The very best of Nayland College Performing Arts will be on stage at the Theatre Royal in celebration of our students and their talents and achievements in 2017. The evening will feature performances from Dance Company, Concert Band, Jazz Band, our three Choirs and songs from our 2017 musical production 'Bye Bye Birdie'.
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
For more information visit http://www.vast.org.nz or Email [email protected]
An insider’s  look behind the rings
Nelson Host Lions Club invites you to enjoy a presentation by Barry Maister ONZM.
Barry is a personable and passionate speaker, and enjoys involvement in many community organizations. He is a current member of the International Olympic Committee, and was deeply involved in the Rio Olympics. From 2001-2011 he held the position of Secretary General for the New Zealand Olympic Committee. Barry's involvement with the Olympic Games goes back the days when he was a member the gold winning New Zealand hockey team at the Montreal Olympics.
All proceeds from this charity fund raising event will be donated to the Special Olympics (Nelson)
This event is brought to you by the Tahunanui Community Centre and is this year's main fundraising event.
Many of us are trying to understand how to raise children in a completely new family landscape. More and more of us are living in blended families...and we're also all facing new issues like technologically dependent teenagers, a tidal wave of alcohol and drugs, and a whole pile of other issues our parents' generation didn't have to even consider. In answer to all of these complex issues, Nigel presents an evening of evidence-based opinion and simplifying common sense. Just because the issues are complicated, doesn't mean that the solutions have to be.
Nigel has had a varied and colourful career which spans all the way from a brief episode as a busker in the eighties, to over two decades working as a clinical psychologist, and more recently as an author and documentary maker. In his clinical career he worked in sex offender treatment programmes, schools, alcohol and drug treatment programmes, prisons, and with many thousands of families. He also consulted with the police, child youth and family, and the prison service. In more recent years he's written books on both parenting and his work as a forensic psychologist which have now been published in nineteen countries. His television career has included documentaries on subjects ranging from parenting, to inequality, sugar, alcohol, antarctic science, and blowing stuff up. In 2012, he was appointed as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
This is an alcohol free event
Language may offend
Come and see some of New Zealand's top men and women compete head to head to become New Zealand's Top of the South Champion.
A wide range of classes on display.
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.
Best-selling NZ author Jason will share with you the key things you can do to make the biggest difference to your youthfulness, vitality and wellbeing. Followed by an extended 45 minute Q & A session - this is your chance to ask Jason those nagging questions about your specific health concerns.
Enjoy a mini health expo with free samples, raw treats, tastings, healthy food ideas and local talents!
Learn how to eat, move and think in line with optimising your BEST genetic expression - and how to experience a level of health and wellbeing that you have only dreamed about! We look forward to seeing you there.
Doors open at 6pm. Seminar runs 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Take ten inspiring locals who are making a positive difference for our community and our planet. Give them six minutes each to talk, holding one prop. Throw in some homemade music by folk rock band Mohua Sun - and you have Happyzine Talks.
Speakers include:
Dr Sean Weaver – saving rain forests
Peter Verstappen – turning Wakefield School democratic
Cara Christal – co-leading the Nelson Koha Shed
Ruth Copeland – maintaining authenticity as a Nelson City Councilor
Amy Kennedy – cleaning up the Matai River
Lolly Dadley-Moore – teaching body mindfulness to offset stress
Kindra Douglas – leading positive change in Victory Community
Jettie Skerten - linking volunteers with refugees, helping these newcomers make Nelson their new home.
Cindy Batt – building bridges between the pakeha and Maori communities
"I loved being part of this community, solution-focused, inspiring and fun event," Jo Campbell, Golden Bay.
Passing on messages from people who have died and are in spirit is what Kelvin was put on earth to do. However, since the incredible success of Sensing Murder there's been such a great demand from people on this side wanting private readings that it is just not physically possible for him to do them anymore. The best way for Kelvin to be able to put people in touch with the loved ones they've lost - and also help them to understand how the afterlife works - is through his live shows, Soul Food.
When you come to his Soul Food shows, please come with an open heart and an open mind. Kelvin tries to read for as many people as possible but what happens on the night is up to spirit, not Kelvin. If there is a lot of expectation from the audience it can create a barrier. So relax, chill out and enjoy the show, and you never know - it could be your loved ones who show up. And even if they don't, hopefully the evening will open your eyes to the fact those we've lost are now in the white light, and their spirit lives on.
Ever wondered how a theatre works or wanted to have a better understanding of what is involved to make a production come to life? The Theatre Royal’s Open Day is the perfect opportunity to find out!
We are throwing open our doors and inviting you to step behind the scenes, giving you the opportunity to tread the boards of our stage and we will show you exactly how our theatre operates including the fly tower!
You will also have the opportunity to meet many of our local artists and companies who perform regularly at the theatre, join our Royal Family and find out about our technical training programmes that are available throughout the year.
It’s your chance to be ‘centre stage’! If you’ve ever wanted a look behind-the-scenes, to see how the magic of theatre really works, now is your chance.
