The Red Plague - based on the true story of New Zealander, Ettie Rout, a pioneer during WW1 dubbed "the wickedest woman in Britain"!
Ettie was a journalist, campaigner and safe sex pioneer during the first world war. Against government backing she recruited a group of women to work alongside the troops in Egypt and it was through that work that she discovered the extremely high rate of VD cases amongst the New Zealand troops.
She then set about designing and producing an early treatment kit for soldiers to carry in their kit bag, but the authorities, the army and the people at home could not accept this move towards making "vice safe".
Ettie was not a particularly likeable person. She was intelligent and arrogant. Extremely energetic and committed but intolerant of any opposition and had no sympathy for the "moral tangles" back home. She saw the whole issue of VD as a medical one not a spiritual one. We will be portraying the dilemma and distress caused by the issues from both sides, the dehumanizing effect of war and the political and social issues in context.
The play does not try to make a heroine of Ettie, though there is no doubt now that she had the right idea ... when writing to H G Wells in 1922, Ettie said of herself, 'it is a mixed blessing to be born too soon'.
The African savannah comes to life on stage in Disney’s The Lion King Jr.  Nelson Youth Theatre Company presents the one-of-a-kind musical  that has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world.
We will follow the rise of Simba, a young lion who will succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands. But after Simba’s malevolent uncle, Scar, kills Mufasa and tricks Simba into believing he caused it, Simba flees and encounters meerkat Timon and warthog Pumba who help mature him into a grown lion who eventually returns to confront Scar.
A wonderful musical for young and old to enjoy, featuring the combined creativity of Elton John and Tim Rice in this delightful retelling of a much loved story.
Nelson College for Girls are proud to present their first musical in 8 years The Witches of Eastwick, a story of the power of collective female friendship.
When 3 disillusioned women living in a small-town wish for the man of their dreams, they get more than they bargain for in this hilarious, magical musical. with some show-stopping tunes that will have you dancing in the aisles and singing all the way home!!
Pop-up Globe presents Shakespeare's wild comedy Measure for Measure
"Show-stopping" - NZ Herald
"Delivered literally in 'delight by delight'" - Broadway World NZ
"A must see" - Jennifer, audience member
Don't miss the extraordinary and joyous comedy Measure for Measure as the critically-acclaimed Pop-up Globe production tours to theatres across New Zealand this winter.
Experience Moulin Rouge, Shakespeare-style with this all-singing, all-dancing cast as they take a wild romp through the seedy streets of 17th century Vienna, meeting larger-than-life characters who will charm you even as they pick your pocket. In a city of brothels, louche lads-about-town and illegitimate children, the mayor and a young nun meet in private. She wants to save her brother's life. He is happy to help - but at what price?
Featuring beautiful bespoke Jacobean costumes, a specially designed touring set that recreates the beautiful scenic design of Pop-up Globe Auckland and the extraordinary lively performances of Shakespeare's masterworks by a highly-experienced cast that have won the company awards across Australasia, including eight theatre awards in Sydney last year.
Enjoy a wild and hilarious night out, directed by Pop-up Globe's Artistic Director Miles Gregory. This production is not to be missed!
Presented by the Pop-up Globe Nottingham's Company
Directed by Dr Miles Gregory
Associate directors: Eddie Bijl and Brigid Costello
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes 15 minute interval)
Pop-up Globe presents Shakespeare's greatest tragedy Hamlet
"Theatrical triumph" - Broadway World NZ
"Staged with energy and wit" - NZ Herald
"Bloody magnificent!", Diane, audience member
Don't miss your chance to see the most famous play in the world, Hamlet as the critically-acclaimed Pop-up Globe production tours to theatres across New Zealand this winter.
Pop-up Globe's Nottingham's Company proudly presents Shakespeare's tragic exploration of revenge, grief, madness and catharsis in this exciting and existential masterpiece.
The most towering achievement in the dramatic canon, Hamlet combines all the swashbuckling action of a revenge tragedy with profound and poetic questions about the nature of life and death. See Shakespeare's most iconic character in his most famous play.
Featuring beautiful bespoke Jacobean costumes, a specially designed touring set that recreates the beautiful scenic design of Pop-up Globe Auckland, and the extraordinary lively performances of Shakespeare's masterworks by a highly-experienced cast that have won the company awards across Australasia, including eight theatre awards in Sydney last year.
This production is not to be missed!
Presented by the Pop-up Globe Nottingham's Company
Directed by David Lawrence
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes 15 minute interval)
Join young, orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and - most importantly - for love.
With spirited, timeless songs like "As Long as He Needs Me", "Food, Glorious Food", and "Where is Love", Oliver! is a musical classic.
Improvisors from all over Aotearoa New Zealand come together for two spectacular nights of Comedy for Christchurch. Improvised stories, poems, songs and silliness will unfold before your very eyes. Scenes that have never been seen before (and perhaps should never be seen again!) will be created from your suggestions in the style of Whose Line is it Anyway?
The evening is MC'd by our very own improv whizz, Dan Allan, with all profit going to those affected by the Christchurch attacks. Show your support for those who are hurting right now as we come together as a community to send aroha from Nelson to Christchurch.
Tickets from $12, or add an extra donation.
CDP presents Tall Stories' production of Room On The Broom adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children's books.
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,
As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind...
The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick - until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand.
A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch's lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick's not meant for five and - CRACK - the broom snaps in two!
Tickets will go on sale on 19 February 2019.
Please contact the Box office for Early Childcare Centers and Schools students groups bookings.
It's literally legendary! A giant scale puppet show for 5 -10yr olds like you've never seen before, with magical glow-in-the-dark characters from Maori myth and legend! This innovative, cutting edge new concept combines glow-in-the-dark puppets under ultraviolet light inside a black box theatre space.
Rich in Te Reo Maori, it's an upbeat show that has the audience buzzing from the onset, with a myriad of education to take back to the classroom. It's a masterful 40-minute show, underpinned by catchy, music that engages the audience immediately, followed by a Q and A session afterwards for your tamariki.
Its voice and story are accessible to all. At its core is a delightful story about the Matariki star sisters as they prepare for Te Tau Hou and the journey of the smallest star, Waipuna-a-Rangi. 45 puppet characters are brought to life by the extraordinary talents of our puppeteers.
The 2018 MATARIKI GLOW SHOW toured from the Far North to South Auckland and attracted 12,000+ school children to 60 shows at 10 venues and many shows were sold out. And now it's your turn! We are coming to a venue very near your school and we're bringing our 5-metre-long taniwha and all his friends with us. You can't miss us!
"Theatre of the Highest Order" - Theatre Review 2018
Originally staged in the UK, this Le Navet Bete critically-acclaimed production is now being presented by the Nelson Repertory Theatre. Directed by local theatre legend Hugh Neill (One Man, Two Guvnors, Hound of the Baskervilles), this fast-paced and innovative comedy is now having its New Zealand premiere in Nelson!
Taking audiences on a journey across Europe from the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains to the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby, the frantic Van Helsing and his three hapless actors try to stage a life-changing, factual theatrical production of the events of Dracula. Will they pull it off? It’s highly unlikely!
With four actors playing over 30 characters, you’ll see sensational slapstick, frantic costume changes and airborne props, all strung together with clever dialogue and hilarious wordplay.
Dracula – The Bloody Truth is a comedy to sink your teeth into!
