Nelson Repertory Theatre presents Curtain Up - the hilarious story of five women who inherit equal shares in a dilapidated theatre and plan to bring it back to life again.
They try various fund-raising schemes but their most ambitious is to hold a concert featuring local talent and a world-famous star who agrees to appear for no fee!
However, their plans go awry and its a race to keep their audience from guessing the truth of the matter.
A fast-paced and very funny comedy.
The future is ours to see
If you think the world is crazy now you should see it in 50 years' time. Take a look into our cracked crystal ball with Indian Ink's brand new show.
Imagine a future where India is the most powerful nation on earth. When Leela Devi leaves her tribal home to see the world, she doesn't expect her father's elephant to follow her. As she battles corrupt officials, hungry poachers, fanatical leaders and supreme beings, an unlikely love story unfolds and a quiet revolution ferments.
All the theatrical magic, mischievous wit and inspired lunacy we've come to expect as well as some mammoth surprises. Don't miss this comic adventure born out of true events.
Indian Ink
The extraordinary partnership of Justin Lewis and Jacob Rajan has grown into one of New Zealand's most enduring and successful touring theatre companies with award-winning productions like Krishnan's Dairy, Guru of Chai and Kiss the Fish. Seasons regularly sell out throughout New Zealand as well as in Australia, Singapore, India, Germany, the UK and the USA.
We make theatre that is beautiful, funny, sad and true. We want the experience to leave an indelible imprint on your hearts. That's why we're called Indian Ink!
Written by Justin Lewis & Jacob Rajan
Indian Ink Trust encourages the development of theatre arts in New Zealand with a particular emphasis on theatre that promotes an understanding of other cultures, theatrical forms and traditions. As an employee, you can make a donation to Indian Ink Trust directly from your pre-tax pay. To find out more visit http://indianink.co.nz/payroll_giving.php OR simply request a Payroll Giving form by emailing us on [email protected] Fill out the form and hand it to your employer! It's as easy as that!
Want to know more about the cast, the show, the elephant? Grab your tickets for the performance on Wednesday 11 May  and get answers to all your questions at the post-show Q/A session (25mins max.)
2016 is the inaugural year of Off the Cuff! Join us monthly for improv, sketch comedy and anything else we have "up our sleeves". Nelson's entertainment company, Down With Monday, in partnership with The Historic Theatre Royal aim to bring you a new show each month that will give your laughing muscles a workout.
*All members of Off the Cuff previously performed in the highly successful improv show The Deep End.
Presented by New Zealand Comedy Trust
Hilarious French raconteur, Marcel Lucont hosts a top selection of the Comedy Festival's favourites including much-loved American cowboy Wilson Dixon, super-dry Welshman Lloyd Langford, two-time Fred Award finalist Jamie Bowen, and Angela Barnes from the UK whom Sarah Millican rates as "Brilliantly funny".
Chock-full of huge laughs and great stories, this will be an unforgettable two hours of stand-up! Bring your friends.
Part of the 2016 NZ International Comedy Festival powered by Flick Electric Co. To get The Latest on all the comedy shows on offer, info about the Fest, access to competitions and special deals, head to comedyfestival.co.nz.
Duration: 2 hours plus interval
Recommended Age: 16+, Age Restriction: R15
Occasional language, Adult themes
Take ten inspiring locals who are making a positive difference for our community and our planet. Give them six minutes each to talk, holding one prop. Throw in some homemade music by folk rock band Mohua Sun - and you have Happyzine Talks.
Speakers include:
Dr Sean Weaver – saving rain forests
Peter Verstappen – turning Wakefield School democratic
Cara Christal – co-leading the Nelson Koha Shed
Ruth Copeland – maintaining authenticity as a Nelson City Councilor
Amy Kennedy – cleaning up the Matai River
Lolly Dadley-Moore – teaching body mindfulness to offset stress
Kindra Douglas – leading positive change in Victory Community
Jettie Skerten - linking volunteers with refugees, helping these newcomers make Nelson their new home.
Cindy Batt – building bridges between the pakeha and Maori communities
"I loved being part of this community, solution-focused, inspiring and fun event," Jo Campbell, Golden Bay.
One of New Zealand's most loved actors, Mark Hadlow, stars in a one man theatre show as that most polarising of species - a middle aged man in lycra.
Bryan Cook is a property developer who has accumulated a small fortune building leaky homes. He's stressed out, self-medicating and self-loathing, killing himself to increase his bank balance while decreasing his golf score.
When things fall apart, he joins a men's cycling group to relieve stress - and makes a few startling discoveries in various cracks and crevices.
Achingly funny and poignant, MAMIL presents the male mid-life crisis in all its lurid glory.
"This production will be one of the highlights of the year. It is a must see show for men and women." Dominion Post
(No flash photography or recording allowed)
As seen on TV3's Chopper's Republic of Anzakistan and 7 Days.
Heath Franklin's Chopper is back after taking the former countries of New Zealand and Australia, throwing out the sh!t bits, and creating the world's newest superpower - Anzakistan. Now Chopper is ready to law down the law. He may not have any experience, but at least you know where he stands, right behind a moustache.
Anzakistan, your time has come, and Chopper's just the bloke to run it.
'Australia's funniest comedy character...' 5 stars - The Sunday Mail
Join us for the R18 adult cabaret show at The Boathouse.
Sit at the front if you dare - we take no responsibility for what might happen to you!
The Nelson Buskers Festival brings world-class street performers to the heart of our beautiful little city for four days of action-packed shows. Incredible performers from as far afield as Japan and Canada will be performing mind-blowing stunts: ninja juggling, acrobatics, unicycles...... you will be entertained with stunning and extraordinary skills.
Nelson Repertory Theatre presents the comedy hit, Caravan by Donald McDonald
Five best friends, nudging forty and hating it, take their first holiday together in a caravan. One of them brings along his new and all-too-young girlfriend. In the caravan's confined space, tensions rise and the laughs begin! Then it rains for six days straight and the pressure of living in a confined space of a caravan soon tells on the friendship and the results are hilarious!
Caravan is pure fun. Its purpose is to make you laugh and it does this loud and often! - Sydney Morning Herald
2016 is the inaugural year of Off the Cuff! Join us monthly for improv, sketch comedy and anything else we have "up our sleeves". Nelson's entertainment company, Down With Mondays, in partnership with The Historic Theatre Royal aim to bring you a new show each month that will give your laughing muscles a workout.
*All members of Off the Cuff previously performed in the highly successful improv show The Deep End.
