Join Nelson Youth Theatre for a whimsical adventure in Alice in Wonderland JR!
Dive down the rabbit hole and into a fantastical world with Alice in Wonderland JR! Follow Alice as she journeys through a magical land filled with quirky characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and more! With vibrant music, colourful costumes, and enchanting scenes, this family-friendly production is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
Come along for a whimsical ride full of surprises, laughter and timeless fun. Don’t miss out on the adventure—grab your tickets today and experience the wonder of Alice in Wonderland JR!
Get Ready to Rock 'n' Roll with Nelson Youth Theatre’s production of Grease the Musical!
Step back in time to the 1950s with Grease, the iconic musical that brings you all the thrills, romance and unforgettable hits! Follow Danny, Sandy, and the rest of the Rydell High gang as they navigate love, friendship, and teenage rebellion. With classic songs like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’”, and “You’re the One That I Want”, this high-energy, feel-good show will have you singing and dancing all night long!
Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Grease. It’s electrifying, it’s fun, and it’s a blast from the past! Get your tickets now!
Following sell-out seasons of Seussical and The Addams Family, Nayland College is delighted to bring Blood Brothers to the Theatre Royal stage.
The 5th longest running show on the West End, with over 10,000 performances, Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on the opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences.
When Mrs Johnstone, a young mother, is deserted by her husband and left to her own devices to provide for seven hungry children, she takes a job as a housekeeper in order to make ends meet. It is not long before her brittle world crashes around her when she discovers herself to be pregnant yet again – this time with twins. In a moment of weakness and desperation, she enters a secret pact with her employer which leads inexorably to the show’s shattering climax.
Book, Music and Lyrics by WILLY RUSSELL
AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH LTD, A CONCORD THEATRICALS COMPANY.
Nelson Youth Theatre celebrates 25 Years of Awesome Theatre, encompassing 250 plays and musicals!
Past and present Nelson Youth Theatre members perform songs and big chorus numbers from a range of musicals, with numerous overseas professionals presenting video clips of their work or journeys to inspire the next generation!
Featuring songs from Chicago, We Will Rock You, Grease, Legally Blonde, Frozen, The Lion King, Oliver!, Mamma Mia!, Six, Aladdin, The Sound of Music, Annie, Madagascar, The Little Mermaid, 9 to 5, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and others.
Recommended 12+, parental guidance advised. (Content includes depictions of violence and mild adult themes.)
Get ready for an unforgettable twist on Shakespeare’s Macbeth! Join us for a thrilling, saucy rendition of this classic tragedy, reimagined with a sassy, sexy bluegrass flair by award-winning theatre company, The Barden Party.
Three words: Music. Mischief. Magic.
Picture the dark, twisted tale of ambition and betrayal—now with a cheeky, bluegrass-infused soundtrack that will have you toe-tapping along to the drama. With The Barden Party’s signature blend of humour, heart, and live music, this adaptation of Macbeth transforms Shakespeare’s gripping tale into a raucous, rocking, and ridiculously entertaining performance.
From the company that brought you:
Romeo & Juliet - Winner of Best Theatre/Physical Theatre (Adelaide Fringe 2024)
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Dunedin Fringe Excellence Award 2022
Butterfly Smokescreen - The immersive superyacht experience on Seabreeze III
Don’t miss your chance to see The Barden Party’s much anticipated version of Macbeth on its opening weekend!
This indoor performance promises an evening of scandal, spirit, and Shakespeare like you've never seen before! Includes songs by artists such as: Mumford & Sons, Dolly Parton, The Steeldrivers, Hosier, Albi and the Wolves, Old Crow Medicine Show, Poor Man's Poison, Noah Kahan and more.
Book now to secure your seat for this sensational performance!
Adapted by Laura Irish
Musical Arrangements by Ollie Howlett
Directed by Laura Irish, Ollie Howlett and Wiremu Tuhiwai
Cast:
Laura Irish, Ollie Howlett, Caleb James, Tara McEntee, Criss Grueber, Emilia Higgs, Hamish Boyle
Starring Helen Moulder
Directed by Jeff Kingsford-Brown
The magnificent Cynthia Fortitude is definitely in the twilight of her long career as operatic diva. Tonight, she has arrived to give a musical lecture for the inaugural meeting of the Nelson Tasman Opera Guild (NELTOG). Her longsuffering accompanist, Miss Gertrude Rallentando, is nowhere to be found, so Cynthia must battle on without her.
“I wanted to honour the character of Gertie,” Helen says. “My good friend, Rose Beauchamp, who played Gertie for thirty years with me in Hens’ Teeth, The Legend Returns and Cynthia & Gertie Go Baroque, sadly died in 2022, and I wanted the delicious character of Gertie to live on somehow.” Gertie does not appear in this show of course, but is very present in all sorts of ways!
“Helen Moulder’s determined, dotty and totally delightful Cynthia…. an unbeatable gem of a comic character.” – Laurie Atkinson, Dominion-Post
“A most enduring clown, an irreverent and fanciful diva.” – Thomas La Hood, Theatreview
Please note, seating is General Admission (not allocated)
The 2024 Gala Concert is the culmination of a jam-packed year of performing at Nayland College.
This celebration of the Arts features items from Vast Dance Festival, the Solo Performing Arts Competition, The Addams Family, the Contemporary Music showcase, Rock Quest, the KBB Music Festival, the NZCF Big Sing and the Dance Showcase.
Join our instrumental groups, choirs, dancers and actors for this wonderful celebration of the Arts.
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.
Over 60 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show!
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre.
Step into the enchanting world of magic and whimsy as Waimea College proudly presents its spectacular production of Mary Poppins! Join us for a spellbinding journey filled with unforgettable characters, toe-tapping music, and breathtaking adventures. Immerse yourself in the charm and wonder of this timeless classic brought to life by our talented cast and crew.
Mark your calendars for June 26-29 and let Mary Poppins' magic take you on a delightful ride that the whole family will cherish. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic unfold on stage. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and joy! See you there.
