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.
Treats of Theatre in Trios
Published: 27/11/2017
Young performers are serving audiences bite-sized theatrical treats in Trios. The Court Youth Company bring their unique voices and perspectives to the Gloucester Room of the Isaac Theatre Royal with a collection of short plays devised and performed by the company.
The Gift of Theatre Keeps on Giving
Published: 14/11/2017
Theatre lovers will share the joy and magic of the stage with kids all over Christchurch this Christmas with The Court Theatre’s “Gift of Theatre”.
Festive Fun Returns in A Christmas Carol
Published: 07/11/2017
Deck the halls, dust off your baubles and get ready to be part of a show that makes everyone laugh like the Dickens: A Christmas Carol is returning to The Forge at The Court Theatre.
Murder, Fame and all that Jazz.
Published: 30/10/2017
Welcome to a world where celebrity is everything, sex sells and you can get away with murder if you razzle-dazzle the media. The Court Theatre’s Chicago holds a dark mirror up to society in this razor-sharp satire.
30 Below and Pay What You Can to be launched at The Court
Published: 05/10/2017
The Court Theatre has been bringing drama, music, comedy and joy to Christchurch for almost fifty years. Now two new initiatives, 30 Below and Pay What You Can are to be launched to make attending the theatre more accessible.
A word on October from the Artistic Director....
Published: 01/10/2017
October is that month where we all breathe in and brace ourselves for the holiday season which is now just around the corner and approaching faster than Aunty Pru towards the sherry.
50 Shades of Play
Published: 22/09/2017
50 Shades of Grey swept the world into a fluster and kicked kink culture into the mainstream. Now, to sweep Christchurch into a fluster, The Court Theatre is bringing David Ives’ Venus in Fur onto the mainstage.
Hands Up to See Ducklings!
Published: 19/09/2017
There’s going to be a real quack-up these school holidays. The Ugly Duckling is flocking to The Court Theatre as a fully-fledged puppet show.
New Pasifika Work Takes Fresh Look at Samoan Traditions
Published: 15/08/2017
Born and raised in New Zealand, Lui has big dreams for his future that don’t involve his Samoan roots. But Lui’s father has hopes for his son that are steeped deeply in tradition.
Big Hair, Big Heart
Published: 11/08/2017
The ’80s were a time of bright coloured sweatshirts, shoulder pads, leg warmers, mullets and big hair. It was a time without the internet, without Facebook, text messages and Skype. There was no screen to hide behind or multiple channels of long-distance communication. Instead, women congregated in their local hair salon with their neighbours and friends. They shared tea, hair styles and gossip. They supported one another and shared each other’s joy and pain.