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.
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!
Sponsors Acknowledged
Published: 13/12/2018
Jesus Christ Superstar has been played to full houses, and the sponsors’ night was equally popular.
Team Hutchinson Ford: the driving force behind The Court
Published: 12/12/2018
Christchurch’s leading Ford dealer has extended its sponsorship of Canterbury’s leading professional theatre company.
Arts precinct plans advance
Published: 03/12/2018
More progress is being made to get The Court Theatre back into the CBD.
Vampires Invade The Arts Centre in Dracula Adaptation
Published: 30/11/2018
From the co-creator of the original Christchurch Ghost Walk comes an innovative, immersive horror experience where you accompany the characters from the greatest vampire story ever told as they hunt down the monster that became a legend.
Setting the scene for Jesus Christ Superstar
Published: 26/11/2018
We catch up with the man who designed the set for The Court’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Supporters Make a Difference
Published: 23/11/2018
We salute The Court Theatre volunteers.