Far from being 'just another cover band', The ABBA Show is a full-scale concert production featuring more than two hours of fun, energetic 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!
Comedy Gold in association with Theatre Royal Nelson presents 'One night with the King' - The latest stand up comedy special from star of stage and screen; Andre King.
Once described as '...the squeaky hinge on the lid of Pandora's box...' King's comedy sparks and tickles, goading the audience into a false sense of security before bombarding the crowd with a flurry of hilarious punchlines leaving the audience gasping for breath and screaming for more. Often compared to 'The Great One - Jackie Gleason' and presenting a style of stand up comedy that harkens back to the crafts golden age, this is fun the whole family can enjoy.
'Endearing, hilariously caricatured impressions and accents. Comedy at it's most sincere and civilised!' Joanna Alpern - Broadway Baby Edinburgh
'One of New Zealands finest comedy exports…irresistibly funny!' Mark Ritchie - The Stage UK
The audience will be filmed as part of a live audience for a DVD recording.
Come and hear brass bands from the "Top of the South" in an evening of entertainment. This programme will feature some of the best soloists in NZ performing modern and traditional brass concert music.
A glamourous evening of entertainment, with 8 local personalities being partnered with a trained ballroom dancer and performing a ballroom dance in front of a panel of judges at the Trafalgar Centre, in order to win the coveted title of Nelson's first DANCING FOR A CAUSE winner!
Raising funds for Nelson Hospice is the aim with fully catered corporate tables and a range of seating options to suit every budget, making this a night of glamour, fun and dancing, all for a great cause!
Our eight local celebrity dancers for the event are: Rachel Reese (Mayor of Nelson), Pic Picot (Businessman-Pic's Peanut Butter), Rachel Boyack (Community leader and recent Labour Candidate for Nelson), Ros Pochin (Breast Surgeon Nelson), Paul Hampton (Victory Boxing), Matt Bouterey (Restauranteur), Matt Lawrey (Nelson City Councillor and recent Green party candidate for Nelson) and Richard Carruthers (Osteopath and Nelson Youth Theatre founder).
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.
Our after-work crew training courses are held on-stage by our technical manager and provide members of the community with the unique opportunity to become venue-certified as a technician, fly operator or venue stage manager.
Participants receive a take-home resource and become venue-certified to work in their field of training for the next 12 months.
For full course details, head here.
Theatre hirers wishing to pay course fees with an upcoming box-office settlement should head here.
The Big Sing is a dynamic, national group-singing competition for secondary school students.
Festivals are held in June in eleven New Zealand regions and The Big Sing has grown into a major highlight of the secondary school music calendar. This year, more than 8000 young people are taking part in regional festivals nationwide, and the number continues to grow.
Come and hear talented young singers from schools across the region as they compete for a place in the Grand Final held later this year!
Welcome to the Nelson Final of Smokefreerockquest!
Smokefree Rockquest is New Zealand's only nationwide, live, original music, youth event. Founded in 1989 by music teachers Glenn Common and Pete Rainey, who now run Rockquest Promotions full-time out of Nelson, Smokefree Rockquest is a New Zealand institution.
Musical successes from Smokefree Rockquest include Kimbra, Broods, The Good Fun, Midnight Youth, Opshop, Annah Mac, Evermore, Ladyhawke, Minuit, Kids of 88, Die!Die!Die!, Pistol Youth, Bang!Bang!Eche!, Ivy Lies, Cairo Knife Fight, Cut Off Your Hands, Luke Thompson, The Datsuns, Brooke Fraser, Anika Moa, Anna Coddington, The Electric Confectionaires, Steriogram, Aaradhna, Spacifix, The Naked and Famous, Phoenix Foundation, The Feelers, The Black Seeds, Nesian Mystik, Bic Runga, The Checks, Julia Deans, Pine, King Kapisi, Kingston, The Naked and Famous, Autozamm and Elemeno P.
Smokefree Rockquest aims to motivate young musicians to prove their ability and realise the heights they can reach in their music careers, and to encourage their peers to support 100% original New Zealand music.
The Nelson Heats will be at Annesbrook Church on May 13 and will have door sales only.
We've hand-picked a select group of local artists, designers, shops and service providers - and brought them together to make planning your special day a snap. You'll also love our fantastic goodie bags and prize draws. Note: goodie bags only guaranteed for advance ticket purchasers.
Experience the best of the best:
- Photographers
- Hair, make-up and spa service providers
- Gowns, fancy dresses, lingerie, shoes and suits
- Florists
- Wedding cakes
- Bands, musicians and DJs
- Car and transportation services
- Travel agents
- Accommodation for out of town guests
- Jewellers
- Celebrants
- Invitations
- Event hire services
...and catering from our very own Melrose Cafe. Make sure to book a tasting with the Cafe. Tastings include a selection of 5 delicious canapes paired with wines from event partner Tohu Wines of Marlborough. You won't be disappointed! Bookings can be made online on our web site - limited to 16 seatings per session. https://www.melrosehouse.co.nz/weddings/the-wedding-show-atmelrose.cfm
Be sure to check out Melrose House & Gardens while you're here - the perfect venue for any celebration from weddings, bridal showers, hen's nights, and high teas, to birthdays
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)
