FOOTLOOSE 14TH - 24TH APRIL 2021
2021-04-14 08:00 - 2021-04-24 17:00 UTC
SYNOPSIS
Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of the Ariel (the Reverend’s daughter) and Willard (a country hick who becomes his best friend), Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.

2022 PRODUCTION TEAM
2021-05-03 08:00 - 2021-05-31 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
We need you!!
Calling directors, musical directors and choreographers! Be part of the fun.
Applications close May 31, 2021.

Heathers the Musical 14th-29th May
2021-05-14 19:00 - 2021-05-29 22:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Award-winning, cult classic comes to Timaru in May.
(Onstage 14 – 29 May, Book online at iticket.co.nz)
Perfect for the times, the South Canterbury Drama League’s May production of Heathers the Musical, gives audiences the chance to look at the most terrible aspects of human nature, laugh at them and maybe find inspiration to combat these things with love instead of anger.
Directed by Cameron Lines with musical direction from Ella Thomas and choreography by Stevie Gallagher, Heathers the Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High, the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Veronica finally rejects the evil Heathers’ regime for her new boyfriend, JD plans to put the Heathers in their place, six feet under!
A black comedy, Heathers contains impressive vocals, witty and often hilariously ‘inappropriate’ lyrics. Mostly a high energy, fun show, it opens up conversations about dark issues such as the cruelty of bullying, violence in schools, teen suicides and sexual assault.
It’s savagely, blisteringly funny and uncomfortably truthful and asks questions of us – ‘why do we do such awful things to each other?’ ‘How can we do better?’ and ‘How far would you go to be accepted into a friendship group?’
Ultimately Heathers reassures us that our experiences are not unique and that everyone feels like outsiders and weirdos sometimes and that’s ok.
The writers of Heathers the Musical have a clear message …“For those of us who dwell on the fringes, we want to make it very clear, we are all in this together. You may feel adrift and alone but you are not alone.
‘This lifeboat is crowded but we can all help keep it afloat.’

PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITIONS THIS WEEKEND
2021-05-24 - 2021-08-01 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
SCDL Performing Arts Competitions.
Enjoy Singing and Speech and Drama categories involving 70 children aged 5 to 17 from Christchurch to Oamaru.
On Saturday 31 July and Sunday 1 August 2021, from 9am to 7pm at the Playhouse on Church Street.
Gold coin entry.
Everyone welcome.

PRIVATE LIVES 2ND - 8TH JULY
2021-07-02 08:00 - 2021-07-08 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Noël Coward’s classic comedy, Private Lives
Directed by Don McCully
Elyot and his second wife, Sibyl, are honeymooning on the French Riviera when he discovers that his first wife, Amanda and her second husband, Victor, have the hotel room next to theirs. Uh oh! Cue general chaos and mayhem. How simply ripping!
Private Lives is one of Noël Coward’s most popular plays, known for its wit, flamboyance, and what Time magazine has called its “sense of personal style, a combination of cheek and chic, pose and poise.”
Sign up for two hours of comic bliss! Only five public performances.

SPILT MILK 15TH, 16TH AND 17TH JULY
2021-07-15 19:30 - 2021-07-17 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Spilt Milk Synopsis:

Two sisters return to their run-down family farm when their Dad passes away. Struggling with what to do next and their strained relationship with each other, the girls start to replay their childhood and so begins the unravelling of a local mystery and a disturbing family secret. Spilt Milk is a dark and brooding New-Zealand-gothic styled mystery, with a sense of iconic kiwi nostalgia.

Produced by Catherine Smith and performed by, Alex Gourdie, Hannah Wederell, Catherine Smith, Bernadette Till, Kelly Hanifin, Rosie Pilgrim, Caleb Turland & Chulainn MacQueen.

MUSICVILLE WORKSHOPS AND AUDITIONS
2021-07-26 08:00 - 2021-07-31 17:00
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS and AUDITIONS
JUNIORS – PRIMARY
Get your pencils out and mark those calendars!
Watch this spot and keep an eye on your emails, we will be sending out a link to our Workshop and Audition Information Packs shortly, which will have everything you need in it: dates, times, audition material
PLEASE NOTE: There are TWO audition day options for those children involved with the SCDL Performing Arts comps which run over the same weekend. There are also two venues we will be using, both The Playhouse and Gleniti School Hall, so check carefully where you need to be.
Workshops and Auditions have no cost and are completely free, you are under no obligation to audition if you just want to come along for the workshop experience to see what we are all about, Just turn up for the workshops, but you need to book your audition time either at the workshop or email scdljuniors@gmail.com
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU at the end of July!

Workshops – Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th July
Auditions Saturday 31st July
Rehearsals 8 weeks Tuesday, Thursdays 6.30-8.30 & Sundays 1-4

First Rehearsal Sunday 8th August 1-4pm.

SCDL Original Theatre Show 6th August
2021-08-06 08:00 - 17:00
The South Canterbury Drama League, Original Fringe Show is a showcase of local talent performing original material.
Song, dance and live music on the Playhouse stage. $5 a ticket from the costume hire.
A great nights entertainment.
Also, Wayne Doyle’s play “What would Jesus do?” will cap off the evening with a performance that will be presented at Theatrefest.
Costume Hire hours – Wed 6.30-8.30pm, Thurs & Fri 9-2pm, Sat 10-2pm.

POSTPONMENT UPDATE
2021-08-20 08:00 - 2021-08-25 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTH CANTERBURY DRAMA LEAGUE – Covid-19 and South Canterbury Drama League.

As we all face the difficult challenge of responding to COVID-19, the South Canterbury Drama League advises the postponement of “Radio Plays”, the workshop and auditions for “Piraticus Rex”, and the SCDL AGM.

We fully intend to reschedule all of these once out of lockdown but with the uncertainty around how long lockdown will be, we are unable to commit to any new dates at the moment. Thank you for your patience while we wait for advise from the MOH. Our Board will be working with sections, casts and our production teams and crews, to make the best decisions for all involved moving forward.

“MusicVille” our upcoming Junior show, have cast currently running some rehearsals on line which is definitely keeping up morale. At this stage, there is no indication that we will reschedule this show which is on stage from the 30 Sept-3rd Oct and 6th-9th Oct.

Our TheatreFest group were due in Queenstown for the semi final of TheatreFest but this is now postponed till the 5th Sept.

We were humbled by the support we received after last year’s lockdown with most of our shows “selling out” as soon as tickets went on sale and we thank you, the local theatre lovers, for your ongoing support of live theatre.

We look forward to hosting you at the Playhouse again soon.

THE GREAT VARIETY CHRISTMAS SHOW WE NEED YOU
2021-09-30 08:00 - 2021-10-15 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Calling performers.

Due to Covid, we had to postpone our fabulous end of the year Theatre Restaurant show, Piraticus Rex, till next year. We have a loyal fan base who still want to come for a great night out and so we are producing a show using local entertainers to fill this end of year spot. This is a brilliant opportunity for talented individuals and groups etc to showcase their talents.
We are calling for polished, entertaining acts to perform for a four night only show. Performers must be available for performance dates 1st-4th December and tech week, (the week prior).
The acts will be chosen from auditions either via on-line entry or audition in person (booked by appointment).
Come on you local talented people, we know you haven’t been on stage for awhile so here’s your opportunity.

Send your expression of interest through to secretary@dramaleague.org.nz.

DREAMLAND PROJECT WORKSHOP
2021-09-30 10:00 - 2021-10-16 14:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
What on earth is a dreamland project? The dreamland project is a working document for guidelines to help build on what we’ve learned as a society looking back and how we can build and improve on things going forward.
These past two years have been hard for theatre groups all over the world but the South Canterbury Drama League keeps positively charging forward and is actually doing really well even under some pretty trying circumstances.
The League is nothing without it’s members and supporters so we invite you to join us for this upcoming workshop where we’ll all have a chance to have input into our societies future.
The workshop is set up as a brainstorming session at different stations where we discuss everything from programming, facilities, membership, sound and lighting tech, our people and everything in between.
Come help write the script to the Leagues future.
Please rsvp by the 14th October at secretary@dramaleague.org.nz Lunch provided.

PUMPED UP FOR SPRING SALE
2021-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
We have a fantastic Spring Sale coming up at the South Canterbury Drama Leagues Costume House at the Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru on the 10th October 11-1pm.

Day-wear pieces of clothing, costumes, fur coats, fabric pieces and patterns for sale amongst many other items.

MUSICVILLE LIVE STREAM
2021-11-14 19:00 - 2021-12-14 20:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Digital tickets can only be purchased for 1 month from 14 Nov – 14 Dec, however once purchased, viewing of the Stream ticket link purchase will remain open until 31 Jan 2022.
Please note, this is a multiple view only ticket within this timeframe, not a download. Please note that ONLY ONE EMAIL ADDRESS CAN BE ALLOCATED TO EACH TICKET PURCHASED. If you are purchasing a ticket for someone else, you will need to supply us with their email address to add the Digital View link to.
Important: Once you have purchased this ticket the Streaming Link will be emailed out to the nominated email address within 24 hours, if you purchase a Digital Programme this will also be included in the nominated email.

​If you missed the fantastic live performance of Musicville, here’s another chance to experience the intimate close up theatre feel of a Juniors – Primary show. Covid conditions affected our audience capacity, but our Digital Stream will connect this amazing group of children to South Canterbury audiences and to the world with an easy click.
✩ WINNER! 2011 Children’s Musical Theatre Festival, NYC ✩
Musicville, another winner for SCDL Juniors – Primary, Charming, Visually Stunning and such Fun!
“A beautiful show guaranteed to delight – a charming weaving of music terminology throughout – highlighted in the various character names, song lyrics and musical puns – visually stunning with colourful backdrops, scenery, effective lighting and amazing costumes. The musical’s songs are catchy and feature lovely harmonies, complemented so well by the energetic and fun choreography.” Review by Anita Dawson
MUSICVILLE takes us on a magical, musical, fairy tale adventure with Maiden Melody and Radical Rhythm as they attempt to save their town from the Sorcerer of Silence. On their quest to the Castle of Composition, they pass through the Desert of Doo-wop, the Ocean of Opera, and the Terrible Terrain of Tango meeting musical friends and foes along the way. Their journey teaches them about new kinds of music, overcoming obstacles, and the importance of working together!
The South Canterbury Drama League Junior Section is delighted to present another fantastic show in our 60th Year, to add to our long list of favourites since the Junior Section was established in 1961. Musicville, under the Juniors – Primary banner, features talented enthusiastic performers aged 8-13 years ready to whisk you away on a fairy tale adventure into a land of music at our Playhouse Premises in Church Street, Timaru, New Zealand, which offers an intimate close up theatre experience now available on your device through our Digital Stream.
Director Alice Sollis, Musical Director Megan Holden, Choreographer Jessica Diamond
Run-Time: 1hr
Age: Suitable for kindergarten and primary school age children and everyone else who loves children’s live musical theatre
Themes: Friendship, Adventure, Overcoming Obstacles, Educational Musical terms
Presented by South Canterbury Drama League, Timaru, New Zealand

The Great Variety Christmas Show
2021-12-01 19:30 - 2021-12-04 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Wondering what to do at the end of this crazy year to give your staff a treat? Look no further! Here’s a terrific option for your end of year work ‘DO’
We figured that as we live in a region full of amazing, talented individuals, we would bring the best of them together to perform an end of year Christmas show like no other.
Two hours of entertainment featuring some of the absolute best punctuated by some no fuss kai and cocktails. What more could you want for your end of year function?
This event is perfect for work groups, and showcases a little something for everyone. We’ve kept it simple, and having fun is paramount this year. Your ticket price includes gourmet pizza and ice cream.
Look out for our specially themed cocktails at the bar!
Get your group together and book now!
Tickets $55, discounts for groups of 10 or more

This production is sold under Covid 19 Delta Level 2 Conditions. Ticket sales are capped at a maximum auditorium capacity of 60 tickets per performance and seating will be allocated/adjusted on entry to ensure appropriate distancing between groups. Mandatory sign-in/scan-in, mask/face covering, and physical distancing requirements managed by event staff. Conditions may be altered if alert levels regulations change.

OPEN DAY 5TH MARCH POSTPONED
2022-03-05 10:00 - 14:00
We have postponed our Open Day till later in the year.
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who were looking forward to showing members of the public through our Playhouse facilities as part of the Musical Theatre New Zealand Big Theatre Open Weekend. A lot of planning had gone into this event and we thank you all for your input.
We hope to see you at our Open Day when we reschedule.

GASLIGHT JUNE 10-17TH
2022-03-30 08:00 - 2022-06-17 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Gaslight
Directed by Alice Sollis
Synopsis
Bella Manningham, once a beauty but now pallid and withdrawn, suffers from what she believes are the early stages of insanity. Her husband, Jack Manningham, struggles to help her, and spends his evenings out on the town in order to cope. Or so he makes her believe.
Late one evening, a stranger comes to the house while Jack is out. Who is this man and what secrets does he know?
This spine-chilling psychodrama – adapted from Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 classic – is truly one of theatre’s great thrillers.
Cast
Mr Manningham: Dave Mortimer
Mrs Manningham: Anita Dawson
Rough: Joe Smith
Elizabeth: Stefanie Crawford
Nancy: Cat McClure
SHOW WARNINGS
Contains depictions of domestic abuse that may be triggering to some audience members.

Thoroughly Modern Millie
2022-05-10 19:00 - 2022-05-14 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Regretfully, due to the impact of COVID-19 on our cast and crew, we have had to cancel the remaining season of our production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Our ticketing company, iTicket will be in touch with ticket holders to arrange a refund for those who would like one. Alternatively, ticket holders may wish to donate the ticket amount to the League which would be very much appreciated, to cover costs already spent to stage this production.

The production team, cast and crew have worked tirelessly to ensure this production was of the highest quality and we are thrilled to have been able to have four very successful shows and a great review.

Thank you, thank you to you all for your tireless work under trying circumstances we almost made it to the finish line but not quite.

Peter Pan Juniors Workshops/Auditions
2022-06-29 08:00 - 2022-07-03 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Do you believe in fairies? Can you save Tinker-Bell? Can Peter Pan really fly?
Based on the 1904 play by Sir J.M Barrie, this is the story of the Darling children who fly away to Neverland to bring stories to the Lost Boys.
This is the traditional Peter Pan story with Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, Tinker-Bell, Tiger-Lilly plus a large ensemble of lost boys (and girls), pirates and natives. Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travellers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Peter Pan will be directed by Hayley Goodman with Musical Direction by Megan Holden and Choreography by Amanda Rümenapf. This production team will mentor an understudy production team of Luca Davis, Phoebe Evans-Hoeffgen and Nico Lee.
Peter Pan Jr is being run by our Junior Primary section.
This show will be a max of 1.5 hours and is rated G – a great family show with a cast of children aged 8 to year 8. The season is 29 Sep – 8 Oct.
Peter Pan Jr – here is the link to all of the information about the Peter Pan workshops and auditions. This contains the dance routines, the music and the monologues for the auditions. It is highly recommended you attend the workshops to be best prepared for your audition. An audition form will be made available next week and audition bookings will open next week.
Make sure you carefully read through the information pack.
Any issues or questions please email: scdljuniors@gmail.com
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yfo5WQAgd8M-dcGWSzwCgnEFe0nHMnPR?fbclid=IwAR24-Z5OR-70qS2DT-wY_fOni2enufYVlve_3-DdNE9c6Bnm60CsGdQmzcw
Workshop dates: Wednesday 29 June and Friday 1 July.
Audition 2 July with callbacks if required on 3 July

The Original Fringe Show 1st July
2022-07-01 19:00 - 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
The SCDL Original Fringe Show is on again this year after a successful sold out event last year.

The show is jampacked full of local people showcasing original music, poetry, comedy, dance, a book reading and also a performance of our TheatreFest entry of “Joy?” Written by Wayne Doyle.

Get your tickets now from the costume hire or the office. Friday 1st July at 7pm.

Tickets are $20.
(Costume hire hours Wed 6.30-8.30pm, Thur & Fri 9-2pm, Sat 10-2pm)
(Office Mon 9-1pm & 2- 5pm, Tues, Wed, Thur 2-5pm)

PIRATICUS REX WORKSHOP/AUDITIONS
2022-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Ahoy there…
Piraticus Rex – Workshop and audition dates

Listen up lads, to a song that I sing
The head that wears the Crown is no thing
Scattered have I the pieces six
The crown is apart, your quest is to fix
Search high and search low above and below
Find them and bind them and find a new King

An excerpt from the opening page of Aaron Williams script .

Aaron Segar, Director, and Marlene Hanson, Musical Director, in a tribute to the late Aaron Williams and his family, are bringing his work “Piraticus Rex” to the Playhouse in an innovative and comic production. They seek a cast of 30 plus people, ages 16 years and upwards who can sing and act, though experience is not necessary. Characters include Pirates- “Argh Argh me hearties” and Tavern wenches who can “shiver their timbers”. Expressions of interest are also sort from foul mouthed parrots and people with hooks for hands and/or called Long John Silver.

Aarons’ vision is to use every, that is EVERY, space in the Playhouse with the audience being transported to sea, land and even under the ocean.

This is theatre restaurant and a Piratical meal will be served during periods of calm.

“Ho, Ho, Ho and a bottle of rum” etc.

ADDAMS FAMILY
2022-08-19 19:30 - 2022-09-03 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Musical Theatre presents The Addams Family 19th August – 3rd September
In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. Nonetheless, this quirky family still has to deal with many of the same challenges faced by any other family, and the spookiest nightmare faced by every family creates the focus of the musical – the Addams kids are growing up. The Addams’ have lived by their unique values for hundreds of years and Gomez and Morticia, the patriarch and matriarch of the clan, would be only too happy to continue living that way. Their dark, macabre, beloved daughter Wednesday, however, is now an eighteen-year-old young woman who is ready for a life of her own. She has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet, smart boy from a normal, respectable Ohio family — the most un-Addams sounding person one could be! And to make matters worse, she has invited the Beinekes to their home for dinner. In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations – change.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW

PIRATICUS REX
2022-09-21 09:00 - 2022-12-14 21:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
PIRATICUS REX ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to COVID-19 amongst our cast, crew and production team, the Board made the decision yesterday to postpone the start date for our season of Piraticus Rex.

These show dates have been cancelled 30th Nov,1st, 2nd and 3rd Dec.

For those with tickets for next week (7th-10th Dec) there is no change to your booking, but we’ve added 3 extra shows. *

Wed 7th Dec – 7pm
Thur 8th Dec – 7pm
Fri 9th Dec – 7pm
Sat 10th Dec – 7pm
*Sun 11th Dec – 5pm
*Tue 13th Dec – 7pm
*Wed 14th Dec – 7pm

The amazing team at iTicket is handling ticket transfers and has been in touch with those affected by the cancelations.

Once again, we apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you all for your understanding and support of live theatre.

Ahoy there me hearties,
Public bookings, for our end-of-year production of Piraticus Rex – The Pirate King by Aaron Williams are now open.
This is the perfect end-of-year work/organisation function.
Our Director Aaron Segar has envisioned utilising every area of the Playhouse for this show, which is something that has never been done before.
This show will be full of action, laughs, rum and song and as you move throughout the complex, actors perform to, with, and around you.
Bookings are open now at iTicket https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2022/nov/piraticus-rex
The dates are 30th Nov – 3rd Dec then 6th – 10th Dec, 7.00pm with a matinee performance on Sat 3rd Dec at 1pm.
Cost:
$69 which includes a meal and show for the 7pm performance
$49 which includes light meal and show for the 1pm performance
(Dressing up encouraged – PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED)
AArgh me hearties, what a way to see out the year!!
Remember, get in quick to get the best seats.
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Peter Pan
2022-09-29 19:00 - 2022-10-08 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Come fly away with us to Neverland joining Peter and the Darling children in this family show that never gets old. Peter Pan Jr. is the timeless classic about a boy who simply refused to grow up.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, and some happy thoughts, they begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travellers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Featuring the catchy songs and dance numbers, “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland,” this is a rousing show full of magic, fun and adventure. Peter Pan JR. is perfect for the child in all of us.
Presented by the South Canterbury Drama League’s Junior Primary Committee, Peter Pan Jr features a cast of 35 performers aged 8 to year 8 from South Canterbury schools. This is going to be a brilliant show. Book now. Don’t miss out on tickets. It is sure to sell out.
A Musical Based on the Play by SIR J.M. BARRIE.
Lyrics by CAROLYN LEIGH. Music by MORRIS (MOOSE) CHARLAP
Additional Lyrics by BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN.
Additional Music by JULE STYNE
Originally directed, choreographed and adapted by JEROME ROBBINS
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
Tickets are $20-$30

REPERTORY'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER 3rd March 2023
2023-01-31 08:00 - 2023-03-03 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Come and celebrate Repertory’s 90 years of theatre in Timaru. 3rd March 2023, 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
All League members and supporters, past and present, are warmly welcomed to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Your ticket includes a dinner and will be a time for us to look back on shows of the past and also look forward to what the next 90years has in store for Repertory.

Tickets are $45 (includes dinner) and are available at the office Monday & Tuesday from 2-5pm or on line at Westpac Timaru SCDL 03- 0887-0243897-00 Ref: Rep90 – Your name. (Tickets to be collected from office)

See ya there.

Godspell
2023-02-01 08:00 - 2023-02-04 22:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Experience the beauty and power of Godspell the musical – a cultural phenomenon.
It’s 50 yeas since Godspell was created as an expansive, extroverted folk-rock cabaret.
Godspell is a light-hearted, positive, colourful take on the last days of Jesus and is loosely based on the Gospel of St. Matthew.
The all-ages show relates parables using song, dance and humour in a series of fast-paced vignettes. Over the course of the show, the motley collection of people who gather to follow Jesus find themselves growing into a cohesive community.
Under the direction of Bronwyn Chittock and Musical Direction of Catherine Anderson, the dazzling young cast and live
band will have you laughing and clapping and stomping to unforgettable classics like the international hit, Day by Day,
and a parade of beloved songs, including Prepare Ye, Learn Your Lessons Well, All for the Best, All Good Gifts, We
Beseech Thee, Light of the World and By My Side.
Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life delivering a block-buster musical that is an
affirmation of faith, a demonstration of joy, and a celebration of our common humanity. Don’t miss it!
Presented by the South Canterbury Drama League and on stage at The Playhouse, Church St, Timaru for a strictly limited season – 1 st – 4 th February 2023.
Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak, Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Originally Produced on the New York Stage by Edgar Lansbury, Stuart Duncan, Joseph Beruh.
Godspell Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (Australasia). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Shows daily at 7.30pm with a matinee on Saturday 4th February at 2pm.

BIG THEATRE OPEN WEEKEND - OPEN DAY
2023-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
As proud members of Musical Theatre New Zealand, we invite you to your home of theatre, the Playhouse on Sunday 5th March, 1-4pm for our annual Open Day as part of the
BIG THEATRE OPEN WEEKEND.
If you’ve always wondered, what goes on past the doors, and behind the curtain, here’s your chance to come and have a look for yourself.
Tours, membership incentives, tech displays and Live rehearsals from some upcoming shows, will be on offer, as you take a look behind the scenes of one of the busiest theatre groups in the country.
All welcome. See you on the 5th!!

BRING IT ON
2023-03-23 19:00 - 2023-04-01 19:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
BRING IT ON******POSTPONED******POSTPONED******POSTPONED
It is with sadness that we announce that due to COVID in the cast and crew affecting key personel, that the remaining season of Bring it On is POSTPONED.
Ticket holders for the remaining shows will be contacted by iTicket. We are finalising new dates and will confirm these in the next couple of days.
To our amazing cast and crew…thank you for all the wonderful work you’ve put in to this show so far.
Support each other and for those unwell, get better soon.
We will be back so Bring it On!
The Board SCDL.

School Holiday Theatre Programme 17th - 21st April 2023!!!
2023-04-17 09:00 - 2023-04-21 19:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
The South Canterbury Drama League invites registrations for the Theatre Workshop School Holiday Programme on at the Playhouse from the 17th-21st April 2023.
Our tutors are looking forward to taking students through a five day programme of theatre. Open to children aged 8+
A fantastic, fun programme for newcomers and experienced performers alike, will help children learn, polish and develop skills in theatre. The Playhouse facilities and tech are provided by the South Canterbury Drama League and provide the experience of learning in a purpose built theatre.
The programme ends with two live performances on the Playhouse stage that will showcase 5 days worth of learning.
Singing/Dancing/Acting/games/stage craft/voice work and much more…
DATES: Mon 17th – Fri 21st April
TIME: 9am-3pm
PERFORMANCES: Friday 3.30pm and 5pm
FEES: $190
MEMBER: $170
FAMILY: 10% off
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Invoices will be sent
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Captain Cain
2023-05-19 19:30 - 2023-05-27 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
A Repertory Production
World premiere!
See early Timaru brought to life, from the first European settlers and the building of the port to the great fire that destroyed many businesses. Watch the important part played by Captain Henry Cain in the founding of Timaru.
Witness the murder trials that rocked Timaru and shocked the nation.

Expresssions of Interest - Creative Team
2023-06-07 08:00 - 2023-08-06 19:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for the Juniors – High School
PRODUCTION TEAM
For our 2024 Musical
On Stage: 11 -20 April 2024
We are looking for a Production team of Director, Musical Director and Choreographer to lead our High School age group, 13-18 years (School Yr 9-13).
Our South Canterbury Drama League, Junior Section Committee, invite interest from teams and individuals to propose shows and ideas appropriate for this age group.
Along with the relevant experience for these roles, being able to recognise the need for challenging material in acting, singing and dance is desirable.
Our most recent musical shows for our Junior-High School Section were:
Thoroughly Modern Millie 2022 and 2023 Bring It On (2+hrs in length)
Auditions are run prior to the end of 2023 (before the summer holidays) and rehearsals begin around mid January (tbc) through Term one.
Please send in your expression of interest to
danielandpenny@xtra.co.nz by 7pm, Sunday 6 August 2023
