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.
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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"!
Once upon a time...is a theatrical extravaganza of some of the world's most well known stories, movies and music of our time. Shown through the mediums of Dance, Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics, Cheerleading and Music. Performed by the students from A STAR Academy of the Arts and friends. Performers range in age from 3 years to Adult. This event is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army of Nelson, helping them with their good works and long standing provision to the people of Nelson.
A STAR Academy of the Arts is a Performing Arts School for children and adults specialising in the professional training of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip hop, Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre Preschool, Irish Dance, Cheerleading, Acrobatics, Body Conditioning, Contemporary, Music, and Stage School. Students enjoy exams in all subjects, competitions and regular public performances, All taught by highly qualified tutors. Part time and Fulltime courses available, Visit http://www.astararts.co.nz or Facebook.
The very best of Nayland College Performing Arts will be on stage at the Theatre Royal in celebration of the school's 50th Jubilee year. The evening will feature performances from Dance Company, Concert Band, Girls Choir - Sotto Voce. Boys Choir - AugMENted, Songs from the 2016 School Production 'Annie Get Your Gun' and Jazz Band.
TheatresportsTM is a form of improvisational theatre, which uses the format of a competition for dramatic effect. Teams perform scenes based on audience suggestions and receive a score from the judges.
The Nelson/Tasman TheatresportsTM Competition brings together teams of talented young improvisors from local high schools. The participants are tutored throughout the year by members of the Down with Monday Theatre Company and their school coordinator.
No one knows what will come to life on the stage. It is on-the-spot creativity and the stakes are high... the winning teams are sent off to the big smoke- Christchurch! They get to perform in the new Court Theatre and compete for a place in the South Island Theatresports Competition.
Whatever the outcome, this competition promises a great night of entertainment and a wonderful group of young people who are bravely stepping into the unknown together- get your tickets today!
