The Court Theatre

How exciting would it be to enjoy the Ryman Healthcare 2025 Season from a seat with your name on it?

For a tax-deductible donation of $1,500, you can reserve your very own spot in the Stewart Family Theatre for the next 10 years. Whether it’s your family name, a beloved nickname, or a tribute to someone special, your dedication will become a lasting part of our theatre's new chapter. Plus, every donation brings us closer to opening the doors to our stunning new home on 3 May 2025.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Happy closing night to the entire team from Indian Ink Theatre Company and everyone who has worked on Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream. We have loved having this show and company in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Thank you to show sponsor Tip Top Ice Cream and to our season sponsor Ryman Healthcare. 💛

Two chances left to see Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream with Indian Ink Theatre Company!

This show has been an absolute joy to have in our theatre and the feedback from audiences has been overwhelming 😍

"Brilliant performance by Jacob Rajan and excellent puppetry. Jacob is a tour de force. Deserved a standing ovation !! The court Christchurch audience is a hard nut to crack. We loved it and would definitely support any further India Ink productions. Bravo!!" - Susanne, Audience Member

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Presenting the Ryman Healthcare 2025 Season at The Court Theatre!

2025 is a significant milestone in the history of The Court Theatre as we transition to our much-anticipated new home in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

To frame our new season with two distinct theatres, we are introducing the Signature Series in the Stewart Family Theatre, and City Series in The Front Room. The Signature Series highlights cornerstone pieces that excel on a grand scale, whereas the City Series showcases innovative theatre and exciting new works, along with more intimate productions.

Without further ado, and in chronological order of performance dates our season comprises:

🤣 SCARED SCRIPTLESS (The Court Jesters, The Front Room)
🌅 THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER (Signature Series, Stewart Family Theatre)
🌸 BLACK F🌸GG🌸T (City Series, The Front Room)
☀️ END OF SUMMER TIME (City Series, The Front Room)
🍍 THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION (Signature Series, Stewart Family Theatre)
🖤 KŌPŪ (Signature Series, Stewart Family Theatre)
🎭 TWELFTH NIGHT (Signature Series, Stewart Family Theatre)
📖 SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR (The Court Youth Company, The Front Room)
🌍 ZEITGEIST (The Court Jesters, The Front Room)
👑 THE KING’S SPEECH (Signature Series, Stewart Family Theatre)
⏰ THE EARLY EARLY LATE SHOW (The Court Jesters, The Front Room)
👩‍🍳 KITCHEN CHAOS (City Series, The Front Room)
🐺 WOLF PLAY (City Series, The Front Room)
🕘 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL (Signature Series, Stewart Family Theatre)
🎄JESTERS’ CHRISTMAS (The Court Jesters, The Front Room)

🏫 PLUS, an expanded Education, Engagement, and Learning Programme.

We cannot wait to share this new season and more with you!

Save up to 30% (and get first choice on tickets) by subscribing! The more shows you book, the greater the discount! You can read all about the show details and subscribe online here: https://courttheatre.org.nz/ryman-healthcare-2025-season/

Individual show tickets go on sale on 1 December 2024

Ryman Healthcare 2025 Season In putting the Ryman Healthcare 2025 season together, we have thought deeply about our audiences and have selected works that honour our legacy as a professional, producing company in Aotearoa, works that we trust our long-standing audiences will appreciate, as well as those that will speak to and f...

Wishing the team for for Matatihi: Maia's journey of bravery a wonderful last week on tour!

For their final stops they are headed to Thorrington Primary, Haeata Community College, Riccarton Primary School, Wi******er Rural School, St Joseph's Timaru and Wakanui School.

Massive thanks Cross Country Rentals for helping get our team get around. 😍

The great reviews just keep on coming for Indian Ink Theatre Company who are on our mainstage at the moment. You’ve got one week to go. Grab those tix now!

“…another brilliant theatre experience from this company, to enjoy and ponder.” - Lindsay Clark, Theatreview

PARADISE or The Impermanence of Ice Cream Take a wild ride to paradise with Indian Ink’s brand new play. Master storyteller Jacob Rajan weaves 1980s Mumbai nightclubs, mad dogs and ice cream into the mystery of India’s vanishing vultures. Prepare for laughter, exquisite puppetry and a dash of Indian disco – this show will blow your mi...

Introducing the cast of A Doll's House! 😍

This stellar cast is already deep in rehearsals, working hard to bring this timeless and powerful classic to life from 12 October to 9 November 2024.

Early bird tickets are still available! bit.ly/3MAeXqe

"Indian Ink productions are reliably excellent, and I appreciate that the Court Theatre has taken the opportunity to host the play, which has already toured extensively. Paradise, or the Impermanence of Ice Cream is highly recommended – even for the squeamish."
- Erin Harrington, Flat City Field Notes

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Review: Paradise, or the Impermanence of Ice Cream – a remarkable play about ambition, friendship, survival, and vultures Erin Harrington reviews Paradise, or the Impermanence of Ice Cream, written by Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis, directed by Lewis, presented by Indian Ink, at the Court Theatre, Thursday 19 September …

Happy opening night to the team for Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream!🍦

We are thrilled to have this show and the team from Indian Ink Theatre Company in Ōtautahi Christchurch and even more excited to share their work on our stage.

Thanks to our 2024 season sponsor, Ryman Healthcare and show sponsor, Tip Top Ice Cream.

If you haven't scooped up tickets yet, what are you waiting for?
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By popular demand, we are thrilled to announce another 4 dates for Murder on the Tormore Express with Great Journeys New Zealand and The Court Jesters 🚂

Step into a 1930s world of glamour and intrigue aboard the train. Indulge in a chef’s choice multi-course dinner with paired beverages as the mystery unfolds around you.

📅 Labour Weekend: October 26 & 27
Perfect for a long weekend entertainment.

📅 New Year’s Eve: December 30 & 31
Bring in 2025 with an evening of suspense and celebration.

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Congratulations to our 2024 Senior Theatresports Competition winners, Cashmere High School! 👑

It was a fantastic competition with tons of talent from across Canterbury. Well done to all involved, especially coaches and teachers.

Congratulations also to Bailey Hardie who was awarded the inaugural Cal Wilson MVI (Most Valued Improvisor) award for an outstanding display of Improv talent!

Next stop, the Junior competition, where more than 25 teams will come together on the 23rd and 24th of November to try and secure a spot in our final on The Court Theatre main stage!

Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream opens in THREE DAYS! 😍

We cannot wait for Indian Ink Theatre Company to take over our main stage and perform this heartwarming production.

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Thats a wrap on Fun Home! 🏠

Congratulations to the entire team on and off the stage - what a fantastic season!

This musical is so special and we have loved bringing it to Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Thank you to our very fitting show sponsor John Rhind Funeral Directors and to our season sponsor Ryman Healthcare. We couldn't produce new and challenging works like Fun Home without your support. 💛

Introducing the wonderful team who are bringing Indian Ink Theatre Company's Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream to The Court Theatre stage!

We are so excited for them to arrive next week and open the show on Thursday. 🍦

Thanks to our show sponsor Tip Top Ice Cream and season sponsor Ryman Healthcare for their support.

What a lineup! 😍

We were thrilled to welcome the cast and crew of A Doll's House the The Court Theatre this morning! 💙

This gorgeous team have now begun their journey to our stage with this remarkable story. Would you believe opening night is only 32 days away! 😅

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ONE WEEK LEFT! 😭

There is only one week left in our season of Fun Home! 🏠

Art like Fun Home challenges and pushes the boundaries of what theatre can achieve—and we’re proud to have a platform that allows us to produce works like this.

"...I was crying, singing and checking my diary and my bank account to see when if/how I could come back and see this production again before it closes on 14 September. It’s hard to live up to an iconic show and the Fun Home team in Ōtautahi did that and more." - Liz Breslin, Bad Apple

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COMING SOON to The Court Theatre.... Paradise or the impermanence of Ice Cream! 🍦

Join us on a wild ride to paradise with Indian Ink Theatre Company's powerful new play about impermanence—of life, love … and ice cream!

Inspired by Ernest Becker’s Denial of Death and the vibrant chaos of Mumbai, Jacob Rajan dazzles in a solo performance, embodying seven characters. With serious laughter, exquisite puppetry and inspired sound design this show is guaranteed to melt your heart.

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"Another home run for The Court Theatre. I knew very little about this before seeing the opening night performance - what an incredible piece of work this is. So much joy, power, story, music and humour that moved me in a way that only theatre can do. Shows like this don’t come round often. I will be telling everyone I know to go. Thank you. " - Julie, Audience Member

We are thrilled that Ōtautahi Christchurch are loving FUN HOME as much we love it.

There are only 10 shows left of this season! Be sure to book early so you don't miss out. 💛

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Congratulations to everyone involved with She Kills Monsters on a fantastic season! 🐉

Alongside The Court Youth Company you see on stage, there's an army working behind the curtain - at the coffee bar, pizza bar, administration, and Box Office - to make it all happen.

An special shout-out to director Ben Freeth for championing this project. Ben is an artistic powerhouse that we are very lucky to have him in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Thank you to our 2024 season sponsor, Ryman Healthcare, and show sponsor, Spark, for all your support.

We are just over halfway through our season of Fun Home! 🏠

So, it's the perfect time to thank the incredible creative and production team members who have contributed to this wonderful show...

Director - Kathleen Burns
Musical Director - Caelan Thomas
Choreographer - Hillary Moulder
Young Performer Coach - Amy Straker
Set Designer - Hannah McDougall
Set Design Mentor - Mark McEntyre
Costume Designer - Stella Gardner
Costume Construction - Daniella Salazar, Findlay Currie, Annie Graham
Wig Stylist - Patrice Hammond
Lighting Design & Intimacy Coordinator - Rachel Lenart
Lighting Operator - Giles Tanner
Sound Designer & Operator - Eve Curzon
Properties Designer - Julian Southgate
Properties Assistant - Rochelle Wright
Rehearsal Stage Manager - Jo Bunce
Stage Manager - Louise Topping
Assistant Stage Manager - Diana Lines
Chaperones - Marcella Herrera, Maezee Burgess, Jill MacGregor, Lily Burt, Bradley Mutch
Production Manager - Alex Wilson
Set Construction - Matthew Duffy, Edward Roche, Seth Edwards-Ellis, Elise Poussain

As you can see, it takes a magnificent army of very talented people, and this list is by no means exhaustive.

Thank you to everyone! 💛

We’ve joined forces with our friends from Reefton Distilling Co. 😍

Grab a 700ml bottle of Little Biddy Classic or Pink gin for $74.99 and $15 from every bottle goes towards supporting The Court Theatre!

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The team for for Matatihi: Maia's journey of bravery have hit the road today!

They are touring the show to schools across Christchurch and wider Canterbury. Today they started with Ferndale School and Parkview Parua School. Also check out the fresh new wheels provided by Cross Country Rentals 😍

Please join us in wishing them luck on tour!

She Kills Monsters is an epic adventure like no other, and audiences are loving it!

The Court Youth Company has left no sword unturned in learning a wide variety of skills for this show, including stage combat, puppetry, physical movement, and collaboration.

Come geek out with us to some banging '90s tunes! - bit.ly/3yvTZFw