Start your holidays off with a song in your heart!  A sing-along with Kath Bee always puts a smile on your face. All the songs you love, including Sprinkle A Little Sunshine, Dragons Under My Bed, Individuality, Dad I wanna be a Camel, Blowing Bubbles, Magic in Me and more!

Everyone loves Kath Bee's performances, her down-to-earth manner, ability to connect with the audience, both children and adults - she always makes everyone feel special.

Winner of multiple awards including the 2020 and 2022 APRA NZ Children's Song of the Year, Kath's songs are catchy, uplifting and will stay with you and your child long after the concert is over. Bring your favourite soft toy to dance with, dress up in your favourite outfit and come ready for some actions, dancing, laughter and fun!  Don't forget to bring your singing voice!

Kath always has giveaways, bubbles and very often some surprises during her shows. Plus she'll have books and ribbon wands to purchase and take away as a memento. She will be there after the show for photos and to sign your purchases. She can't wait to sing with you!

Gillian Francis’ Nelson Academy of Dance presents an evening of delightful, enchanting dance.

Young Marie, with her brother and mother, visit a Doll Shop to see the dolls dancing. The children have a wonderful time watching all the different dolls; Drummer, French, Poodle, Fairy, Can Can dancers, and many more. However, they cannot decide which one they would like, so go home empty handed.

Later, Marie dreams about the dolls and suddenly finds herself back at the shop, having a splendid time dancing with all the dolls. But really it was all a dream.

Join Marie and all the other young dancers for an enchanting, not to be missed evening.

Wakatū Dance Theatre proudly presents Chase The Dream.

The theme for this year’s show is CHASE THE DREAM, encouraging our students to look ahead to the future and realise their dreams. The music suggests hope and happiness, which gives a positive lift to the dance and choreography.

Some of our music choices include; ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon, ‘Take the First Step’ from Elmo in Grouchland, ‘A Million Dreams’ from The Greatest Showman. We want our audience to enjoy an hour and a half of uplifting music, song, drama and dance.

As Walt Disney once famously said “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them”.

Badjelly the Witch, the much-loved, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic, is this year’s Glow Show!

The brilliantly nonsensical tale is being entirely reimagined with the unique Glow Show treatment.

The Glow Show’s utterly original mash-up of science, puppetry and music is a glorious experience for children and this year it will be a wonderfully nostalgic event for adults.

The goofiness of Bare Bottom Land, the giggle-inducing catch-cries like “Stinky poo to all of you!”, and the larger than life characters of Badjelly are set to bring a little fright and lots of fun to more than 30 venues across Aotearoa from July 5.

Nearly 100,000 Kiwi kids, parents and educators have seen a Glow Show; come and join the fun with the frolicking, witchy-poo, super-fun Badjelly the Witch!

Don't miss out!

Behind the Glow: 25 min Meet and Greet option after the show. Up close and personal with creator and puppetry. Limited availability.

Nelson Youth Theatre Company presents Disney’s Finding Nemo JR., a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (FROZEN).

Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming”, “Fish Are Friends Not Food”, and “Go With the Flow”, Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

It’s more than just a show, it’s the Nelson Scouts Gangshow!

That’s right, the fun filled family variety show for young and old is back for another season. Book your tickets now for an evening of well-known songs and sketches for the whole family.

On the few days that the Theatre Royal is not in use, we can take small groups on a tour around the building.

Learn about the history and the major refurbishment, look at 19th century artefacts, and see the technical side of the theatre, with backstage and on stage access.

Please note, there are quite a few stairs to negotiate.

Maximum 10 people.
Additional tour dates will be added.
Alternative days may be available upon request.

Nelson Youth Theatre Company presents Disney’s The Lion King JR, a wonderful 70-minute, one-of-a-kind musical that has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, featuring the combined creativity of Sir Elton John and Sir Tim Rice.

With life-size elephant, giraffes, rhino and other animals from the African savannah, and songs like the magical ‘Circle of Life’, ‘I just Can’t Wait To Be King’, ‘Be Prepared’, ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ and ‘Hakuna Matata’, this is one spectacular show you won’t want to miss!

Following a sell out 2022 Australia tour, The World of Musicals in Concert returns to New Zealand in 2024 featuring an all new show.

The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented artists who exquisitely perform classic hits, fused with emotive ballads, big-screen anthems and iconic show tunes. From the best of The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, to Guys & Dolls and South Pacific and many, many more, the World of Musicals delivers a stirring musical concert theatre experience that will leave you spellbound – from the opening song to the final medley of classics.

‘ALL THE HIT SONGS IN ONE SHOW’ is the quintessential takeaway from this musical concert gala. The World of the Musicals in Concert is a show that is tailored for the entire family, so get ready to be enthralled and sing along to all your to all your favourite and much-loved songs from the world of Musical Theatre in one unforgettable evening.

Secure your seats today to a show inspired by many but unlike any other.

The must see show for December! F.A. Dance Centre is excited to perform their 2023 show Jigsaw for Nelson audiences. Jigsaw is about the different pieces of dance, with Classical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Musical Theatre pieces, as well as Tap from Tasman Tappers.

This show certainly has something for everyone with high energy Musical Theatre and Jazz numbers, through to emotive, technical Lyrical and Classical performances, as well as popular Hip Hop dances that have everyone dancing in their seats.

Performing is the highlight for the dancers, giving everyone the wonderful experience of dancing in the beautiful Theatre Royal. Beginners, adults and experienced competitive dancers are all given their chance to shine. Jigsaw is also showcasing talented dancers that recently enjoyed the trip of a lifetime dancing in NYC and LA this year.

Director Trudy Fargher, teachers and dancers can’t wait to share their passion and energy with you.