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 […]
To celebrate Ōtautahi Pride, we’re coming in HOT for our final Summer Sessions at Supreme Supreme! We’ve got a stacked evening ahead, with drink specials, burger deals, and three incredible DJs ready to start the party. Fresh cocktails Chilled wines Local beers Bar snacks Smash burgers Start Pride Month in style, at Supreme Summer Sessions. […]
Join us for a special Bedtime Stories session to celebrate Pride 2026! Come and join Margot for some Friday night fun. Themed stories, songs and simple crafts will entertain your 4-7 year olds (but the whole family is welcome). Don't forget to wear your PJs!!
Whether you want to swim, soak in the spa or show off your best manu, this is a space for you to relax, connect and move in a way that feels good for you. Come as you are, move in the ways that feel right for you and enjoy a space where every body belongs. This event is open to the […]
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 […]
Reclaiming the Body: Queer Spirituality & Embodied Wellbeing Many people across the LGBTQIA+ community have experienced the body as a site of regulation, shame, or disconnection. This workshop offers a space to question those inherited narratives and reconnect with the body on our own terms. Together, we’ll explore how spirituality and wellbeing can support presence, […]
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 […]
Sleaze Party is the big one — the wild, filthy, full-throttle Menfriends classic. It’s huge, it goes off, and honestly… if you don’t get lucky at Sleaze, you’re probably not trying. It hits every first Saturday of the month from 7pm–3am, and the crowd skews younger and gets busy early, so don’t stroll in at 1am […]
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 […]
