Season Highlights 2019 February 2019 - July 2019

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Wed 6 Gin Wigmore 3

Thu 14 - Sun 17 MADIBA the Musical 4

Wed 20 Jordan Peterson - 12 Rules for Life Speaking Tour - SOLD OUT 4

Sun 24 Hemispheres: Footnote Dance NZ 4

Thu 28 John Prine - The Tree of Forgiveness Tour 5

Fri 1 - Sat 2 Blackboard Theatre Collective Cabaret (Gloucester Room) 7

Sat 2 Engelbert Humperdinck - The Man I Want To Be 7

Sun 3 Babbu Maan Live Concert 2019 7

Mon 4 Bianca Del Rio: It’s Jester Joke 8

Fri 8 - Sat 9 Royal New Zealand Ballet: Choreographic Series 8

Fri 29 Mar - Sat 13 Apr The Saunders & Co Season Showbiz Christchurch production of We Will Rock You

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Sat 20 The Rhythms of Ireland - 10 Year Anniversary Tour 10

Sun 21 Matt Corby 10

Wed 24 Apr - Sun 5 May The Mousetrap 11

Sun 26 HYPNOTIST Andrew Newton 11

Fri 31 May - Sat 1 June The Pink Floyd Experience 12

Sun 2 - Wed 5 Room on the Broom 12

Sat 8 The Monkees Present: The Mike & Micky Show 13

Fri 14 - Sun 16 The Saunders & Co Season Showbiz Christchurch production The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Sat 22 The Menagerie Variety Show 14

Tue 25 Nick Offerman 14

Thu 27 - Sat 29 Royal New Zealand Ballet: Black Swan, White Swan 15

Mon 1 - Wed 3 Dancing like the Stars 16

Sat 6 Brainwaves 16

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One of New Zealand’s most-loved and unique female artists, GIN WIGMORE, makes her great return to the Kiwi stage this summer at the Isaac Theatre Royal! After being based in Los Angeles for the past five years where she wrote her latest albums Blood to Bone and Ivory, Gin comes back to New Zealand to perform her favourite hits including her debut smash Under My Skin and critically acclaimed hits Black Sheep and Man Like That. This is one artist you don’t want to miss this Waitangi Day!

Gin Wigmore Wed 6 Feb, 8pm

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BY PHONE: 0800 TICKETEK / 0800 842538IN PERSON: Ticketek Box Office is located in the

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Critics have hailed it as “irresistible”, “flawless”,“a brilliant musical about a brilliant man”and “full of enthusiasm and impact”. Powerful and uplifting – Madiba the Musical is a soul stirring celebration of the visionary leader Nelson Mandela. With its pulsating African dance, stunning visuals and inspiring songs, this epic musical charts the struggles and racial conflicts amidst the activists unyielding crusade for love, reconciliation, and freedom. The show about destiny and desire springs to life with vigour and heart, and looks to forgiveness beyond the hate. The musical pays tribute to New Zealand and the dramatic part it played in bringing an end to apartheid.

MADIBA the Musical Thu 14 - Sun 17 Feb visit isaactheatreroyal.co.nz for show times

A collision of artists from both sides of the Pacific Ocean: Hemispheres is a collaboration between the longest-running contemporary dance

Footnote Dance NZ Sun 24 Feb, 5.30pm

companies in New Zealand and China. This triple-bill showcases the technical mastery of detailed movement that is a signature of Chinese dance companies, with the powerful physicality that New Zealand dancers are renowned for across the world.

Renowned professor, clinical psychologist and

Jordan Peterson - 12 Rules for Life Speaking Tour - SOLD OUT Wed 20 Feb, 8pm

international bestselling author Dr. Jordan B Peterson will bring his 12 Rules for Life Tour to Australia & New Zealand in 2019 with special guest Dave Rubin. The show will feature revolutionary talks on overcoming life’s biggest obstacles, how to improve oneself, the psychology of religion, mythology, and much more.

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John Prine - The Tree of Forgiveness Tour

The Isaac Theatre Royal is thrilled to host a tour by one of the USA’s most remarkable songwriters: two time Grammy winner and master storyteller John Prine.

Prine was recently named Artist of the Year at the 17th annual Americana Honors & Awards, held at Nashville’s famous Ryman Auditorium, and has just landed a nomination for the USA’s prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The legendary Prine – long considered a “songwriter’s songwriter” – will perform one show in Christchurch with his full band in February. Joining John as special guest at all shows is Kentucky singer/songwriter Tyler Childers.

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Presents

Decadent pre-show hosting $39.50 per person

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Allow us to welcome you an hour before your show to indulge in a delicious antipasto platter and a beverage of your choice.

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Blackboard Theatre Collective Cabaret

Engelbert Humperdinck - The Man I Want To Be

The legendary Engelbert Humperdinck is bringing

Babbu Maan Live Concert 2019 Sun 3 Mar, 6.30pm

50 years of hits to New Zealand this year with his critically acclaimed ‘The Man I Want To Be’ Tour. Engelbert’s latest album of the same name is made up of original tracks and covers of contemporary songs, including Ed Sheeran’s ‘Photograph’ and Bruno Mars’ ‘Just the Way You Are’.

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Come and enjoy some of the best entertainment the Christchurch queer community has to offer in this hilariously sexy new revue show. Blackboard Theatre Collective has pulled together an incredible cast who will be serving all manner of fierceness and hysterical antics for your enjoyment.

Sat 2 Mar, 7.30pm

Babbu Maan is an Indian sing-er-songwriter, actor and film producer working and living in India. Most of his artistic work focuses on Punjabi

music and films. Babbu Maan has performed in shows across Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and the Middle East. In 2014, Maan was a winner of four World Music Awards: World’s Best Indian Male Artist, World’s Best Indian Live Act, World’s Best Indian Entertainer and World’s Best Indian Album for Talaash: In Search of Soul.

Fri 1 Mar - Sat 2 MarGloucester Roomvisit isaactheatreroyal.co.nz for show times

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After three consecutive sell-out Australian tours and shows worldwide, comedy queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race champion

Bianca Del Rio: It’s Jester Joke

Royal New Zealand Ballet: Choreographic SeriesFri 8 - Sat 9 Mar visit isaactheatreroyal.co.nz for show times

The creation of a new dance work is a voyage of discovery for both dancers and audience.

The RNZB New Choreographic Series will present specially-commissioned world premieres, tailor-made for the Royal New Zealand Ballet by significant and celebrated choreographers from around the world.

It will encourage and challenge choreographers to stretch the limits of their creativity, expanding the horizons of dance in to the future.

This series will provide an opportunity for audiences to experience ground-breaking, original works designed on the dancers of the RNZB, expanding their repertoire with the spirit of Aotearoa.

Bianca Del Rio returns to New Zealand with her brand-new comedy show, It’s Jester Joke. The self-proclaimed “clown in a gown” tells tales of the outrageous circus that is her life with an important life lesson to be learned through this fearless comedy show...sometimes we all just need to lighten the f**k up! Don’t miss your chance to see The Queen of Mean in her fiercely funny new show.

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We Will Rock You Fri 29 Mar - Sat 13 Apr visit isaactheatreroyal.co.nz for show times

Seen by 16 million theatregoers worldwide, We Will Rock You is coming to Christchurch in 2019! Based on the songs of Queen and written by Ben Elton, WWRY takes you to a dystopian world where rock music is banned to find the unlimited power and freedom of rock music!

The Saunders & Co SeasonShowbiz Christchurch production of

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Following the highly-successful and critically acclaimed previous sell-out Australian and World Tour’s, Ireland’s most celebrated and elite company of dancers, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND, return with their awe-inspiring and innovative production to New Zealand.Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. This is indeed, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND.  

The Rhythms of Ireland - 10 Year Anniversary Tour Sat 20 Apr, 7.30pm

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Matt Corby Sun 21 Apr, 8pmMatt Corby and his band will play songs from the new album, Rainbow Valley, to New Zealand audiences for the first time, playing his first headline shows since the Telluric Tour in 2016. Recorded in the idyllic surroundings of Byron Bay’s Music Farm studios, Rainbow Valley is, in Corby’s words “joyous music”, but it also has the depth and perspective of an artist who understands you can’t just take the good times for granted, you have to earn them. The sparkling first single No Ordinary Life, the bare-bones ballad All Fired Up and current single Miracle Love have received widespread acclaim and give fans a taste of what to expect on Corby’s stunning new album.

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The West End’s legendary murder mystery drama THE MOUSETRAP is the longest-running show, of any kind, in the world, and is now in its 66th incredible year.

Newly opened guesthouse, Monkswell Manor, is snowed in and amongst the seemingly ordinary gathering of guests, a killer lurks... Having already killed once, the murderer strikes again.

The tension is razor sharp: everyone is a suspect; everyone a potential victim. One by one the characters reveal their pasts, and a complex web of deceit and suspicion emerges. But who will be next, and who is the killer?

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HYPNOTIST Andrew Newton Sun 26 May,6.30pmWorld famous Hypnotist returns to Christchurch!

“I can see why he keeps coming back. The audience loves the show and with good reason… When the show’s next in town I highly recommend it to everybody. It’s pure entertainment, and you’ll be sure to laugh until it hurts.”

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To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s album The Wall, a selection of the band’s own favourites will complement a spectacular and fitting tribute to this Pink Floyd masterpiece.

Once again the Pink Floyd Experience are determined to deliver another world class performance creatively and imaginatively while staying 100% true to the essence and authenticity of Pink Floyd’s music.

The Pink Floyd Experience Fri 31 May - Sat 1 June, 8pm

Room on the Broom

The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows away the witch’s hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – the broom snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

The award-winning team behind The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child return with songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up - and their grown-ups...

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The Monkees Present: The Mike & Micky Show Sat 8 Jun, 8pmThe Monkees Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz will hit Australia and New Zealand this coming June.

The Showbiz Christchurch 2019 mid-year concert builds on the success of Broadway Hitmen in 2018 which featured some of the most popular tunes by musical hit maker Andrew Lloyd Webber.

With a superb on-stage orchestra, outstanding soloists and a large chorus, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber features fully staged and choreographed production numbers from hit Lloyd Webber shows in an exclusive concert season over one weekend only.

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Fri 14 - Sun 16 Jun visit isaactheatreroyal.co.nz for show times

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As well as all of those mar-vellous Micky hit singles, this will be the first time Mike has appeared in Aus-tralia or New Zealand since the release of his 1977 “Live At The Palais” album so be assured the shows will high-light many of Nesmith’s compositions, including some that have never been performed live.

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The Menagerie Variety Show Sat 22 Jun, 8pmExperience a one-night-only variety show like no other, The Muppet Show meets The Royal Variety Performance, but fresher, weirder, more risqué and heaps more Kiwi. It’s a fast-paced show with sixteen completely different acts. Come see mindreading, hula hoops, tap-dancing-penguin-burlesque, sideshow, quick-change, music, dance, comedy, circus, poetry, and more.

Nick Offerman Tue 25 Jun

‘All Rise’ is an evening of deliberative talking and light dance that will compel you to chuckle whilst enjoining you to brandish a better side of humanity than the one to which we have grown accustomed. Genuflection optional: in my church, you kneel as you please! “My aim in this undertaking is to encourage my fellow Homo Sapiens to aim higher in life than the channels of consumerism would have us imagine. It’s a proper revival suggesting a higher power in the land than commerce, that will cause you to conniption and spit! Come on down and hear the good news that will make you go jingle-jangle in your juice box!” – Nick Offerman.

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Royal New Zealand Ballet: Black Swan, White Swan

Don’t miss this magnificent re-telling of ballet’s most enduring classic, Swan Lake. This stripped down, elemental version of the story focuses on Siegfried’s struggle with ideal love, pure evil, temptation, and most of all, himself. This is a contemporary Swan Lake for the 21st century.

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Dancing like the Stars - Mon 1 - Wed 3 Jul

Celebrating neurodiversity, saluting New Zealand music. Brainwaves is a benefit concert for the Tourette’s Association NZ and will feature aspiring musicians, all living with a neurological disorder, playing alongside respected New Zealand musicians to showcase their talent. A highlight of the evening will be a special performance by Tiki Taane.

Brainwaves Sat 6 Jul, 7.30pm

YMCA Christchurch presents Dancing Like the Stars, an exciting culmination of 9 weeks that aims to promote and provide an active lifestyle through dance. Join us in celebrating the performance outcomes of this remarkable dance project that has been working in low decile primary schools since its inception in 2007.

To arrange a viewing contact: Freya Alexander (03) 260 5252 admin@itr.co.nz

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The Barber of Seville

This witty and hilarious opera has all the ingredients to pull at your heart strings and make you laugh. Non-stop action from beginning to end, this production has been described as “incredibly funny, unexpectedly lit and wildly colourful” and features an international cast with Christchurch members of the Freemasons New Zealand Opera chorus.

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NZ International Film Festival Thu 8 Aug – Sun 25 AugCelebrating NZ film and international offerings, an extensive programme of NZIFF features is presented at the ITR for two full weeks, every year during August.

After 40 years of service Bill Gosden, Director of the NZIFF, will retire in March 2019. Bill’s impact on film culture in New Zealand has been nothing short of monumental. He has been a true champion for the ITR, supporting us to become known as the ‘Festival Hub’ in Christchurch. We wish Bill all the very best in his retirement.

Thu 1 - Wed 7 Aug visit isaactheatreroyal.co.nz for show times

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HOW TO BOOK

ENJOY THE SHOW!

All three levels of the Theatre are accessible via an elevator which is situated inside the main entrance foyer to the right hand side of the entrance and adjacent to the Stalls foyer bar area. The elevator serves the foyer areas on each of the three floors.Wheelchair seating is available on the Stalls and Dress Circle level. Visit our website for more information on booking these or our specially modified ADA and Bariatric seats, or call (03) 260 5260 for specific booking needs. The Isaac Theatre Royal is equipped with a hearing loop system on each level of the auditorium.

FIND A GOOD PARKING SPOTWe recommend arriving early to secure on street parking nearby. The most convenient Wilson carparks are located next to the theatre and beside the Press building opposite the theatre on Gloucester Street.

ROYAL FRIENDSJoin our Royal Friends via the website for free to receive regular emails packed with details of up-coming shows, competitions & special promotions.

RELAX WITH FRIENDS PRE-SHOWBar facilities are available on each floor of the Isaac Theatre Royal, opening 1 hour prior to the performance so you can enjoy a relaxing drink with friends before the show, or enhance your theatre experience with an antipasto platter at the Royal Supper Club. Booking info: isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/royalsupperclub.Pre-order your interval drinks at any bar to beat the queue later.

FIND THE BATHROOMSHave you experienced the glamorous ITR bathrooms yet? They’re really worth a visit! Patrons are advised that the main bathrooms for the venue are located on the Dress Circle level, up the marble staircase. Ladies can be found past the Ravenscar Foyer bar to the left of the Gloucester Room. Gents turn right at the top of the stairs. Ladies, Gents and Accessible bathrooms are also located on all levels.

DON’T BE LATEThe show must start on time, so listen carefully for the 15 and 5 minute calls from our Front of House Manager over the foyer speakers. Many shows have lock outs determined by the promoter so make sure you are seated in advance of the show’s start time. Check show times in advance on our website or on your tickets.

145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, P O Box 13-473, Christchurch 8141, isaactheatreroyal.co.nz

ENHANCING YOUR EXPERIENCEISAAC THEATRE ROYAL TIPS FOR A TOP NIGHT OUT

ACCESSIBILITY

The Isaac Theatre Royal is committed to being a modern accessible venue for all our theatre patrons.

Online: Book at a time that suits you via ticketek.co.nz. The resale “scalper” market for

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By Phone: 0800 TICKETEK /

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