Triumphs and Other Alternatives collides sculpture with gutsy performance to create a visceral new form of dance theatre.
The show explores the obsession and delusional joys that exist at the heart of the creative process, told through an expressive and poetic performance language. The central character is performed by Ross McCormack, a New Zealand dancer acclaimed internationally. McCormack plays a creator, confounded and enraptured by the works of art he makes.
Triumphs and Other Alternatives has delighted and deeply touched audiences in New Zealand and Australia, with one reviewer noting "I gave it a standing ovation, and continue to applaud it today".
"A low rumble in the background builds to the musical score. McCormack emerges as the 'Maker' character - a sculptor, a mad scientist, a perfectionist who manipulates his 'Creations' … this really is a perfect example of dance theatre... It is a work of art." THEATREVIEW
Not suitable for children, recommended 12+
The ultimate live cult film experience!
LIVE LIVE CINEMA takes four actor-musicians and pushes their multi-tasking skills to the limit. While Roger Corman's 1960 comic and macabre film plays behind them, the four performers work at break-neck speed to re-voice multiple characters in perfect lip synch, whilst playing a brand new score and creating live sound effects.
With our stars leaping from piano to guitar, bass to door bell, to that thing that makes the sound of footsteps - this is LIVE LIVE CINEMA's most dangerous 4-D movie yet.
It's a wild ride - where you gonna look?
Jumpboard Productions
Created and composed by Leon Radojkovic
Directed by Oliver Driver
From the people who brought us CARNIVALE OF SOULS in 2012!
"A tremendous spectacle of both cinema and human endeavour." EXPOSURE.ORG.UK
"The acting is tremendous, the musicality virtuous, the foley production ridiculous." METRO MAGAZINE
Hinepau is different from other members of the hapu. She looks different, weaves back to front and inside out, and just doesn't seem to fit in. Hinepau's attempts to hide her uniqueness fail and, through fear and prejudice, she is cast out.
As time moves on, the influence of the tete ara - upcoming chief - grows, along with his arrogance. His actions lead to a violent volcanic eruption, destroying the village. With their land desolate, there is little chance of survival.
Hinepau respects the mauri - life force. The power of her respect offers the opportunity to save the village, but only through an ultimate gift of aroha can she save the very people who rejected her.
Recommended for children aged 7-13 and adults.
Capital E National Theatre for Children
Based on the book of the same name by Gavin Bishop
Directed by Jamie McCaskill
Renowned hip-hop artist Scribe features with his father John and brother Matthias in the stunning true story of their family, the Luafutus.
A grandmother's dream of a better life in New Zealand collides with the reality of hardship and loss: a man's journey from boyhood innocence into the heart of darkness - through violence, drug addiction, prison and gangs - to the possibility of hope, healing and redemption.
With the intensity of a live gig, music pumps through the story's veins - from the first songs of a grandmother as she sings along with her white guitar, to the power of rock 'n' roll, the beats of hip-hop and church hymns.
A story of hardship, loss, hope and healing.
"The White Guitar is the best and most affecting piece of theatre I have seen, hands down, for a long time." THEATREVIEW
"As the Christchurch audience rose to offer the Luafutu men a standing ovation I knew I had just witnessed a seminal moment in New Zealand theatre history." THE PRESS
Directed by Nina Nawalowalo and Jim Moriarty
Warning: R13+. Strong language. Contents include domestic violence.
Originally commissioned by the Christchurch Arts Festival.
Life's most momentous occasions celebrate new direction, change, a fresh focus, moving on; New Years' resolutions, a break up, moving house, changing jobs, getting married.
So don't get stuck in that rut, throw off those comfy old slippers and come on down to Off the Cuff: Out with the Old, In with the New, Nelson's monthly improv show at the Theatre Royal.
There will be nothing old, in fact it will all be made up on the spot - comedy, songs, drama, poetry, dance - you can't get newer than that! We might sing Old MacDonald, have new adventures, meet some old characters, create a new hope, get a little old school or experience a brave new world.
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It's springtime and something isn't right. Where have the bees gone? What has happened to the Queen Bee? Has Bizzy Lizzy the evil Wasp Queen something to do with it?
We know our bee population is declining but Buzzz brings us one particular hive with a story about believing in yourself. A story that says YOU can make a difference.
Buzzz - a brand new pantomime, written here in Nelson has all the traditional panto fun we know and love. Alongside the slapstick, goodies, baddies, the hero and dame is an interactive message we just can't ignore!
Buzzz - can YOU save the bees?
C’mon, you got this. Oh no, he didn’t. No more kidding. Game on. Oh, hell no! It’s going down. Buckle up. Man your stations … cos it’s about to get real.
Things are going to get real at Off the Cuff, Nelson’s monthly improv show at the Theatre Royal on Friday 19th August at 7.30pm.
We don’t know if it’s going to get real scary, real funny, real dramatic, real romantic, real villainous, real serious, real thrilling or real suspenseful, but we do know it’s about to get real. So hang up your rod and reel and the ‘gone fishin’ sign’ and head down to the Theatre Royal for a really great evening of improvised music, comedy and drama.
For more information visit our FB page https://www.facebook.com/offthecuffimprov/
The world's best-loved musical, The Sound of Music is returning to Nelson!
The Nelson Youth Theatre Company's production tells the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family's flight across the mountains and works its magic, for young and old alike.
With its unforgettable score, Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev'ry Mountain, So Long Farewell, and of course, The Sound of Music. It's the perfect family treat and will enchant the young and the young at heart!
We have picked the winner of the favourite song competition. You can still win tickets if you buy a Schnitzel or any other meat product at New World Nelson. Also, everybody who buys a ticket to the show goes into the draw to win a fabulous pair of hiking boots so you can climb every mountain!
The time has come
"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: of shoes and ships and sealing wax; of cabbages and kings; and why the sea is boiling hot; and whether pigs have wings."
There is never enough time to do all that we want to do, but you need to make the time on Friday 29th July at 7.30pm to come to Off the Cuff: It’s Time, Nelson’s monthly improv show at the Theatre Royal.
We may not talk about shoes and ships and sealing wax or even flying pigs, but we’re sure to talk about time flying, ticking time bombs, running late, having the time of your life, wasted time, get a bit cuckoo over a cuckoo clock or simply do the Time Warp again!
This month we also have special guest Jen O’Sullivan improviser extraordinaire from Wellington giving her time to join us.
Off the Cuff: It’s Time ... Friday 29 July 7.30pm at the Theatre Royal. Bookings are available through Ticket Direct or from the Theatre Royal.
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Consider yourself invited to Nelson Youth Theatre Company's production of Oliver! Charles Dickens' unforgettable characters will burst to life in the Tony Award-winning musical in September at the Theatre Royal!
Bursting with jubilant songs, including "You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two", "Consider Yourself", "Where is Love?" and the scrumptious "Food, Glorious Food", Oliver! serves up a musical feast for the eyes and ears that will have every theatre-lover in Nelson calling out for "More"!
