Not just an icon of our city, not just a place in our hearts, but a building that says so much about what we have achieved as a community – the Christchurch Town Hall is so deserving of a marked celebration. The inaugural Christchurch Town Hall Gala Ball is proudly hosted by Venues Ōtautahi and marks 50 years since opening its doors to the public in September 1972. And best of all, you’re invited!
Read MoreDive into the wonderful world of art and sculptures. This September, the home of creativity, art and heritage will come alive with a host of unique artworks for sale. Curated by the talented Koji Miyazaki, the two-week-long annual festival at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre will showcase around 40 well-known and emerging New Zealand artists and over 200 works.
Read MoreRoald Dahl fever will soon hit the city, with Showbiz Christchurch’s production of Matilda – The Musical somersaulting into the Isaac Theatre Royal on 16 September. Featuring an all-local cast of both naughty and nice characters, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin has penned a catchy and clever musical that is just as appealing to adults as it is for children.
Read MoreDo you remember a film, a show, or a book from your childhood that made you want to be that person, go to that place, or do that job? Well, I do, many times over.
Read More50 of our country’s leading wineries can’t be wrong! The winter wonderland of wine that has become a sell-out hit in Auckland and Wellington makes its second appearance in Christchurch this 26–27 August at the new Te Pae Convention Centre.
Read MoreWho would have thought that winter would bring with it a packed season of cultural wonders? I’ve written many times in my editorial about events being on hiatus or jinxing myself with ‘we’re back!’, but I write this with my fingers and toes crossed as it finally seems like we are reclaiming the stage!
Read MoreI’ve always enjoyed dressing up – a penchant for it, you might say. I was a drama kid, and before that would dive deep into the family dress-up box, in our case, an old leather suitcase with generations of costumes inside, some requiring abstract thinking to bring a character to life.
Read MoreThis month’s theme focuses on ‘eating and exploring’ – two of my favourite things. When I think of times when these have been combined with my cultural loves, one adventure stands out. It was 2019, and I was in ‘San Francisco of the South’, Invercargill, for the Pink Floyd Experience’s rendition of The Wall.
Read MoreI recently discussed with a friend the television shows that have shaped us. One that we mutually agreed on was Whose Line is it Anyway. Ritualistically, I would watch it each afternoon upon my return from high school, having picked up a milkshake from the local dairy and microwaved far too many two-minute noodles.
Read MoreIn my last editorial, I described 2022 as a ‘year of culture’ with the hopes that artists and creatives would take back to the stages, microphones, and soapboxes throughout the city. I certainly didn’t predict that our country would be in the red two days after sending our February issue to print.
Read MoreAfter a long pandemic shutdown, we certainly need something to lift our spirits and remind us of the beauty of life, and the new programme from the Royal New Zealand Ballet certainly fits the bill. From inspiring and internationally celebrated choreographers, the three extraordinary works capture the spirit and power of Venus Rising – brightest of stars, herald of the dusk and the dawn.
Read MoreTheatre hungry Cantabrians will be satiated by the Court Theatre’s rendition of Little Shop of Horrors; a full-blooded, feel-good hit for the summer, and this production is guaranteed to inject some fresh blood into a show you think you know. Just remember. Don’t feed the plants!
Read MoreIf you have the opportunity, support our creative community this summer. How can you do this? I’m glad you asked. Go to outdoor theatre, buy a print or a sculpture, sit in the comfort of the cinema, and tip a busker.
Read MoreI just love this place and its resilience. In November, all the great things Canterbury is known for are on show – our deep and historic artistic roots, fashion on the field, and creatives pushing the boundaries.
Read MoreThanks to this nationwide order to stay in a proverbial bubble, I was seemingly provided with oodles of spare time, enough to present me with the perfect opportunity to catch up on some much-needed viewing, reading, and listening.
Read MoreLovers of art and music are in for a treat with a slightly delayed appearance of Hellzapoppin’! The Art of Flying Nun at the reopened Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.
Read MoreWith our winter coats left by the door, there’s a whole new range of events to be experienced this month – both within and outside the theatre walls.
Read MoreCan you believe we’re over halfway through the year? Neither. Despite the year progressing at lightspeed, those long days on the horizon bring with them an abundance of August events.
Read MoreA newly commissioned Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) production of The Firebird will soar across the country this month - a new production with fresh ideas for the fantastical fairytale set in a mystical world.
Read MoreNeil Lambert remembers the excitement of cinema gone by. Theatrics like a tipped over Jeep in the foyer of the Moorhouse cinema complex for the premiere of Jurassic Park are things you just don’t see anymore. For Neil, going to the movies should be an experience worth leaving home for.
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