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Who Will Survive The Cutting-edge Humour At The Court Jester’s WHAT LOTUS?!

Wednesday, 21 June 2023, 3:48 pm | The Court Theatre

<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/002e6ed95be0a7ece897.jpeg" width="720" height="390"> Prepare yourself for mystery, murder and mirth as The Court Jesters give your favourite TV show their own unique ... More >>

The Court Theatre Presents Disney's Frozen JR.

Monday, 19 June 2023, 3:38 pm | The Court Theatre

Disney’s Frozen JR. Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Book by Jennifer Lee Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee The Court Theatre production: Directed by Ben Freeth ... More >>

Scared Scriptless Fall Fest Spices Up Autumn Improv Offerings

Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 2:37 pm | The Court Theatre

Fall Fest - the Autumn Season of Scared Scriptless improv - has fall'in upon us, so get in before it leaves in just two weeks! There are only two shows left on the Fall Fest tree, and they promise the hilarious professional improv comedy that you ... More >>

The Stewart Family Offer Substantial Gift to the New Court Theatre

Saturday, 29 April 2023, 5:09 am | The Court Theatre

The Court Theatre is privileged to have received a momentous gift from The Stewart family as part of the APPLAUSE Campaign to create the new Court Theatre in central Ōtautahi Christchurch. This donation, made to honour Dame Adrienne Stewart’s 30-year ... More >>

The Court Theatre Promises Bold And Compelling Storytelling For 2023

Monday, 19 September 2022, 8:10 pm | The Court Theatre

A bold and compelling collection of plays by international and Aotearoa New Zealand playwrights will take centre-stage in the Ryman Healthcare 2023 Season at The Court Theatre. “We have shaped a season of truly compelling storytelling, designed to ... More >>

The Māori Sidesteps Bring The Mischief And Music To ŌTautahi Audiences This Spring

Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 4:55 pm | The Court Theatre

The Māori Sidesteps Location : The Court Theatre, Addington, Christchurch Sponsor : Ara Institute of Canterbury Dates : 22 September – 8 October 2022 SHORT SHOW DESCRIPTION: An evolution of the Māori showband, The Māori Sidesteps are making ... More >>

Flagons And Foxtrots And The Promise Of The Saturday Night Dance

Monday, 25 July 2022, 6:11 am | The Court Theatre

Bringing back the nostalgia of a time when life was simpler , Flagons and Foxtrots is a homegrown Kiwi comedy that will whisk you back to a deeply familiar experience – being young and enthusiastic for life. Flagons and Foxtrots is the next production ... More >>

Potted Potter At The Court Theatre

Thursday, 16 June 2022, 11:20 am | The Court Theatre

<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2206/8705071903ba02a12cc2.jpeg" width="720" height="403"> Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff By Dan Clarkson & Jefferson ... More >>

Almost As Much Drama Behind The Scenes As Onstage Revealed In Theatre Company’s History

Thursday, 22 April 2021, 9:33 am | The Court Theatre

Over the last 50 years there was almost as much drama behind the scenes as onstage at Christchurch's Court Theatre. These revelations come in a new book, The History of the Court Theatre, celebrating 50 years 1971 -2021 , that is being officially ... More >>

Roses Set To Play Major Role In Things I Know To Be True

Wednesday, 17 March 2021, 12:48 pm | The Court Theatre

The allure of roses is universal and is not just restricted to gardens, gardeners and special occasions. This queen of flowers that has played a part in religion, art, poetry, literature, music, fashion and design, is set to play an important role ... More >>

Alert Level 2 Announcement

Sunday, 28 February 2021, 1:59 pm | The Court Theatre

27/02/2021 Complying with the latest update from the Government tonight, The Court Theatre will operate at Alert Level 2 from 6am Sunday 28 February. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this evening that Auckland will be returning to Alert Level ... More >>

Sir Roger Hall Delighted To Be Part Of The Court Theatres’s 50th Birthday Celebrations

Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 11:52 am | The Court Theatre

New Zealand's most successful playwright Sir Roger Hall KNZM QSO will be part of The Court Theatre’s 50th Birthday celebrations in late April. Hall, whose latest play Winding Up started at The Court Theatre last week, will host The Court Theatre ... More >>

Court Theatre Back To Catering For Full Houses Under Alert Level 1

Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 6:56 pm | The Court Theatre

The Court Theatre will be back to catering for full houses as it moves back to operating under COVID-19 alert level one from 11.59pm tonight. It moved quickly following Sunday’s announcement to operate under Alert Level 2 with safety protection screens to prevent ... More >>

2013/2014 Vodafone Season Hits All The Right Notes

Friday, 22 March 2013, 9:34 am | The Court Theatre

Chief Executive, Philip Aldridge, is singing the praises of The Court Theatre’s upcoming season. “It is an exciting mix of the new, the challenging, the classic and the outrageously funny and features a bright, wondrously witty interpretation ... More >>

Forge Reopens With First Show Since February Quake

Friday, 22 February 2013, 11:34 am | The Court Theatre

On 22 February 2011 The Court Theatre, like so many companies and organisations located in Christchurch’s Red Zone, saw its foundations crumble; literally and figuratively. Ten days later after the loss of The Court’s historic theatre venue, ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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