This October the Christchurch Youth Choir is honoured to be performing Craig Hella Johnson's three-part oratorio “Considering Matthew Shepard”. Written in response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young, gay man from Wyoming, and the events that followed his death, Johnson seeks to "create, within a musical framework, a space for reflection, consideration, […]
Pride was a Riot, and we want to kick off your Pride Month with a riotous array of LGBTQIA+ performers! Comedy, drag, music and more to entertain and provoke, at Ōtautahi's home of comedy for one night only! Join Habana Boobana Productions (Gender!? I Hardly Know Her, Sungay Lols) and get ready for the campest […]
Get ready for a night of laughter, mayhem and the best of questionable bingo calls.... It's Bingo B*tch! Our hosts Tony Chestnut and Jack Swallows will have you cackling with their sass filled antics! You can expect the sassiest of hosts, ridiculous banter, prizes from local Ōtautahi supporters, and just enough structure to pretend we're here for the numbers. Grab your dabber, […]
DIVA. Noun: a very successful and famous singer or actor. LITERATURE. Noun: written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting artistic value. For one special night, some of The Court Theatre’s most recognizable faces from over the years come together to present queer works of literature. Expect wordplay, excitement, new text and of […]
It’s back, back, back, back again. The sell out every year event that takes the stage like no other show can. It’s Scared Scriptless but through a rainbow lens and yes, we do have a special guest, we just can’t quite say who yet. Quick witted, hilarious, fast paced and a damn good time. Come […]
What makes a rainbow? Join drag superstar Hugo Grrrl for a musical, magical adventure exploring the science of the skies above. Can you help find Ray The Sun, Misty The Cloud, and Wayne The Rain? Maybe even the fabulous Archie The Rainbow?! Together our wonderful weathery friends will make the mysteries of meteorology fun, all […]
The glittery, high energy, pop musical comes to Australasia for the first time in this special concert presentation. Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and […]
Fresh Off The Page is the playwriting and play-reading initiative that began in Tāmaki Makaurau in 2016, and has assisted a number of Asian writers into development since 2018. They expanded to include Pōneke and Ōtautahi in 2022. One of our writers have spent over two months workshopping and redrafting her plays. Now, is the […]
Did somebody call for an ICON – what about a few? What happens when you take an iconic improv show and throw two true icons of the Pacific Rainbow+ community? Alex and MahMah are joining The Court Jesters for one special night. Unapologetically fat, queer, and proud, these dynamic personalities will be guest stars as […]
We are going to be honest here, we have NO IDEA what this is going to end up being… We are locking our Festival creator in a room with some pretty talented people to make it, but we guarantee the following: chaos, carnage, guests stars, fierce entertainment, questions, queerness and a battle for the ages […]
