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
Nelson City Brass presents Bayleys Last Night at the Proms.
This is a fun concert of British Proms music with audience participation: foot-stamping, singing, flag-waving and party-popping. Nelson City Brass performs rousing traditional Proms music under British-born composer and conductor Nigel Weeks.
Proms-Packs on sale at the concert.
Consider yourself invited to Nelson Youth Theatre Company's production of Oliver! Charles Dickens' unforgettable characters will burst to life in the Tony Award-winning musical in September at the Theatre Royal!
Bursting with jubilant songs, including "You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two", "Consider Yourself", "Where is Love?" and the scrumptious "Food, Glorious Food", Oliver! serves up a musical feast for the eyes and ears that will have every theatre-lover in Nelson calling out for "More"!
Dance is joyous and contagious! It can happen anywhere, at anytime, with anyone and everyone and Wakatu Dance Theatre dance joins us and pushes us to go further! "There is always an energetic, fun and friendly atmosphere on stage, while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism" Director Peta Spooner
We love to dance and it's contagious!
Once upon a time...is a theatrical extravaganza of some of the world's most well known stories, movies and music of our time. Shown through the mediums of Dance, Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics, Cheerleading and Music. Performed by the students from A STAR Academy of the Arts and friends. Performers range in age from 3 years to Adult. This event is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army of Nelson, helping them with their good works and long standing provision to the people of Nelson.
A STAR Academy of the Arts is a Performing Arts School for children and adults specialising in the professional training of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip hop, Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre Preschool, Irish Dance, Cheerleading, Acrobatics, Body Conditioning, Contemporary, Music, and Stage School. Students enjoy exams in all subjects, competitions and regular public performances, All taught by highly qualified tutors. Part time and Fulltime courses available, Visit http://www.astararts.co.nz or Facebook.
The very best of Nayland College Performing Arts will be on stage at the Theatre Royal in celebration of the school's 50th Jubilee year. The evening will feature performances from Dance Company, Concert Band, Girls Choir - Sotto Voce. Boys Choir - AugMENted, Songs from the 2016 School Production 'Annie Get Your Gun' and Jazz Band.
TheatresportsTM is a form of improvisational theatre, which uses the format of a competition for dramatic effect. Teams perform scenes based on audience suggestions and receive a score from the judges.
The Nelson/Tasman TheatresportsTM Competition brings together teams of talented young improvisors from local high schools. The participants are tutored throughout the year by members of the Down with Monday Theatre Company and their school coordinator.
No one knows what will come to life on the stage. It is on-the-spot creativity and the stakes are high... the winning teams are sent off to the big smoke- Christchurch! They get to perform in the new Court Theatre and compete for a place in the South Island Theatresports Competition.
Whatever the outcome, this competition promises a great night of entertainment and a wonderful group of young people who are bravely stepping into the unknown together- get your tickets today!
TheatresportsTM is a form of improvisational theatre, which uses the format of a competition for dramatic effect. Teams perform scenes based on audience suggestions and receive a score from the judges.
The Nelson/Tasman TheatresportsTM Competition brings together teams of talented young improvisors from local high schools. The participants are tutored throughout the year by members of the Down with Monday Theatre Company and their school coordinator.
No one knows what will come to life on the stage. It is on-the-spot creativity and the stakes are high... the winning teams are sent off to the big smoke- Christchurch! They get to perform in the new Court Theatre and compete for a place in the South Island Theatresports Competition.
Whatever the outcome, this competition promises a great night of entertainment and a wonderful group of young people who are bravely stepping into the unknown together- get your tickets today!
The Next Level is a performance brought to you by the Empire Dance Company.
Showcasing our National and International Level Dancers, this show is going to be the Recital event of the year. Empire Dance Company will bring you an evening of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and much more.
This will not be a normal Dance Recital, come and enjoy an evening of leading commercial dancing, technically beautiful Ballet work and prepare for Empire Dance Company to take you to The Next Level.
Fun for the whole family, Nelson Academy of Dance presents The Nutcracker, a production that is guaranteed to transport us all to the festive season during winter in Nelson!
One of the world’s most-loved ballets, the adventure begins on Christmas morning when Clara’s brother, Fritz, snatches the Nutcracker her beloved nutcracker doll and falls over and breaks it. From there we follow Clara and her Nutcracker as they travel through swirling snowflakes to a colourful garden filled with characters to delight the young and young-at-heart.
The performance will present dance students as the featured performers and international artist, Jesse Campbell returns to Nelson to dance in this year’s full length classic ballet.
Director Gillian Francis has consistently achieved a very high standard from her very creative and talented students (ranging from the ages of 3 to their mid-20′s) over many years and this year’s The Nutcracker includes beautiful choreography, costuming, backdrops, lighting and sound.
Enjoy winter in Nelson in grand style, making memories to cherish with the ones you love.
