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 2025
Senior Competition
Heats: The Court Theatre, City Centre
Finals: The Court Theatre, City Centre
Saturday 16th August
Heat 1 - 10am (9am call time)
Heat 2 - 1pm (12pm call time)
Heat 3 - 4pm (3pm call time)
Sunday 17th August
Heat 4 - 10am (9am call time)
Heat 5 - 1pm (12pm call time)
Heat 6 - 4pm (3pm call time)
Canterbury Regional Final: Sunday 24th August 6:30pm* (call time of 5pm)
South Island Finals: Sunday 31st August 6:30pm* (call time of 5pm)
Junior Competition
Heats: The Court Theatre, City Centre
Finals: The Court Theatre, City Centre
Saturday 22nd November
Heat 1 – 10am (9am call time)
Heat 2 - 1pm (12pm call time)
Heat 3 - 4pm (3pm call time)
Sunday 23rd November
Heat 4 – 10am (9am call time)
Heat 5 - 1pm (12pm call time)
Heat 6 - 4pm (3pm call time)
Finals: Saturday 29th November at 3pm (with a call time of 1:30pm)
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Fees for 2025
1 Team (Junior or Senior): $250.00
2 Teams (Junior and/or Senior): $460.00
3 Teams (Junior and/or Senior): $630.00
4 Teams (Junior and/or Senior): $720.00
(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 2025 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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Coaching Sessions 2025
Our coaching sessions are a great opportunity for teams to tap into the expertise of The Court Jesters and gain valuable tips and tricks for the competition. Sessions are for teachers and coaches of Junior and Senior teams and will be held on-site at The Court Theatre, Christchurch City Centre.
Coaches and Teacher Training:
Monday 9th June 4:30pm - 6pm, at The Court Theatre **please note change of date from previously advertised**
The cost for this training session is included in the registration fee.Coaches and Teacher Training Professional Development Day:
Term 4, date TBC, 9:30am-3:30pm, at The Court Theatre
The cost for this day-long session is not included in the registration fee. Cost to be confirmed.Senior Teams Training Session:
Sunday 3rd August, 1pm - 4pm, at The Court Theatre
The cost for this training session is included in the registration fee.Junior Teams Training Session:
Sunday 9th November, 1pm - 4pm, at The Court Theatre
The cost for this training session is included in the registration fee.In-School Improvisation Training Sessions:
Schools that would like to receive further improvisation training from The Court Jesters may arrange for in-school tutoring. Please contact education@courttheatre.org.nz for more information and a quote.
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