School Matinees at The Court Theatre happen multiple times each year and offer the chance for groups to attend with their school during the week at a special discounted rate. To book a school group, email education@courttheatre.org.nz.
School Matinees 2025
The End of the Golden Weather
By Bruce Mason, in a company version by Raymond Hawthorne
School Matinee Date:
Thursday 29 May 2025
Time: 11am
Run-time: 120mins
Cost per student: $28 + 2% booking fee
Genre: Aotearoa/Contemporary Classic
From one of our most celebrated playwrights, this seminal piece of New Zealand theatre immerses us in the world of an innocent young boy: the fictitious beachside community of Te Parenga, a golden territory in the land of milk and honey. Life here is idyllic and simple, filled with sun-drenched days by the sea. But as time goes on, the encroaching reality of the outside world starts to seep in. The boy is struck by the realisation that summer is fleeting and — like his childhood — it is coming to an end.
For bookings or enquiries email education@courttheatre.org.nz
Twelfth Night
By William Shakespeare
School Matinee Date:
Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 11am
Runtime: 150mins
Cost per student: $28 + 2% booking fee
Genre: Classic/Romantic Comedy
This Shakespearian romcom will have you doubled over with laughter while you ponder the twisty, unexpected turns. Stranded on the coast of Illyria, the clever and resourceful Viola, separated from her twin brother Sebastian, disguises herself as a man and enters the service of Duke Orsino. This play is a rich tapestry of comic courtship, mistaken identities, and fluid romance. With its ingenious central plot involving twins of different genders, and its delightfully funny side plots, Twelfth Night serves up a feast of laughter, poignant moments of grief, and the joy of unexpected revelations.
For bookings or enquiries email education@courttheatre.org.nz