Pasifika play returns
Twenty-five years ago, Pasifika play Fresh Off the Boat debuted before New Zealand audiences; now, a new generation can experience this ground-breaking play at The Court Theatre from 19 October to 9 November. The story follows Charles as he emigrates from Samoa to 1990s Christchurch for a new life in […]
A talent for theatre
Roy Snow is about to take to the stage as Mervyn, the palagi boyfriend of Elizabeth in The Court Theatre’s milestone Pasifika play Fresh off the Boat which is showing at The Court Theatre until 9 November. We caught up with Roy about the role and what we can look forward to. […]
Born for the Arts
A local actress with her own distinctive vibe has been fundamental in helping the local art scene get a wriggle on. Phoebe Hurst put on her first solo performance of WORM last week, which had an intimate audience squirming with mirth. “It is weird – but it’s a comedy with […]
Bad Girls!
Ladies, lock up your men! The girls from HMP Larkhall are coming to town, and they are bad! Bad Girls: The Musical takes the first three series of Britain’s ITV’s Bad Girls and wraps it up in a two-hour musical that features core onscreen characters, like Shell Dockley, Nikki Wade, […]
Born to Perform: Q&A with Ali Harper
Local award-winning talent Ali Harper has been wowing the crowds for years. We caught up with the lovely lady behind the microphone about being born to perform. When did a life of performance first beckon, Ali? Like many children, I was constantly role playing, always singing. I set up the […]
Local singer weaves magic
Local country singer Katie Thompson’s new album Bittersweet includes odes to her family – what growing up a West Coaster really means. Singing since 14 years old, Katie has dedicated her life to the backbone music of her home ground. She moved to Christchurch in 2012 with her husband, for […]
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