Theatresports™ in Schools is an annual competition for improvised theatre held by The Court Theatre. School teams of up to six perform scenes and games based on audience suggestions, scored by a judging panel of The Court Jesters. Teams who progress through the heats are invited to participate in the grand finale at The Court Theatre.
Competition Dates 2022
Senior Competition
Heats: Rangi Ruru Girls School Drama Department Theatre TBC
Finals: The Court Theatre
Saturday 27th August
Heat 1 - 2pm (1pm call time)
Heat 2 – 5pm (4pm call time)
Sunday 28th August
Heat 3 - 2pm (1pm call time)
Heat 4 - 5pm (4pm call time)
Finals: Sunday 11th September at 3pm (with a call time of 2pm)
Junior Competition
Heats: Rangi Ruru Girls School Drama Department Theatre TBC
Finals: The Court Theatre
Saturday 5th November
Heat 1 - 2pm (1pm call time)
Heat 2 – 5pm (4pm call time)
Sunday 6th November
Heat 3 – 11am (10am call time)
Heat 4 - 2pm (1pm call time)
Heat 5 - 5pm (4pm call time)
Finals: Sunday 27th November at 3pm (with a call time of 2pm)
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Senior Heats Draw 2022
Senior Theatresports Heats 2022
For tickets, look under the Events section of the website
Heats Senior 1
27th August 2pm
Call time 1pm
Burnside High School
Rolleston College
St Bede’s College
Riccarton B
Heats Senior 2
27th August 5pm
Call time 4pm
Cashmere High School
Marian College
Te Aratai (Linwood) College
Papanui High School B
Heats Senior 3
28th August 2pm
Call time 1pm
Christchurch Girls High School
Christs College A
Riccarton High School A
St Margaret’s College
Heats Senior 4
28th August 5pm
Call time 4pm
St Andrews College
Christs College B
Avonside Girls High School
Papanui High School A
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Coaching Session 2022
These coaching sessions are a great opportunity for teams wanting some tutoring from The Court Jesters, and are included in the registration fee. Schools may choose one session each for coaches, juniors, and senior teams. They are held on-site at The Court Theatre.
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Fees for 2022
1 Team (Junior or Senior): $230.00
2 Teams (Junior and/or Senior): $390.00
3 Teams (Junior and/or Senior): $520.00
4 Teams (Junior and/or Senior): $650.00
(Prices are exclusive of GST)
Please note: Years 7-9 are Junior and Years 11-13 are Senior. Students in Year 10 may choose whether to compete in the Junior or Senior category (but are only permitted to perform in one of these).
In the 2022 Competition teams are able to enter more than one Junior or Senior Team.
Registration fees cover entry into the competitions as well as professional sessions with a Court Jester.
We do have scholarship places available for schools who are unable to fund the registration fees, please let us know if you are interested in finding out how to apply for these.
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Suitable for ages 8+.