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.
Classic Christchurch Comedy Show Switches it up in Scared Scriptless: Monologue
Published: 12/09/2018
For one night only in Scared Scriptless: Monologue The Court Jesters will be switching things up, performing their classic Christchurch comedy show with a new format.
Talking Mum's Choir with Writer Alison Quigan
Published: 04/09/2018
Ahead of its opening night at The Court as part of New Zealand Theatre Month, Alison Quigan took a moment to look back at her most popular - and personal - play, Mum's Choir.
Roger Hall and Ross Gumbley Discuss New Zealand Theatre Month
Published: 01/09/2018
Roger Hall has spent over 40 years as a theatre practitioner in New Zealand and has seen huge change in the industry in that time - as he told our Artistic Director Ross Gumbley in this exclusive conversation about all things New Zealand theatre.
Staff Profile: Literary Manager Roanna Dalziel
Published: 28/08/2018
Roanna Dalziel is The Court Theatre's Literary Manager - a title that doesn't always mean a lot to people outside of the industry. She let us in on what it is she does here at The Court and how she got the job.
New Zealand's Longest Running Late-Night Comedy Show Celebrates its Birthday by Hosting Two Very Special - and Very Early - Birthday Shows
Published: 27/08/2018
In celebration of New Zealand Theatre Month and Scared Scriptless’ own birthday, The Court Jesters will be bringing Scared Scriptless to the more accessible time of 8pm for two nights only in Scared Scriptless Birthday Bash.
A new Chief Executive will oversee the Court Theatre’s return to Christchurch’s city centre.
Published: 24/08/2018
Barbara George, who has extensive experience in the arts, will start on October 29 as the new chief executive for the Court Theatre.
The Court Theatre Celebrates New Zealand Theatre Month this September
Published: 20/08/2018
The Court Theatre is thrilled to be celebrating New Zealand Theatre Month this September with a range of events that showcase and celebrate the best theatre Aotearoa has to offer.
The Family are Reuniting to Face the Music in Mum's Choir at The Court Theatre
Published: 16/08/2018
The Court Theatre is celebrating New Zealand Theatre Month this September with a play full of music, laughter and, of course, a gloriously typical Kiwi family in Mum’s Choir.
Crowd Favourite Improv Duos are Pitted Against Each Other in Scared Scriptless: Bad Boys vs. Dream Team
Published: 10/08/2018
Next weekend two classic Court Theatre comedy pairs will be vying for the title of greatest improv duo in a special performance of Scared Scriptless: Bad Boys vs. Dream Team.
Wanted: Community Showstoppers
Published: 08/08/2018
We're looking for volunteers - leaders in their communities - who love theatre as much as we do and are willing to spread the word.