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An hilarious and heart-warming Kiwi comedy that finds five unhappy people in a shed full of tools. What could possibly go wrong? “A damn good play. Very funny.” Roger Hall

It’s more than just a show, it’s the Nelson Scouts Gangshow! That’s right, our fun filled family variety show for young and old is back for another season in 2020.

Nayland College proudly presents a showcase of performing arts featuring the very best of Music, Dance and Drama. The programme will appeal to a variety of artistic tastes with our all-encompassing talented students.

Penny Ashton brings orphaned hero Olive and a squalid gaggle of hilarious Victorians to crusty life in a rollicking romantic musical journey. It’s Oliver! meets Blackadder with a saucy feminine twist.

Join us for a Royal Deluxe edition held at the gorgeous historic Theatre Royal Nelson. Your funny bone will be tickled at this risque R18 cabaret featuring an all local cast. Prepare to be dazzled and spellbound by award-winning Burlesque Performers, Cabaret Singers, Magicians and more!

Showtime Australia has decided to postpone the remainder of the TINA Simply the Best tour until November.

Remembering the invasion of 1881, the Government reconciliation in 2017 and the Parihaka legacy into the future, this performance celebrates the uniqueness of our people, land and spirit.

This new family pantomime has all the traditional fun and audience interaction you’d expect; there will be singing, dancing, terrible puns, mermaids and a camel. What more could you want?

NELSON! Are you ready to Drag up your Life once again?! Kelly Fornia is bringing her drag lip-sync extravaganza all around the country this 2020 and you better believe we’re stepping foot in Nelson again! You took our breath away with your energy last year and we’re coming at you with even more this time!