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Made in Isolation, Shared in The Shed

Published: 05/06/2020
In this blog, Programmes Manager Rachel Sears reflects on the work done by The Court Youth Company during lockdown and looks forward to what they will create next…

Taking Theatrical Education Online

Published: 23/04/2020
In this blog, Programmes Manager Rachel Sears looks back at the four weeks Aotearoa has spent in lockdown – and what it’s meant for The Court’s Education Programme.

Staying Creative and Connected

Published: 02/04/2020
Programmes Manager Rachel Sears reflects on week one of running an Education Programme during the first week of New Zealand's COVID-19 level 4 lockdown.

Kids Dive into Theatre Culture this Summer Holidays

Published: 05/02/2020
While everyone was at the beach this summer, a group of passionate children aged 8-15 were spending their school holidays at The Court Theatre developing their theatre skills and having fun.

Te Reo Children's Show to Tour the South Island

Published: 25/10/2019
Following its successful Canterbury tour, The Court Theatre’s treasured children’s show Matatihi: Maia’s Journey of Bravery is hitting the road, touring South Island Primary Schools in 2020!

Hedwig and the Ambassadors

Published: 11/06/2019
Our 2019 Court Theatre Ambassadors had their first group trip to see a show and what a show to start the year with! Together we went to see Hedwig and the Angry Inch, below are some of their reviews.

Careers at The Court - A Stage Management Story

Published: 10/05/2019
Rachel Sears, Programmes Manager at The Court Theatre, interviews Erica Browne, Stage Manager of Hedwig and the Angry Inch asking about her career and how she started as an Ambassador and then an intern at The Court Theatre.

A chat with Masterclass Tutor Fergus Aitken

Published: 04/04/2019
Programmes Manager Rachel Sears chats with Fergus Aitken about his upcoming Masterclass at The Court Theatre.

Safe Driving Messages Shared Through Touring Theatre Show

Published: 14/03/2019
Running in collaboration with the Christchurch City Council and New Zealand Police, Crash Bash: Reaction is a 25-minute show highlighting key road safety messages in an entertaining, informative and memorable performance.

The Magic of Backstage Tours

Published: 15/02/2019
Our backstage tours are a little bit magical, according to our Education Co-ordinator Riley Harter...