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.
The Scriptless for Oz Raises Thousands for Victorian Bushfire Appeal
Published: 23/01/2020
The Court Theatre was full of people eager to do their bit for Australia at The Scriptless for Oz, a fundraising performance of popular improvised comedy show, Scared Scriptless.
Artistic Changes at The Court Theatre
Published: 02/12/2019
The Court Theatre today announces that long term Artistic Director Ross Gumbley will have a change of focus for the next few years – accepting the newly created role of Artistic Adviser/Lead Director, with Daniel Pengelly stepping in as Interim Artistic Director.
Taking Science to the Stage in Brainstorm
Published: 28/11/2019
Across five nights this December, 19 young performers will be explaining the science of growing up when they take the stage to perform ground-breaking play, Brainstorm.
Fourth Year of Festive Fun in A Christmas Carol
Published: 12/11/2019
Yule won’t want to miss this show – classic Christchurch comedy A Christmas Carol is back in time for the silly season, with a brand-new twist!
Spectacular Summer Season of The Wind in the Willows
Published: 17/10/2019
Audiences can expect to be whisked away to a beautiful world of adventurous animals and woodland magic in The Court Theatre’s upcoming summer season of The Wind in the Willows.
Court Jesters Collaborate with Little Andromeda for Soapland Street
Published: 07/10/2019
Across three nights this week, Christchurch’s favourite comedians The Court Jesters will be taking over pop-up arts festival Little Andromeda with their improvised medical comedy, Soapland Street.
Rent Auditions
Published: 04/10/2019
We're hosting open auditions for our 2020 production of Rent!
New Generation Arrives, Fresh Off the Boat
Published: 25/09/2019
25 years after its debut, ground-breaking Pasifika play Fresh Off the Boat is being reborn for a new generation at The Court Theatre.
Halloween Comes Early to The Court Theatre
Published: 19/09/2019
The Court Theatre’s resident monsters are creeping out from their hiding places with the arrival of silly and spooky school holiday show, Escape from Haunted House!
Saving the World One Play at a Time
Published: 04/09/2019
With the world’s spotlight on Tuvalu as the Pacific nation faces destructive consequences from climate change, Au Ko Tuvalu rips news straight from the headlines, showcasing the reality of the country’s plight in a bittersweet, poignant and affecting new play.