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Much Ado at The Court Theatre

Friday, 4 May 2012, 4:43 pm | Court Theatre

A mix of verbal jousting, slapstick and romance is set to bring MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to The Court Theatre’s Addington stage. Lisa Chappell (McLeod’s Daughters, The Cult) and Roy Snow (Go Girls, Shortland Street) star in one of Shakespeare’s most-loved ... More >>

Ian McKellen Announces Second Christchurch Fundraiser

Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 1:59 pm | Court Theatre

Due to overwhelming public demand, Sir Ian McKellen will stage a second and final Christchurch performance at The Court Theatre in Addington on Sunday 3 June at 2pm. More >>

Extra Helping of Comedy at The Court Theatre

Monday, 2 April 2012, 4:31 pm | Court Theatre

Following strong public response, The Court Theatre's season of CALENDAR GIRLS has added an additional show to accomodate demand. With the remaining season of CALENDAR GIRLS rapidly selling out, a matinee performance of the the British comedy has been ... More >>

Hair-raising Family Fun at The Court Theatre

Monday, 2 April 2012, 9:50 am | Court Theatre

The Court Theatre is letting its hair down in its school holiday production of RAPUNZEL . The classic fairytale has been adapted by local writer Brendon Bennetts into a fun show for all ages. More >>

Revealing Comedy at The Court Theatre

Friday, 2 March 2012, 3:00 pm | Court Theatre

One of the bare necessities of life is a good laugh – and CALENDAR GIRLS, the latest production at The Court Theatre, delivers in spades. Annie Whittle CALENDAR GIRLS is inspired by the true story of a Yorkshire branch of the Women’s Institute who ... More >>

Theatre Fundraising Humming Along

Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 3:43 pm | Court Theatre

Hummingbird Coffee have donated $10,000 to The Court Theatre through sales of a special coffee blend created especially as part of the Re:Start project. The boutique roaster, who constructed a café in the central city in late October, is selling the “Re:Start” ... More >>

Court Theatre Entertaining Side By Side

Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 3:44 pm | Court Theatre

Glitz, glamour and the most popular songs from a Broadway icon are all brought to The Court’s new stage in SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM David McPhail narrates the musical revue, whilst Ali Harper , Michael Lee Porter and Juliet Reynolds-Midgley romp through ... More >>

Happiness at Sold-out Court Theatre

Friday, 27 January 2012, 2:10 pm | Court Theatre

The Court Theatre’s first show in its new venue has sold out. Over 13,000 people have seen Roger Hall’s comedy A SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS in the new Addington theatre since it opened in December of last year, with the final seats to the production ... More >>

Scared Scriptless returns to The Court Theatre

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 3:14 pm | Court Theatre

SCARED SCRIPTLESS is back – back to late nights and back at The Court Theatre. From February 10th Christchurch’s iconic improvised comedy show will be performed at the new Court Theatre in Addington, with shows at 10:15pm every Friday and Saturday ... More >>

A Children’s Show To Knock Your Socks Off

Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 11:50 am | Court Theatre

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER are coming to The Court Theatre in a magical adaptation of the classic fairytale; the first children’s show in The Court’s new Addington theatre. More >>

Cathedral Choir and Court Theatre Combine For Christmas

Friday, 16 December 2011, 9:40 am | Court Theatre

The Court Theatre and the Cathedral Choir are joining artistic forces on December 21st to present a festive evening that promises to be a spectacular display of wonderful music and great theatre. More >>

The Court Theatre to re-open this week

Monday, 5 December 2011, 12:21 pm | Court Theatre

The theatre, now located on Bernard Street in Addington, will open to the public on Saturday 10th December to a sold out house, with the new play by Roger Hall, “A Shortcut to Happiness”. More >>

The Court Jester’s, A Very Merry Scriptless

Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 4:37 pm | Court Theatre

Love Actually, Notting Hill & Bride and Prejudice - stuck in a blender and put to music in A Very Merry Scriptless! More >>

Court Theatre Patron Wins Emmy

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 10:48 am | Court Theatre

The Court Theatre is thrilled that Dame Maggie Smith has won the Emmy for the "Best Supporting Actress in a Mini-series" in LA today. More >>

Ngaio Marsh – For One Night Only At The Aurora Centre

Thursday, 15 September 2011, 11:50 am | Court Theatre

A one night only screening of the acclaimed NZ film, “Ngaio Marsh – Crime Queen” is to be held later this month to raise funds for the new Court Theatre, The Shed, in Addington, opening in December. More >>

Star of Stage and Screen to Support Court Theatre

Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 9:25 am | Court Theatre

“A huge boost for the Court Theatre rebuild”. More >>

Kaikoura Artist supports Christchurch Arts

Monday, 12 September 2011, 6:36 pm | Court Theatre

Twenty original artworks inspired by and celebrating Christchurch before the earthquakes are to be exhibited in Kaikoura at Hislops Cafe, Beach Rd this Sunday. Entitled “For Christchurch”, artist Karen James is supporting Christchurch’s Court Theatre ... More >>

Kaikoura Artist Supports Christchurch's Court Theatre

Monday, 29 August 2011, 1:19 pm | Court Theatre

Twenty original artworks inspired by and celebrating Christchurch before the earthquakes are to be exhibited in Kaikoura at Hislops Cafe, Beach Rd in mid-September. More >>

Host! A Feast For The Court

Tuesday, 23 August 2011, 10:15 am | Court Theatre

From Sydney to Auckland, Dunedin to Wellington, even London and New York – in a few weeks time fundraising dinners will be held all over the world to support The Court Theatre’s new development in Addington. More >>

Court Jesters Find Intermediate Venue

Friday, 19 August 2011, 11:08 am | Court Theatre

Christchurch’s iconic comedy show SCARED SCRIPTLESS will move to a new venue at Heaton Intermediate Normal School Auditorium where New Zealand’s longest-running improvised comedy show will be staged until The Court Theatre’s new venue in Addington, ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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