Putting the ‘sole’ into music
A 10-year dream to create a dedicated, world-class music hub is about to become a reality for international platinum recording artist Sacha Vee – and it’s all happening right here in Christchurch. In February, SOLE Music Academy will move to its new premises on the ground floor of the historic Woods Mill […]
Skills on stage
Local Year 13 student Sarah Lawrence will be heading to London to tread the boards at the famous London Globe theatre next year. One of four students from Christchurch (two are from Cashmere High and one from Catholic Cathedral College), she will be joining 24 of the most talented young actors from around […]
The best of Broadway: Showbiz Christchurch
Since the opening of the re-built Isaac Theatre Royal, Showbiz Christchurch has exceeded all expectations with a feast of world-class musical theatre. From The Phantom of the Opera in April 2015 to the most recent Miss Saigon, more than 167,000 patrons have experienced the best of Broadway here in Christchurch. Now 2020 promises […]
Turning up the heat
Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival is New Zealand’s largest outdoor festival and one of the hottest highlights of the summer events calendar. This summer’s selection is even hotter than ever before, with a miraculous mash up of international street theatre, music, cabaret, comedy, circus and genre-bending performance art. From 23 January […]
Painting with watercolours: McAtamney Gallery
‘A Brush with Spring’ opens Wednesday 13 November, 7pm at McAtamney Gallery. The exhibition features rhododendrons and other flowers, exquisitely captured by internationally acclaimed watercolourist Richard Bolton. Opening night also affords the opportunity to meet the artist. Painting and drawing started early on for Richard. A tin of paints and a sketch pad […]
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 Aotearoa, but he […]