The Night before Christmas... follow a little girl's journey through the excitement and magic of Christmas Eve, an adventure in Toyland and her journey to the North Pole to visit Santa and his Elves.
This show promises all the excitement and magic of Christmas and is suitable for all ages. Told through the medium of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, cheerleading, hip hop and Irish dance, singing and drama performed by the students of the ASTAR Academy of the Arts.
Nelson's close links with its sister cities in China will be celebrated during this year's China Week, from 6 - 11 November.
Coinciding with New Zealand's Chinese Language Week, the event will once again bring together an exciting array of activities, exhibitions, performances and business talks to celebrate and promote cross-cultural relationships and connectivity.
Our Night of Music & Theatre celebrates the talents of the Minzhu Road and Guiya Road Primary Schools both visiting Nelson from China and guest artists.
Rebecca Bignall Boutique Dance Company will perform Excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty - a Tchaikovsky Ballet first performed in 1890. Sleeping Beauty is a classic fairy tale which involves a beautiful princess (Aurora), a sleeping enchantment, and a handsome prince. A world of romance, wonder and imperial grandeur. Gleaming with colour and fairies and story-book charm, this showcase the talents of the entire Boutique Company and brings this fairy tale to life on stage.
The Company will also showcase their award winning Contemporary/Jazz pieces.
Ballet Director Louise Hawke presents The Ballet Arts Company & Sir Jon Trimmer in "Alice" - A Ballet Wonderland Dream for All with Sir Jon Trimmer as Lewis Carroll, Laeticia Austin as Alice, Andre the Illusionist and Adriana Harper (Royal NZ Ballet).
An imaginative new ballet, a favorite childhood dream. A curious ballet experience for all your family to enjoy!
Sold Out Performances in 2015 and 2016. Three shows only!
If you enjoyed "Tchaikovsky" and "Aurora's Wedding" you'll love"Alice".
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Rockshop Bandquest is a new platform for the next generation of contemporary musicians to step out and perform in a supportive and encouraging competition format, with a focus on education, inspiration and entertainment.
This event is the Nelson Regional Final of the Nationwide Intermediate school band competition.
Award winning studio Empire Dance Company is excited to bring a collaboration of cutting edge choreography, technique, talent and performance to Nelson in their dance show #LETSGO.
#LETSGO will transcend the audience with dancing, singing and acting in a wide variety of dance genres. Showcasing local talent and leading performers we will bring Classical Classics to 2k17 Modern pieces.
There is something in this show for everyone, #LETSGO THE EMPIRE DANCE COMPANY SHOW
Capital E National Theatre for Children
Brace yourselves for a ridiculously clever play that will transport you to World War One to follow a story of two young men; one a keen enlister, the other a conscientious objector.
As suitcases transform to trenches and coats become a map of Europe, their stories collide on Flanders Field. Through energetic songs and moments of Pythonesque vaudeville, this ensemble beautifully shares unforgettable stories.
"It's far funnier than a show about that war has any right to be, yet the silliness seems somehow respectful, a fitting tribute to the exuberant young men who sailed away from Wellington harbour in search of adventure." THEATREVIEW
Written & directed by Leo Gene Peters
Recommended for children 7+ years
The very best of Nayland College Performing Arts will be on stage at the Theatre Royal in celebration of our students and their talents and achievements in 2017. The evening will feature performances from Dance Company, Concert Band, Jazz Band, our three Choirs and songs from our 2017 musical production 'Bye Bye Birdie'.
Nelson Youth Theatre Company presents a double-bill with Aesop's Falables - a fun filled show suitable for the whole family and Holy Moses! A musical journey through plagues, the Passover, the Exodus and the Ten Commandments through clever lyrics and memorable music.
Nelson Youth Theatre Company is delighted to present one of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. A joyous retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven scheming brothers and his coat of many colours, Joseph is a kaleidoscope of catchy songs and colourful dance numbers - Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door to Me and Go Go Go Joseph - parodying various musical styles from rock 'n roll to country and western, French ballad, calypso and jazz.
The UK's longest-running musical, which has enjoyed three West End productions, one on Broadway, and continues to tour the US and UK, Joseph launched the careers of both Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, who went on to become one of the most successful musical theatre partnerships of all time.
The ultimate feel-good show, Joseph will once again see Nelson audiences cheering the music of Lloyd Webber.
