Uncover a trail of magic and mystery behind the scenes at the Theatre Royal with an expansive, app-driven nature adventure for 4–10 year olds featuring puzzles, quests and characters.
What are those rumblings and grumblings underneath the theatre? Where is that mysterious 'ribbeting' coming from? And is that monkey wearing a tie? Uncover the trail of magic and mystery on a quest to find a precious taonga.
A world of puzzles and play, rich in colour and sound, can be found in the places you least expect – and in corners of the theatre you have never seen before.
Who What Where Now is an adventure experience guided by a bespoke mobile app on both Android and Apple devices.
Perfect for ages 4-10. Adult supervision required. Most fun in groups of 2-6 people.
Choose the session time that suits on the Book Tickets page.
A Binge Culture Production
Devised by Joel Baxendale, Oliver Devlin and Ralph Upton Voice
Supported By: CUIK
This one's for the young hearts, the old hearts, and the broken hearts.
Story, science and a synth combine in an exhilarating performance that examines what happens in our bodies when we’re bereft. From acclaimed New Zealand company EBKM, Heartbreak Hotel tracks a woman’s broken heart in a wrenching and relatable journey that's studded with classic break-up songs and razor-sharp observations on the physiology of love.
Enjoy an hilarious, honest take on a universal human experience, and leave feeling all the better for it.
Fresh from smash-hit shows at RISING Festival in Melbourne, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and a season at Soho Theatre London.
Winner of Best Play at TimeOut Australia Arts and Culture Awards
Winner Actor of the Year (Karin McCracken) at the Wellington Theatre Awards 2024
Winner Sound Design of the Year (Te Aihe Butler) at the Wellington Theatre Awards 2024
“One of the best productions I’ve seen this year... a tender-hearted exemplar of what can be accomplished when creative stagecraft meets authentic, measured storytelling.” — TimeOut Melbourne ★★★★★
“I defy even the coldest cynic to resist the aching charm of this unapologetically tender two-hander. Hijacks your nervous system and fast-tracks its way into your soul.” — The Scotsman ★★★★
“Slickly staged and sharply written...as funny as it is wistful.” — The Stage ★★★★
12+
Supported by: Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Viking Ha! contains a tale they missed out of the famous Viking sagas.
A tale of true friendship and growing into becoming your real self.
A tale of standing up for each other.
A tale of the lesser-known minor deities of Norse mythology.
A tale of Vikings & Dragons (NB no dragons will be trained in this production).
A tale of odd socks, bad puns and all the usual pantomime silliness.
Release your inner Viking. Release your inner Dragon. Release your laughter.
Come and have some fun – you deserve it.
Legacy Arts Presents Aladdin Jr!
Ring bells! Bang the drums! You are going to love this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold!
Join Aladdin, Jasmine and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie, as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar.
Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favourite Alan Menken songs such as “Friend Like Me”, “A Whole New World”, and “Prince Ali”, as well as wonderful new songs added for the Broadway production. With new, colourful characters and non-stop adventure, Aladdin JR. is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!
Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing, and a truly moving story, Sister Act JR will leave audiences breathless.
When disco diva, Deloris, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found, a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior.
Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage.
Based on the smash DreamWorks movie, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves unexpectedly in the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar!
From Stromboli to D’Urville Island
Martine Baanvinger returns with her powerful, passionate and dynamic solo show Red Heavens, inspired by the book Angelina by New Zealand author Gerard Hindmarsh.
Red Heavens portrays the true story of Angelina Moleta, an Italian pioneering immigrant whose fate is intertwined with the forces of nature, a bitter family feud and her deep connection with Wetekia Ruruku Elkington, a high-born Māori woman.
Written, directed & performed by Martine Baanvinger
Music & Soundscape by Mark Manson
Inspired by the book Angelina by Gerard Hindmarsh
Vast Dance Festival is a one-day event filled with workshops and performances to showcase dance across Te Tauihu, with a focus on bringing secondary dance students together.
The evening show is a reflection of dance happening across High Schools in Nelson/Tasman and showcases the high calibre of students that participate in these dance programs.
An Interactive Stage Show
Murder Mystery ‘Gatsby’ is the world’s first ever fully interactive theatre show, where every guest in the theatre gets to become a detective for the evening and try to solve the mystery of who killed the infamous stage director Larry Lugosi.
Set to a Gatsby theme, all guests are encouraged to come dressed in the glam of the 1920’s. Dress up is not compulsory but it does add to the immersive experience. No acting is required as the cast members of the show are the suspects, and guests get multiple opportunities throughout the evening to interact with the suspects to work out which one of them is the Murderer.
Get ready to laugh in the face of Murder, as this show is a side-splitting comedy with some guests even complaining that their “face hurt from laughing so much”. Others have said… “Haven’t laughed that much in ages, thanks guys and girls” and “Thanks team for such a great night!! We came last night and that’s the best fun I have ever had”.
Get a group of friends together, grab your costumes and book now for the latest sensation in live entertainment. But beware! There are many distractions along the way to keep you from solving this dastardly deed!
Inspired by and featuring the music of ELVIS PRESLEY.
1955. Into a square little American town rides a handsome, guitar playin’, motorcycle ridin’ young man who changes everything and everyone in this hip-swivelling musical comedy.
All Shook Up will have you toe tapping your blue suede shoes with a script that’s packed to the seams with comic one liners and classic Elvis Rock ‘n’ Roll hits, like Jailhouse Rock, Teddy Bear, Hound Dog, Heartbreak Hotel, It’s Now or Never, One Night With You and All Shook Up.
