In 2015 Suyeon Kang became the first Australian to win the coveted Michael Hill International Violin Competition; also taking home the Audience Prize.

New Zealand pianist Stephen De Pledge joins Suyeon Kang on her NZ tour, with a programme showcasing the many facets of the violin.
They'll interweave works by Mozart, Ravel, Schubert and Stravinsky with a delightful work for solo violin by New Zealand composer Kenneth Young.

"…at times playing with a delicate sensitivity and at others with a passionate intensity." - National Business Review

Programme:
Mozart | Sonata in Eb D380
Ravel | Sonata No. 1 in A minor 'Posthume'
Schubert | Sonatina in G minor
Kenneth Young | Gone
Stravinsky | Divertimento

Presented in association with Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

Nelson Opera in the Park is back with some of New Zealand's best opera singers alongside stellar contemporary performers. Bring a picnic and soak up the atmosphere for this wonderful night of music in the open air. With affordable ticket prices this is a world class event that everyone can enjoy.

PERFORMERS:
ANNA LEESE
JARED HOLT
DAVE DOBBYN
MODERN MÂORI QUARTET
JACKIE CLARKE
PRESHOW - THE JUBILATION CHOIR

ORCHESTRA WELLINGTON
Conductor Marc Taddei
Musical Director Peter Rainey

Bring warm clothing, a torch and rug if in the picnickers' area. Those with chairs please sit in the designated areas.

We are working towards Zero Waste. Please leave nothing but footprints.

Fireworks display: Combat Pyrotechnics

The hysterical and uplifting Menopause the Musical is heading on another sell-out New Zealand tour in 2016. Packed full of one-liners about hot flushes and memory loss backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of comedy parody versions of pop classics, the all-singing, all-dancing comedy is set in at a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common meet by chance at a lingerie sale.

The all-female cast of make fun of their woeful lives experiencing "The Change", forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges.

The women bond as they realise that menopause is no longer "The Silent Passage", it is an unavoidable stage in every woman's life.

Previous New Zealand tours have sold out, so don't delay, call your friends and book your tickets today.

Live Arts Nelson’s Summer school will showcase their performance piece de resistance. 

The students have spent a week immersed in theatre, drama, dance, singing and music, visual and creative arts, and have been part of creating and/or performing this new piece of theatre.

A gold coin donation to see these kids show their amazing talent.

It's here, and it's "AN ELLE OF A SHOW" - Time Magazine

Nelson Youth Theatre Company is delighted to present the New Zealand premiere of Legally Blonde, the Musical.

Legally Blonde is a fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. It follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances. Equal parts hilarious and heart-warming, this musical is so much fun it should be illegal! Legally Blonde will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway's brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser), with a peppy score and playful book. This musical is ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish.

Legally Blonde, the Musical - Book by Heather Hach, Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin - Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture.

One of the most well known and well loved of all the Gilbert & Sullivan operettas, HMS Pinafore is a hilarious blend of razor sharp wit and beautiful music. With dashing sailors, comically pompous officers and a bevy of beautiful ladies, this is definitely one not to be missed. It's a hugely fun show that all ages can enjoy and features an all star cast!

A musical tribute and live concert experience that journeys through Michael Jackson's vast and incredible catalogue of work including the beginnings as a member of The Jackson 5, his groundbreaking theatrics in the '80s and his evolution onward into the 21st century.

This show features all of MJ's greatest hits performed live by multi-talented impersonator Dantanio.

Come and celebrate the life and talent of the King of Pop with this casino-class production that features a live international band, fully choreographed dancers, authentic costumes and brilliant effects. A show not to be missed!

Rock of Ages nothing but a good time; the ultimate tribute to the '80s.

Nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical. Rock of Ages is ready to rock Nelson!

Rock of Ages is a rock musical set in Hollywood in the 1980s, when it was all about big chords, big dreams and big hair.

Channeling every totally rad '80s cliché in the book, Rock of Ages is a high-energy dive into a living, breathing music video, the show races quickly along, riding high on nostalgia and hairspray!

Rock of Ages explores the pursuit of dreams and tells its story through hits from iconic groups and rockers of the 1980s including songs of Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and many other artists who underscore this tale of big dreams in Hollywood.

With the live band and a playlist of incredible 80's hits, Rock of Ages is an amazing night at the theatre for everyone!

It's been a year since The Lizard Kings last touched the earth of Nelson in October 2014 as the warm up show for their North Island Tour.

On Saturday 21st November The Theatre Royal will open her regal arms to The Kings for an evening paying homage to the majesty of The Doors' greatest moments, and a celebration of one of the most important bands of our time.

With a repertoire spanning the bands entire career, stunning visual effects and projections, and a blistering live performance to back it all up, its no wonder The LzKs have received high praise indeed from real Doors fans who experienced the last Tour:

"I love The Doors and was lucky enough to see them live in LA back in the day, and this show was as close as I've been to being back there" - CB

"You officially have a new groupie. The Doors are my NUMBER ONE band of ALL time but I've never been to a tribute before... Tributes can be hit or miss but you guys HIT HARD!!!! I had such an amazing night tonight and couldn't take the smile of my face the whole time listening to all my favourite songs (nearly) as quality as the real thing! Bliss. Heart emoticon 100% will be seeing you again." - FH

Come 'Break on Through' with us.. Is everybody in?

The seats are out - bring your dancing shoes! DJ Cookie Puss will be warming everyone up - Lizard Kings on stage at 9pm.

Curtain Call is a dance production by the Fargher Academy of Dance, showcasing the talents of local dancers. The performance has something for everyone with emotive lyrical and contemporary pieces, high energy jazz dances, the technique and beauty of classical ballet, and show stopping musical theatre numbers.