Upcoming Events

Wakatu Dance Theatre is delighted to present Let’s Dance directed by Peta Spooner. This colourful fast paced performance showcases a wide variety of dance styles and music.

Performed by critically acclaimed dancer and performer, Rodney Bell (Ngāti Maniapoto), Meremere merges spoken word, music, dance and multimedia design to tell its story.

The annual performance showcases students from Waimea College, Nayland College, Garin College, Motueka High School, Marlborough College for Girls, Marlborough College for Boys, Nelson College and Nelson College for Girls.

Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters come to life as dancers of the Nelson Academy of Dance perform tales from the famous author. Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggywinkle and Jeremy Fisher the dapper frog, take to the stage for a festive performance that will delight children and adults alike.

In loving memory of Doris Day, award-winning singer and actress Ali Harper (Songs for Nobodies, Legendary Divas, Bombshells) is touring her highly acclaimed show A Doris Day Special.

The AC/DC Story is a one of a kind experience, performed by the world touring AC/DC show ACCA DACCA, the only show given the tick of approval by AC/DC! The AC/DC Story is a 3-hour concert and biography of the world’s greatest Rock n Roll band AC/DC. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll ROCK!

This year audiences have the chance to witness World Champion Irish dancers direct from the West End’s Lord of the Dance, as A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation tours New Zealand wide telling the tale of the world’s most loved nation in one incredible performance.

Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favourites of all time. This high-flying Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years.

Nelson! Are you ready to Drag up your Life once again?! Kelly Fornia is bringing back her drag lip-sync extravaganza down to Nelson again with a brand new cast and an even better show!