It is a ground-breaking vision for the performing arts in Christchurch that will transform an entire city quarter.
The Court Theatre recognised for opening its doors to diversity
Published: 07/07/2017
The Court Theatre’s focus on working with communities and opening its doors to new, diverse audiences in Christchurch was recognised in Parliament when it received the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts for All Award 2017.