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.
A Festival of Māori and Pasifika Works Comes to The Court Theatre for Three Nights Only in Ē Toru
Published: 26/07/2018
For three nights in August The Court Theatre will be welcoming a trio of Māori and Pasifika theatre practitioners who will each present a new and different work-in-progress theatre piece in The Forge at The Court production Ē Toru.
Delving into Stephen King’s Misery with Director Dan Bain
Published: 23/07/2018
Dan Bain is directing Stephen King’s Misery at The Court Theatre this August – and thinks it’s the perfect date-night play. In this director’s Q&A he discusses why that is, as well as a little more about the thrills to be found in this frightening play.
Bad Santa Comes Out of Hibernation for Mid-Winter Christmas at The Court Theatre
Published: 05/07/2018
In a very special performance of Scared Scriptless this July, Christmas character Bad Santa will be coming out of hibernation in Scared Scriptless: Mid-Winter Christmas.
An Exciting New Step Towards a New Home for The Court Theatre
Published: 03/07/2018
The Court Theatre is excited by the Christchurch City Council’s resolution to work together to establish a permanent home for the company in the city centre.
Bestselling Thriller Comes to The Court Theatre in Stephen King's Misery
Published: 02/07/2018
A thrilling story of obsession and fear, Stephen King's Misery makes its debut at The Court Theatre this August.
This Month in 1993: The School for Scandal
Published: 27/06/2018
This month in 1993 The School for Scandal was running at The Court Theatre - a lavish restoration comedy featuring several familiar faces still around at The Court today.
Court Jesters Set to Bring the Laughter for All Ages These School Holidays
Published: 26/06/2018
Family favourite The Early Early Late Show is back to bring the laughter for your 6 - 13 year olds these school holidays as part of KidsFest.
Young Actors Take the Stage In Sold-Out Show at The Court Theatre
Published: 25/06/2018
The Court Theatre’s Youth Company will be tackling a terrifyingly relevant, comic and playful story this June when they take to the stage to perform Vernon God Little.
The Littlest Ninja Stands Tall at The Court Theatre
Published: 21/06/2018
Ninjas are sneaking into The Court Theatre these school holidays to entertain the kids of Canterbury in The Littlest Ninja as part of Kidsfest.
The Court Theatre Goes Blue to Support the Prostate Cancer Foundation
Published: 12/06/2018
On the 26th June The Court Theatre is hosting a very special Blue Ribbon performance of The Biggest, supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.