Nelson Youth Theatre Company presents this full length High School Edition of Chicago. In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess", Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.

Featuring the hit songs "All That Jazz", "Cell Block Tango", "When you're Good to Mama", "We Both Reached for the Gun", Mister Cellophane", "Razzle Dazzle" and of course "Roxie".

"A pulse racing revival that flies us right into musical heaven." - The New York Times
"Wildly entertaining...[with a] dazzling score." - New York Daily News

PG: Adult themes
Please note: In this performance there will be several gunshots and prop guns used.

Ghost the Musical is the musical adaptation of the hit film starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore and follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death.

Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. Featuring such popular songs as “With You” and the Righteous Brothers’ classic “Unchained Melody,” this powerful love story is sure to become a fan favourite!

PG: Adult themes
Please note: In this performance there will be several gunshots and prop guns used.
Short bursts of strobing is used throughout the performance.

Staring award-winning Ali Harper who last appeared in Nelson with the popular one woman show Songs for Nobodies at the Nelson Arts Festival. Legendary Divas is a celebration of all those incredible women that have inspired us with their music.

Expect nostalgia, comedy, audience participation, a rip roaring 80s medley with a splash of Madonna as well as many stories enlightening the audience; French Chanteuse Edith Piaf's connection with the Resistance, a Julie Andrew's My Fair Lady spoof to Dolly Parton's love for the nip and tuck.

Glamourous and captivating. Legendary Divas is a feast for anyone who wants to reminisce and celebrate those extraordinary women who will always remain in our hearts through their music.

Tickets on sale from 1 December 2018, 9.00am. Early bird special from 1 Dec 2018 to 15 Jan 2019.

Direct from Australia, and following more than 5000 international shows, the world's premier live ABBA tribute - The ABBA Show - is coming to town!

Far from being 'just another cover band', The ABBA Show is a full-scale theatrical production featuring more than 2 hours of live musical performances with a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and effects and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle.

Starring incredibly detailed performances from internationally acclaimed impersonators ABBAsolutely fABBAulous, The ABBA Show gives fans of all ages a chance to re-live the ABBA concert experience, celebrate the music of ABBA and dance the night away!

Nelson City Brass presents Cry of the Celts. An evening of Celtic music with Musical Director Nigel Weeks conducting Nelson's own champion band. The evening will also feature Nayland College Boys Choir along with a piper and dancers to give a truly 'Celtic feel' to the nights entertainment

Rockshop Bandquest is a performance platform for New Zealand school bands, up to year 8.

Award-winning actress and singer Ali Harper is bringing the critically-acclaimed, one-woman play Songs for Nobodies to Nelson.

Share five life-changing encounters between legendary divas Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday and Maria Callas, and the everyday women whose lives they touched, interspersed with their iconic songs.

Songs for Nobodies is a one-of-a-kind showcase that reminds us that everybody has a story - and a song - worth hearing.

"Ali Harper has a range and depth and clarity which, combined with her acting ability, make for a stunning performance." THEATREVIEW

"... truly astonishing acting and singing tour-de-force." THE CHRISTCHURCH PRESS

Awards
United Solo Festival, New York 2014 - ALI HARPER - BEST ACTRESS
Chapman Tripp Awards, Wellington 2008 - ALI HARPER - BEST ACTRESS

Starring Ali Harper
Written by Joanna Murray-Smith
Directed by Ross Gumbley
Musical Direction by Richard Marrett

Aotearoa New Zealand

Transforming the Theatre Royal into a sublime sound and light venue, composer Rhian Sheehan delivers a truly emotive and immersive audio-visual show, showcasing his brand new album A Quiet Divide, as well as work from his previous acclaimed albums.

Featuring a full band, a local string section and a dream-like montage of captivating visuals, time-lapse, portraits, animations, landscapes and starscapes, Rhian Sheehan creates a breath-taking son et lumière.

Originally from Nelson, Sheehan's award-winning compositions have featured on screens around the world, including the BBC, Netflix, HBO, the US Super Bowl and The Academy Awards, while his albums have amassed over 30 million streams on Spotify alone.

"... a 'wish you were there' moment, where the audience is so mesmerised you could hear a pin drop." SUNDAY STAR TIMES

"...a stunning show." SIMON SWEETMAN

Awards
Fiske Fulldome Film Festival (2015) - WINNER BEST SOUNDTRACK
Qantas Film & Television Awards (2010) - WINNER BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

Proudly supported by Nelson Consulting Engineers and Creative New Zealand

It's time to grow up and face the music, you can’t just tap dance through your life....Right?

From a stellar cast featuring the best of Nelson’s young talent, this will be the year’s favourite youth musical experience. With special guest stars and inspiring music and dance.

Presented by the students of SOUNDSTAGE, Professional Music and Performing Arts School, this is a theatre experience not to be missed.

The Beginner's Guide to Growing Up features ideas compiled by the students of SOUNDSTAGE exploring pressures facing youth today presented in a fast paced and fun musical concert format.

Presented in one act, The Beginner's Guide to Growing Up plays for a limited season.

Award-winning singer songwriter Mel Parsons is well recognised as one of New Zealand's established songwriting stars - matched by her equally generous heart.

On the very day of Cyclone Fehi Mel contacted The Boathouse with a heartwarming offer to help with fundraising for repairs, and with the support of the Theatre Royal this we have a benefit concert! Joining Mel on stage are Jed Parsons and Josh Logan.

Hot off the heels of her American tour Mel brings a wide breadth of material. Her dynamic songs range from gutsy & rhythmic hand-clappers like audience favourite 'Far Away', through to pin-drop ballads like 'Don't Wait', featuring Canadian songwriting royalty Ron Sexsmith.

With her dynamic band Parsons is an engaging performer with a natural emotive voice that allows the listener to become part of the story. Her unique style simmers somewhere between indie/folk and alt/country, and her shows are as memorable for the spine tingling songs as well as for her dry banter delivery.

Opening acts:
The Community Choir at The Boathouse - Vibrant singing group with fabulous songs from around the world - exploring harmony, rhythm, sound, breath, unity.

Django Schmango - this highly regarded Hot Club style group of local musicians has its roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. It's a style marked by pristine and dexterous string work, the steady pulse of rhythm guitar and an unmistakable swing that delights audiences of all musical sensibilities.