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.
WHĀ PREPARES TO TAKE CANTERBURY SCHOOLS ON AN INTERACTIVE CULTURAL ADVENTURE
Published: 17/08/2021
In this creatively interactive cultural adventure, best friends TJ, Jake and Tāne travel through Te Waipounamu (the South Island).
Frankenstein Show Partner: Ara Institute of Canterbury
Published: 10/08/2021
Sonny and Cher, Batman and Robin, Fred and Ginger – what do each of these pairs have in common? The undeniable fact that they work incredibly well together. When Ara Institute of Canterbury decided to join forces with The Court Theatre as the Show Partner of Frankenstein, it was quickly realised that the union of these two Canterbury institutions was no exception.
ARTIST SEEKS LOCAL PARTICIPANTS TO INVESTIGATE CHINESE IDENTITY FOR DOCUMENTARY PROJECT
Published: 26/07/2021
Auckland-based artists White_mess are currently seeking participants for their award-winning theatre project OTHER [chinese], coming to The Court Theatre (Christchurch) this September.
The Jesters Youth Company Introduces Their Debut Show Past Our Bedtime
Published: 22/07/2021
The Jesters Youth Company is The Court Theatre’s new youth initiative. Launched at the beginning of 2021, the programme is led by Court Jester, Millie Hanford, as their lead tutor.
The thrilling drama of Frankenstein like you've never seen it before
Published: 19/07/2021
In this Court Theatre interpretation of the classic novel, young scientist Victor Frankenstein brings to life a man-made creature, sewing together dead body parts with little thought to the consequences.
The joy and the pain of learning a musical instrument – A Friends’ Opportunity
Published: 28/06/2021
By Cheryl Colley
Set sail with The Court Theatre's production of Disney's Moana JR.
Published: 03/06/2021
Based on the 2016 Disney film, Moana, with its empowering message of bravery, The Court Theatre’s production of Disney’s Moana JR. is sure to awaken your inner hero! The Court...
Multi award-winning musical warms up your winter at The Court Theatre
Published: 03/06/2021
The award-winning musical Once is coming to Ōtautahi’s Court Theatre this June. This enchanting play is about the power of music and how the right notes can reignite your heart.
Want to build The Court Theatre's new home?
Published: 04/05/2021
Christchurch City Council is calling for registrations of interest from contractors keen to take on the multi-million dollar project, on the corner of Colombo and Gloucester streets, in the city’s Performing Arts Precinct.
The Court Theatre heats up with the arrival of Ladies Night
Published: 28/04/2021
Barry, Gavin, Norman, Craig and Wes find themselves down on their luck outside the pub on Saturday night. What starts as a drunken joke, rapidly becomes a challenge they can’t back out of... an all-male strip show.