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.
Travelling Through Time with Ben Freeth
Published: 01/04/2019
Ben Freeth is directing sci-fi kids adventure Time Machine! Before rehearsals started, Ben sat down to talk all about this exciting play - and where he'd go with a time machine...
New Zealand's Top Comedians Stand Up for Peace at The Court Theatre
Published: 27/03/2019
A top-notch line up of Kiwi comics are lending their talents to Stand Up for Peace, a very special comedy fundraiser in conjunction supporting the victims of the Christchurch Mosque Attacks.
Dinosaurs and Robots Come to The Court Theatre
Published: 22/03/2019
The rumble of dinosaur footsteps can be heard at The Court Theatre...
EQ F@#%ING C – Cancellation Notice
Published: 18/03/2019
The season of EQ F@#%ING C will not run between 30 March and 27 April.
A New Season of Drama, Laughter and Magic
Published: 11/03/2019
The Court Theatre has announced its brand-new Meridian Energy 2019/2020 Season, packed full of vibrant and exciting productions!
New Christchurch Comedy EQ F@#%ING C Comes to The Court Theatre
Published: 05/03/2019
A brand-new local story will be entertaining Cantabrians from the end of March as much-anticipated comedy EQ F@#%ING C takes the stage at The Court Theatre.
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.