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The Court Theatre Unveils Its Most Ambitious Project Ever
Monday, 4 May 2026, 10:13 am | The Court Theatre
Audiences drawn to horror, Scandinavian noir, or highly stylised theatrical storytelling will find much to love. But beyond genre, Let the Right One In is a bold statement of intent. More >>
Rainbow Theatre Festival Lights Up Christchurch This March
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 7:06 pm | The Court Theatre
Whether you come for the comedy, the music, the improv, the glitter—or the sense of belonging—the Rainbow Theatre Festival invites Christchurch to celebrate loudly, proudly and together. More >>
The Importance Of Being Earnest - Opens Next Month At The Court Theatre
Friday, 23 January 2026, 7:33 pm | The Court Theatre
Extraordinary cast announced for The Court Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde's 1895 "trivial comedy for serious people". More >>
A Bold, Modern Twist On Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Friday, 18 July 2025, 7:56 am | The Court Theatre
Directed by The Court Theatre’s artistic director Alison Walls, this production is set in a world pulsing with colour, music, and movement—a feast for the senses brought to life by a knockout cast of Aotearoa’s finest. More >>
Honouring The Past, Embracing The Future: The Court Theatre Foundation Welcomes Two New Trustees
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 11:14 am | The Court Theatre
The Court Theatre Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of renowned actor Mark Hadlow and long-time theatre advocate Jill Bromley to its board, marking a new chapter in its mission to support the legacy and future of The Court Theatre. More >>
Critically Acclaimed Actor And Director To Helm Black Faggot
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 8:56 am | The Court Theatre
With razor-sharp humour, fearless honesty, and deep cultural resonance, Black Faggot is funny, filthy, tender, and unflinchingly real. A breakout hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show has enjoyed multiple sold-out seasons in New Zealand and Australia. More >>
NZ’s Boldest Festival Announced
Monday, 9 December 2024, 5:54 pm | The Court Theatre
The celebratory weekend, in its second year, will run 20 – 23 March 2025 at The Shed, featuring nine marquee events aimed to entertain not only the LGBTQIA+ community but the entire community. More >>
Ryman Healthcare 2025 Season At The Court Theatre: Bold And Exciting Season On Sale Now | Brand-new Theatre Opens 3 May
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9:01 pm | The Court Theatre
Tickets to all the shows in the Ryman Healthcare 2025 Season are on sale NOW! From show-stopping musicals to thought-provoking dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies, there’s a performance waiting for you. More >>
Strictly Ballroom The Musical: All-Star Cast Announced
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 1:16 pm | The Court Theatre
Directed by Benjamin Kilby-Henson who helmed the smash-hit productions of Something Rotten! and Little Shop of Horrors for The Court Theatre, this splendidly camp comedy-musical will have you foxtrotting through summer in a haze of sequins, satin and hairspray! More >>
The Court Theatre Set To Open A DOLL'S HOUSE
Monday, 7 October 2024, 12:36 pm | The Court Theatre
Set to captivate audiences from this Saturday, 12 October to 9 November 2024 at The Court Theatre, this powerful exploration of personal freedom is considered one of the most important plays in the theatrical canon and a must-see event. More >>
The Court Theatre Announces Bold And Exciting Programme For 2025
Sunday, 29 September 2024, 5:05 am | The Court Theatre
The Ryman Healthcare 2025 Season at The Court Theatre promises a season bursting with artistic brilliance and entertainment. From captivating new plays and world-class musicals to timeless classics and innovative works, our line-up has something for ... More >>
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 >>
