Nelson Youth Theatre presents a ripsnorting production of Richard Lloyd's irreverent take on the classic Alexandre Dumas tale The Three Musketeers - Le Panteau!

The famous swashbucklers Porthos, Aramis, Athos and D'Artagnan are confronted by the despicable Cardinal Richeleeugh, his evil sidekick Le Chevalier Du Lobster Roquefort and a collection of other eminently boo-able villains.

Don't miss your chance to applaud our heroic Muskateers and hiss and boo at the villains in this hilarious and entertaining Pantomime Cordon Bleu!

Running time: 2.5 hours incl interval.

Peter and the Wolf op. 67, is a composition written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936. It is a children's story (with both music and text by Prokofiev), spoken by a narrator and accompanied by the orchestra.

With its music and puppetry, this is a special treat for children, but of course is equally enjoyed by young and old alike.

Narrated by Pete Rainey.

The puppeteering will be performed by Waimea College students.

Nelson Youth Theatre presents classic fairytale smash hit Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine!

If you go Into the Woods today you're sure of a big surprise ...if you go Into the Woods today you'd better go in disguise!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in a Fairytale Land? Wonder no more!

Into the Woods combines the iconic stories of Little Red Ridinghood, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Jack (the giant killer), with the tale of a childless baker and his wife.  Their intertwining quests into the woods result in a twistedly funny, musical about the consequences of “happily ever after.”

Calling all kids! Dress up as your favourite fairy tale character at the Oct 4 matinee performances (10am and 2pm) and win great prizes for the best dressed boys and girls.

Through song and play this highly theatrical work will explore the story of two young men and their war…to end all wars.

One a keen enlister in the mounted rifles off on his big OE, one a conscientious objector, shipped to Europe for further punishment for non compliance, who then meet at the front on Flanders Fields. Along the way we visit Gallipoli, encountering NZ Commander William Malone, and travel to the Western Front during the final stages of the war.

Wacky and wonderful songs and stories for the young... and the young at heart!

Award winning songwriter, musician, author and shark wrestler Gerry Paul makes a special appearance in Nelson with his "Elephant Tree Band", playing wacky and wonderful songs for the young and the young at heart. From the hip hop grooves of "Workin' on the Worm Farm," to the Rockabilly shuffle of "Hank the Wrestling Shark", their entertaining and energetic show will everyone up and dancing and singing along.

 Download the Nelson Mail Colouring Competition HERE

This highly energetic, captivating schools only theatre show transports children through song, dance and puppetry into the heart of our ever-changing seasonal calendar.

Experience a magical journey into nature's world of living things, colours and sounds, discovering why we have seasons and what’s so special about each one.