One year on: A celebration of past, present and future – Isaac Theatre Royal
The heart of Ōtautahi keeps beating. One year ago, on 17 November 2024, the Isaac Theatre Royal opened its doors for a once-in-a-lifetime night. “Glittering under the chandeliers, we gathered to celebrate a decade since the Grand Old Lady’s post-earthquake reopening – ten years of healing, artistry, and the unwavering aroha of Ōtautahi,” […]
Steve’s scene: Is Christchurch the coolest city?
Internationally renowned music publicist and consultant, and Dolly Parton’s publicist across New Zealand and Australia, Metropol columnist Steve Guest shares the latest in our creative industry. Christchurch has been labelled the coolest city in New Zealand, and I think we can all agree. Lewis Capaldi just wowed fans at the sold out Wolfbrook […]
A social summer: Serve Social
Friendly competition – or maybe not so much – it’s what the Kiwi summer is made of. Think ping pong, darts, escape rooms, Serve Social is the home of eat, drink, and play this summer. Their interactive darts is perfect for groups of two to 32 players, complete with software to run a […]
Coming soon: 27 CLUB
Introducing a rock ‘n’ roll resurrection. Next March, the Isaac Theatre Royal invites you to step into rock and roll heaven with 27 Club: a powerful, spine-tingling celebration of the music legends who left us far too soon… yet who left behind songs we’ll never forget. Billed as “electrifying and magnetic”, you don’t […]
Art for all eyes
The city’s public art offering has a new show-stopping addition, an incredible bookshelf mural in Upper Riccarton. Fast becoming the national capital of street art, the identity of Christchurch is increasingly shaped and reflected by its numerous colourful and bold murals on buildings across the city. The latest addition to the ever-growing collection […]
The John Britten Museum
One of Christchurch’s most famous sons, the world-famous motorcycle engineer John Britten, is to be honoured with a museum set to open in February. Known as a ‘backyard visionary’, in 1992, John Britten and his small team created the world’s most innovative motorcycle, the Britten V1000, on a shoe-string budget in his garage […]
Help restore the heartbeat of the Gloucester Room: Isaac Theatre Royal
This 141-year-old grand piano needs your help to sing again. Join the appeal running from 22 September to 31 October. At the top of the grand staircase, in the intimate embrace of the Gloucester Room at the Isaac Theatre Royal, rests a remarkable old lady. She is elegant, 141 years old, and filled […]
Blood Brothers is back: Isaac Theatre Royal
Packed with humour, heartbreak, and haunting twists, Blood Brothers is the musical that will pull your heart in all directions. Known worldwide as ‘the standing ovation musical,’ the iconic British musical Blood Brothers is now on stage until 27 September at the iconic Isaac Theatre Royal. Set in 1950s and 1980s Liverpool, Willy […]
Curtain calls and court calls: Isaac Theatre Royal
In a dazzling blend of sport and spectacle, the Isaac Theatre Royal has taken home the coveted Venue of the Year title at the 2025 New Zealand Event Awards – and it wasn’t for a play. It was for squash. Yes, squash. On stage. Under the chandeliers. In a bold, theatrical twist, the […]
Life After Elvis: Isaac Theatre Royal
For one unforgettable night only, Hollywood royalty Priscilla Presley comes to Christchurch. Priscilla Presley, actress, businesswoman, and cultural icon, will grace the stage of the Isaac Theatre Royal on Wednesday 19 November for An Evening With Priscilla Presley: Life After Elvis – a rare and intimate chance to hear the incredible stories behind […]
