A Thoroughly Mod Thumbelina: The Court Theatre
Listen up all ye small people, tall people and somewhere-in-between people for some very exciting news! The tiniest girl in the world (she’s no bigger than your thumb) is coming to The Court Theatre and her name, ever so appropriately, is Thumbelina! The story of Thumbelina was written by Hans […]
Summer Sweeteners
The city comes to life in the summer months, as we emerge from hibernation mode and prepare for some fun in the sun. Canterbury doesn’t disappoint, with a wide range of events to sweeten up the summer. So get your glad rags ready with our range of summer sweeteners. MEET […]
Hottest tickets in town
This summer Christchurch is playing hostess with the mostest, with musical acts and artists from near and far hitting the city. These are some of the hottest tickets in town. Jordan Luck band This New Year’s Eve will kick off with family entertainment from 6pm with Mullet Man, free activities, fairies […]
Dynamite With A Laser Beam
It’s very exciting times ahead as the launch of Showbiz Christchurch 2019 season brings us three new fantastic productions. We Will Rock You, the musical by Queen and Ben Elton (writer of the hugely popular television shows The Young Ones and Blackadder) launches the 2019 Saunders & Co Season, 29 […]
A fabulous fundraiser!
What ho, ladies and gentlemen! One of the most prestigious events of the year is but two days away – A Day at the Polo! Presented by Ronald McDonald House South Island and the Port Hills Polo Club, partnered with Lion, Continental Event Hire and Lincoln University, A Day at […]
Dream, believe, succeed: 2019 Dream Believe Succeed Big Break Award
Young, motivated entrepreneurs in Christchurch and Canterbury are advised to get their applications in now for the 2019 Dream Believe Succeed Big Break Award. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for 15-23 year olds to win a 100k business start-up package. The Dream, Believe, Succeed Foundation was launched in […]
The Heart of the City
Home is and always will be so much more than where the heart is, particularly as it relates to the Garden City. It is this strong sense of patriotism that is propelling Christchurch clothing company DUAL into the sartorial spotlight. Described by its owners as “the last man standing of […]
Christmas goes ‘modern NZ’: Terra Viva
Iconic Christchurch store Terra Viva is a veritable mecca of all things Christmas, between the garden centre, the inspiring home and giftwares department, and the fully-licensed café. Metropol catches up with Terra Viva’s effervescent Peter Worsp about what we can expect to see decking the halls in 2018. Terra Viva […]
Culture Comforts
It’s during the silly season that the Garden City puts her best foot forward. We’ve got the low-down on all the seasonal must-dos that you should be adding to your recreational calendar over the coming weeks. Christchurch’s summer events programme kicks off with a bang on December 2 as the […]
Bryan Adams brings rock back
He encapsulates the 1980s, with a career spanning more than four decades and a signature brand of feel-good rock’n’roll hits, now Bryan Adams is returning to New Zealand with his ‘Shine A Light’ tour. Presented by Neptune Entertainment and The Breeze, the four-date tour will celebrate the release of his […]
