The Gift Of Theatre Keeps On Giving At The Court With PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON Tickets for Charity by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 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'. The Gift of Theatre, now in its fourth year, allows people to gift a kids' show ticket to one of five charities: Birthright, the Christchurch City Mission, Cholmondeley Children's Home, Hohepa Canterbury and the New Zealand Red Cross to distribute to families in need. This year the Gift of Theatre tickets will be for the summer kids' production Puff the Magic Dragon.
BWW Review: RED SPEEDO at ASB Waterfront Auckland by Monica Moore
- November 09, 2017 The audience, like a swimmer on the heels of the winner are absorbed; engagement levels surpass time and we find ourselves suspended; knowledge of the 90 minute time frame is superfluous.
Festive Fun Returns to The Court Theatre in A CHRISTMAS CAROL by BWW News Desk
- November 06, 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.
CHICAGO Brings Murder, Fame, and All That Jazz to the Court Theatre by BWW News Desk
- October 30, 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.
BWW Review: SWEET CHARITY at Manukau Performing Arts Spotlight Theatre Auckland by Monica Moore
- October 28, 2017 A big tick for Manukau Performing Arts' production of Sweet Charity. They have gathered top talent to create a great night's entertainment. Megan O'Reily is Charity Hope Valentine, the big eyed, tarnish-proof waif who gives her last dime to the less fortunate and her heart to any guy who will look her way. O'Reily's role is huge and she superb. One cannot help but love her. She's the deal real. The production benefits further with a stellar supporting cast and ensemble.
Broadway Dreams to Expand Program to New Zealand This January by BWW News Desk
- October 10, 2017 Broadway Dreams is expanding its international programming to include New Zealand with a nine-day program, January 14 - January 21, 2018. The internationally renowned arts education non-profit will bring its unique brand of performing arts training to Takapuna School in Aukland, NZ.
30 Below and Pay What You Can Launches at The Court by BWW News Desk
- October 04, 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.
BWW Review: THAT BLOODY WOMAN at Touring New Zealand by Monica Moore
- September 22, 2017 'That Bloody Woman' brings a new, fresh vitality to the world stage' It touches the spirit of humanity and packages it in a powerful mix of sexy-punk juxtaposed with the historically authentic, smokey haze, flashy lighting and emotionally charged totally awesome music that will literally rock you.
The Court Theatre Brings VENUS IN FUR to the Mainstage by BWW News Desk
- September 22, 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.
BWW Review: LAST LEGS at ASB Waterfront Auckland by Monica Moore
- September 19, 2017 Hall's characters exemplify that age does not wither, eccentricities are accented, reputations less important and the quest for satisfaction and meaning from life heightens as the reality of mortality looms closer. Join the swindling Garry and Trish, the disillusioned Helena and her ageing husband Angus as they encounter the sexy Kitty and the practical Edna at the swanky Cambridge Retirement Home on the North Shore of Auckland. The very elderly Shelia, Eve, Joyce and Jessie also shed their own brand of 'old' as mortality looms.
Hands Up to See Ducklings at The Court Theatre! by BWW News Desk
- September 18, 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.
LOBSTERS Offers Dance Theatre with a Dali Twist by BWW News Desk
- September 09, 2017 Salvador Dali is the inspiration behind the new dance-theatre work, Lobsters, coming to Wellington's Circa Theatre this October.
Oceania Film Festival Celebrates the People and Culture of the Pacific by BWW News Desk
- September 06, 2017 Nga Taonga Sound & Vision is once again bringing Siapo Cinema (Oceania Film Festival) to Wellington. The film festival's vibrant and eclectic programme celebrates the people and culture of the Pacific.
New Pasifika Work Takes Fresh Look at Samoan Traditions by BWW News Desk
- August 15, 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.
HUDSON AND HALLS LIVE! Cooks Up Delicious Comedy at Court Theatre by BWW News Desk
- August 11, 2017 Christchurch will be served a riotous feast of slapstick, nostalgia, laughter and love when 80s Kiwi cooking show duo Peter Hudson and David Halls are celebrated in Hudson & Halls Live!
Titirangi Theatre's BIRTHRIGHTS Opens this Month by BWW News Desk
- August 03, 2017 In an act of off-the-cuff generosity, Claudia offers to bear an IVF child on her sister Helen's behalf, with Helen's husband as the father. Inevitably, human emotions (especially around parenthood) are unpredictable and complications ensue.
The Court Theatre Offers Feast of Maori and Pasifika Theatre by BWW News Desk
- July 30, 2017 Maori and Pasifika voices are ready to fill The Court Theatre. From 4-12 August, the theatre will welcome writers and performers from Otautahi for a Maori and Pasifika Festival.
NZ Comedy WEED by Anthony McCarten Hits Circa Theatre by BWW News Desk
- July 29, 2017 Billionaire businessman Richard Branson recently hit the headlines suggesting that NZ farmers around should forget expanding the dairy industry and start growing cannabis to survive. Little did he know this was a concept already entertained by a famous NZ author almost two decades previous.
Big Hair, Big Laughs and Big Heart in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at The Court by BWW News Desk
- July 17, 2017 Step back in time for big laughs, big tears and big hair. Steel Magnolias, opening at The Court Theatre, is a heart-warming celebration of togetherness and female friendship.