Everyone loves a mixtape. Everyone loves a musical (right?!?). And everyone will love Miss Manage, even if they don't know it yet. Cabaret star, hostess, and comedienne, Miss Manage, is back again with her sellout night of frivolity and has assembled a huge (well at least above average) lineup of incredible guest stars to create […]
Everyone loves a mixtape. Everyone loves a musical (right?!?). And everyone will love Miss Manage, even if they don't know it yet. Cabaret star, hostess, and comedienne, Miss Manage, is back again with her sellout night of frivolity and has assembled a huge (well at least above average) lineup of incredible guest stars to create […]
ShowToons is a monthly musical theatre open mic night where up-and-coming, professional, and aspiring performers can all come together for a night of show tunes and fun!
A stand-up comedy show highlighting some of the funniest people in Ōtautahi and beyond, who all just happen to not be men! Our March edition will feature some fantastic LGBTQIA+ performers from Ōtautahi.
One for the bebz is back back back again for season 2! Who is going to snatch the crown of Ōtautahi's next up and coming drag superstar?! One for the bebz is a drag competition for newer performers to showcase their skills. Produced by Haus of Swallows Productions and hosted by local legend Amara Morningstar […]
Get ready for the queerest night of laughs this Ōtautahi Pride! Featuring award winning comedians from around the motu, including Ray Shipley, Aimée Borlase and Philip Plant, you can't miss this diverse and hilarious line-up. Prepare to be surprised, delighted and thoroughly entertained by a rainbow of comedic talent that share one thing in common: […]
Fallen angel and Fred Award winning comedian Eli Matthewson hits The Court Theatre Mainstage for the first time (solo) with his latest hour of stand-up, exploring everything from love languages to the rudestway possible to consume a Berocca. This show will answer questions like what happens after we die? Does it even matter? And what exactly is the plot […]
The SOLD OUT every year smash hit from The Court Jesters returns once again with none other than muthaf*ckin’ Spankie Jackzon in house. One night a year our queer artists emerge from their closets/cocoons/coffins to dominate The Court Theatre stage, and celebrate Christchurch Pride. Scenes, songs and celebrations from the improv legends for tops, bottoms, […]
RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Mrs. Kasha Davis comes to New Zealand for the first time with her acclaimed cabaret show There's Always Time for a Cocktail.
Featuring MC Spankie Jackzon, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Aunty Tamara, Captain Kidd, Cameron Clayton, Kryptonite and a special performance by Tusiata Avia. Every festival that has ever existed has had some form of variety show, this is ours. Featuring all of our festival acts in one neat little package this show is going to be a […]
The Laramie Project is an undertaking previously never done by The Court Theatre where 60 local community members will come together to present this work. Moisés Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences in Laramie. The Laramie Project is a breathtaking collage that […]
Nau mai haere mai to a Sunday gathering of poets in community: here, queer, low key, accessible and COVID-conscious. Feature poets and an open mic to welcome established and emerging voices alike, MC'd by Josiah Morgan! Brought to you by Qtopia in partnership with Creative Writing at UC. Entry by koha donation with proceeds supporting […]
