Everyone's favourite ogre is back in an hilarious tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey, alongside a wise-cracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy and a fire breathing dragon and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero.
Luckily there's one on hand and his name is Shrek!
Lights, Camera, Action!
The dance show with energy and excitement, presented by the Fargher Academy of Dance.
Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Ballet, featuring dances from 3yrs through to adults.
The dancers can’t wait to show you everything they have learnt this year.
RQP presents Showquest - a night to celebrate creative rangatahi.
Showquest is a nationwide performing arts programme and a platform for youth voices to be heard. Be amazed by original stage performances combining Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Culture and Technology. Students design, produce and perform their stories in a powerful night of celebration with the community.
Young designers will follow the performances with the TOI wearable art showcase - prepare to be WOWed! Watch friendly inter-school rivalries heat up as ākonga explore the issues that are important to them. Join friends and whānau in supporting local emerging talent on the big stage!
Showquest and TOI are proudly presented by RQP, champions for young creators and producers of Smokefreerockquest, Smokefree Tangata Beats, Rockshop Bandquest, OnScreen and Stills.
A magical illusion and circus spectacular is coming to Nelson. New Zealand’s own Circus of Illusion Magic Show is 90 minutes of fast-paced family entertainment.
Featuring New Zealand’s premiere Illusionist Andre Vegas and Company performing large-scale mind-blowing illusions. From Andre’s classic dove act, appearing a motorcycle, Drop Spike illusion, and as seen on NZ’s Got Talent the ‘Blade’ illusion.
Another highlight, witness the incredible and stunning Andre de Jong and Eve Gordon. A world-class dynamic aerial and acrobatic duo whose breathtaking performances will include adagio, double trapeze and Spanish web. A stunning display of trust, strength, and poetic grace.
Special guest artist, from the Gold Coast, Australia, Joel Fenton. Known as the Cirque Stuntman, see him get sucked inside a giant balloon. With a mix of comedy and audience participation, he will have you on the edge of your seat as he juggles a chainsaw.
New Zealand’s leading female magician, Felicity Rogers, will be weaving magic, puppetry, dance and theatre into her mesmerising original performances. In addition, Felicity will turn the traditional gender roles in ‘magic’ upside down by sawing a man in half!
Kids look out for Felicity’s 10-year-old son Leonardo who will also put in an appearance, presenting his very own illusion in the show.
A theatre spectacular that will appeal to all ages from preschoolers to grandparents and everyone in between.
The Glow Show is an extraordinary experience that educates as it entertains, delivering an utterly original event for the whole family.
The magical Matariki Glow Show will tour New Zealand from May 2025, through the school terms and holidays! The Glow Show is an extraordinary experience that educates as it entertains, delivering an utterly original event for all the family.
This year, the Glow Show tells the story of te kāhui whetū o Matariki (the star cluster/whānau of Matariki) as they gather to light up the skies for te tau hou Māori (Māori New Year). But where is the smallest star, Waipuna-a-rangi? Could the little one be lost in the moana?
The Glow Show brings the beautiful Matariki myths to life with its unique puppets, intriguing tamariki wherever it goes.
Delightfully told in te reo Māori and English, the Matariki Glow Show shares themes of whakawhanaungatanga, friendship and togetherness. It offers a truly memorable experience with positive and uplifting messages for tamariki.
Gillian Francis’ Academy of Dance presents a classical ballet production of the traditional tale, bringing to life a captivating display of the beloved characters that we all know and love from films and musicals.
With guest dancer Oliver Carruthers from Auckland, the ballet retells this magical story. As in previous seasons of Nelson Academy of Dance, you will be treated to stunning staging and costumes, making this a performance not to be missed.
Come and see some of the Top of the South's most talented Hip Hop dancers as they compete and entertain as part of Impact Dance Experience.
Dancers from 5yrs through to 17yrs will take the stage.
Join Nelson Youth Theatre for a whimsical adventure in Alice in Wonderland JR!
Dive down the rabbit hole and into a fantastical world with Alice in Wonderland JR! Follow Alice as she journeys through a magical land filled with quirky characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and more! With vibrant music, colourful costumes, and enchanting scenes, this family-friendly production is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
Come along for a whimsical ride full of surprises, laughter and timeless fun. Don’t miss out on the adventure—grab your tickets today and experience the wonder of Alice in Wonderland JR!
F.A. Dance Centre presents - A Triple Bill. With three shows in one, A Christmas Wish, Broadway Baby and Beat Street, there is something for everyone.
A Christmas Wish is enchanting and entertaining with the classical ‘Silent Night’ and the fun favourite ‘Rock Around the Christmas Tree’.
Broadway Baby is the best of musicals, ‘Let It Go’ through to ‘Cell Block Tango’.
Beat Street is the third act with Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Jazz numbers.
F.A. Dance Centre are renowned for producing top class performances with strong, technical dancers at a professional level.
Come along and enjoy the best of local dance talent.
Nelson Youth Theatre celebrates 25 Years of Awesome Theatre, encompassing 250 plays and musicals!
Past and present Nelson Youth Theatre members perform songs and big chorus numbers from a range of musicals, with numerous overseas professionals presenting video clips of their work or journeys to inspire the next generation!
Featuring songs from Chicago, We Will Rock You, Grease, Legally Blonde, Frozen, The Lion King, Oliver!, Mamma Mia!, Six, Aladdin, The Sound of Music, Annie, Madagascar, The Little Mermaid, 9 to 5, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and others.
