Nelson City Brass presents Showtime - Hits of the Stage and Screen
Fresh from winning the NZ national B grade championship, Nelson's city band, who have now been promoted to the A Grade, will present an evening of Hits from many stage and screen shows. You will hear music from Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Phantom of the Opera, and Disney Tunes.
The guest artist is NZ virtuoso cornet player John Lewis. John comes from Dunedin and is a multiple NZ Champion Cornet soloist as well as Australian Champion. John is the Principal Cornet player of the National Band on NZ, conducted by Nelson City Brass's musical director Nigel Weeks, when they were placed second at the World Brass Band Championship.
The African savannah comes to life on stage in Disney’s The Lion King Jr.  Nelson Youth Theatre Company presents the one-of-a-kind musical  that has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world.
We will follow the rise of Simba, a young lion who will succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands. But after Simba’s malevolent uncle, Scar, kills Mufasa and tricks Simba into believing he caused it, Simba flees and encounters meerkat Timon and warthog Pumba who help mature him into a grown lion who eventually returns to confront Scar.
A wonderful musical for young and old to enjoy, featuring the combined creativity of Elton John and Tim Rice in this delightful retelling of a much loved story.
Empire Dance Company is proud to bring TRANS4M 2019.
A dance show like never before, showcasing local talent in a fun, vibrant, upbeat extravaganza! With all dance genres including ballet, hip hop and tap there will be something for everyone at this year’s show.
Showcasing our Pre Junior to Senior Students in all 3 shows, and a very special matinee performance including a Pre School and Mini Students
Book your seats today for the family event of the year and TRANS4M your holiday season with the Empire Dance Company 2018 TRANS4M recital.
Please note that only the matinee performance will showcase the Empire Dance Company Pre School and Mini Students.
Nelson Repertory's One Act Play Festival is a combination of Nelson/Tasman talent, involving three Theatre Groups: Nelson Repertory, Wakefield Country Players and MÃleGrá Creative. There are 5 one act plays: 2 per evening, and a Saturday matinee especially for the children and family groups.
There are different plays per evening; some repeat performances but not all, so don't miss out. Plays include premier performances of RSVP and My Father My Son, well known favourites like BadJelly The Witch, The Real Inspector Hound, Leonardo's Last Supper, Tess and Flo and Lucy in the Sky.
Come to one evenings performance or buy a concession ticket and get to see all plays except BadJelly which has special matinee pricing.
Comedy, drama and intriguing situations - we have it all.
Wed 27th My Father My Son followed by Leonardo's Last Supper
Thursday 28th RSVP followed by The Real Inspector Hound
Friday 29th Lucy in the Sky, The Hemisphere's singing group, Tess and Flo
Saturday 30th Bad Jelly 2.30 am, RSVP followed by My Father my Son.
For more details regarding individual plays please visit our website: http://www.nelsonreperoty.org.nz
Rockshop Bandquest is a performance platform for New Zealand school bands, up to year 8.
Please note: All seating in the stalls is General Admittance; Dress Circle seats are allocated.
Vodafone New Zealand and Nanogirl Labs are proud to present Nanogirl Live! in "Bring on the Noise!" - a Live Science Spectacular.
Nanogirl, Boris (her trusty lab assistant), and CLAIR (Constantly Learning Artificial Intelligence Repository) are back for a brand new action-packed adventure, bringing you science and engineering as you have never seen them before. In this interactive show filled with experiments, explosions and music - Nanogirl Live! brings science and engineering to life in the coolest ways possible, right before your eyes. There are lots of opportunities to volunteer and do science on stage with Nanogirl too!
After three sellout tours, this brand new show by the internationally touring Nanogirl Live! team, and starring Dr. Michelle Dickinson features all-new experiments, and explosions - with plenty of extraordinary musical sounds to be enjoyed by the whole family.
"Educational, Entertaining, and Explosions!" - 5 stars
"They promised big bangs, and they delivered ... Great to see scientific principles being explained." - 5 stars
The Nanogirl Live! VIP Pass
The Nanogirl Live! VIP Pass really is the ultimate Nanogirl Live! experience. Wearing your limited edition VIP lanyard (yours to take home), you’ll be taken behind the scenes of Nanogirl Live! with Boris (Nanogirl’s Lab Assistant) for a very special Q&A session, as you peek behind the lab bench and get a closer look at the experiments from the show.
You’ll then be treated to an extended meeting with Nanogirl after the performance - ask questions, take amazing selfies and photographs to help you remember the show, and receive a personalised note from Nanogirl just for you. In addition, each VIP will receive a Nanogirl VIP Gift Bag, full of handy Nanogirl equipment to help you in your very own science experiments and engineering feats.
Vast Dance Festival celebrates the combined talents of high school students in the "Top of the South" region.
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.
The objectives of Vast Dance Festival are to:
- Provide opportunities for high school students to perform in a professional environment
- Celebrate the wide range of styles taught in our region
- Provide a platform for student choreographers to share their work
- Give students practical experience with lighting, front of house, design and stage management responsibilities
For more information visit http://www.vast.org.nz or Email [email protected]
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.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travellers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Running Time: 1 hour, no interval
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.
It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
Disney's High School Musical is fun for the whole family, is based on the first High School Musical movie, and features the songs that made that movie a global hit sensation: "Start of Something New", "Get'cha Head in the Game", "What I've been Looking For", "Stick to the Status Quo", "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You", and "We're All In This Together".
Running Time: 2 hours including interval
Rock the City returns to Nelson, with an all-ages music gig featuring ten of region's hottest up and coming youth bands performing live on stage.
This year's lineup includes:
Small Talk (Waimea College), Blind Eye (Waimea College), Riot Of The Moment (Nelson Boys/Nayland College), Three's A Crowd (Nayland College), Wiz Kid And The Biscuits (Waimea College), Reece Milton (Nayland College), Looking Sharpe (Waimea College), Jess & Tagan (Motueka High School) plus two more acts to be announced.
This event is strictly alcohol and other drug free, and suitable for 14 years and above. Security and Health and Safety Event Workers will be on hand to ensure a happy and healthy event for all.
Tickets are just $10 and are available from Ticket Direct online, or at the Theatre Royal Box Office. Door sales ($12) may be available on the night, but with a lineup this epic, highly unlikely, so get in early to avoid the disappointment of missing out.
