South Canterbury Drama League

Disney's Finding Nemo Jr Auditions
2023-05-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr
Onstage 22 – 30 September at The Playhouse
Directed by Ella Thomas,
Musical Direction by Catherine Anderson,
Choreography by Georgia Carnegie
for Primary and Intermediate Students (or equivalent) age 8 & up.
Workshops/Information Evening – THURSDAY JUNE 1 2023 & THURSDAY JUNE 8 2023, 7PM @ WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL HALL
Dance Workshop – FRIDAY JUNE 9 2023, 6PM @ WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL HALL
Auditions – JUNE 10 2023 @ WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL HALL
Audition packs can be seen HERE>>> AUDITION PACK or email scdljuniorsprimary@gmail.com
Audition bookings can be made HERE>>>AUDITION BOOKINGS

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.

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
REGISTER HERE

POPCORN
2023-04-15 19:00 - 2023-04-22 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Set in the Beverly Hills home of Oscar winning movie director Bruce Delamitri, Popcorn is a satirical comedy thriller with the firepower of a hit squad.
When notorious killers Wayne and Scout interrupt Bruce’s passionate introduction to Brooke Daniels, an up and coming actress, they want more than an autograph from their cinematic idol. Wayne intends to use Bruce as justification for murder. Events are disrupted by the arrival of Bruce’ soon to be ex-wife and spoiled teenage daughter and his producer. However, Wayne means to succeed whatever the cost.
Who is responsible for a violent society?
Violent people or those who use that violence for entertainment?
“Serious, morally complex, structurally rich and bitterly funny” ― Independent on Sunday
“Fierce, garish and frighteningly funny” ― Spectator
“An absolute coup of black comedy” ― Daily Telegraph
“One of the most brilliantly sustained and focused pieces of satire I’ve ever read” – Douglas Adams

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.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN AUDITIONS
2023-03-06 19:00 - 2023-03-11 19:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Coming up in March – AUDITIONS for our major musical of 2023 – ‘CATCH ME IF YOU CAN’ – the musical of the movie featuring Leo Dicaprio and Tom Hanks.

Show onstage 21 July-5 August 2023 at the Playhouse.
Workshops 6th & 8th March 7-9pm.
Auditions Friday 10th March 6-9pm & Saturday 11th March 10-4pm.

Production team Sarah Prentice, Bethanie Cootes-Gallagher and Stevie Cootes-Gallagher.
Audition packs available soon.
Email jill@specialevents.co.nz and you’ll be sent an audition pack as soon as it becomes available.

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!!

POPCORN AUDITIONS
2023-02-05 13:00 - 14:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
POPCORN AUDITIONS – 5th February 1pm ONSTAGE 15th – 22nd April 2023
Timaru, here comes Ben Elton’s Popcorn.
Auditions will be for three things:
1. Popcorn – the Show.
2. Popcorn – the film segment
3. Popcorn Live – something a bit different requiring those who love a bit of improv.
Synopsis – Set in the Beverly Hills home of Oscar winning movie director Bruce Delamitri, Popcorn is a satirical comedy thriller with the firepower of a hit squad. When notorious killers Wayne and Scout interrupt Bruce’s passionate introduction to Brooke Daniels, a nude model and actress, they want more than an autograph from their cinematic idol. Wayne intends to use Bruce’s “art” as justification for murder. Events are disrupted by the arrival of Bruce’s soon to be ex wife and spoiled teenage daughter and his producer. However, Wayne means to succeed whatever the cost.
This is black comedy, a powerful, edgy, challenging piece of theatre. It’ll be great fun.
Character Descriptions
Karl Brezner – Arrogant Hollywood Producer.
Bruce Delamitri – Hollywood director of violent action movies. Brash, confident.
Velvet Delamitri – Bruce and Farrah’s daughter. A youthful early 20’s to be cast as this 15 year old Hollywood princess.
Farrah Delamitri – Bruce’s soon-to-be ex-wife. Self obsessed.
Wayne Hudson – Southern American redneck. Highly intelligent. Dangerous.
Scout – Wayne’s partner-in-crime and life. Devoted to Wayne. Fragile and unstable.
Brooke Daniels – Hollywood starlet looking for her big break. Confident. Feisty.
Kirsten and Bill – Film recordist and sound techs. Small roles coming in towards the end. Need to be confident enough to appear in their underwear on stage.
Popcorn Live.
Popcorn the play is set around the time Bruce Delamitri wins an Oscar for his movie Ordinary Americans. Popcorn Live is to be performed around the incoming audiences, whether we get 5 in the audience or a full house. This is set at the Premiere of Ordinary Americans and the foyer will be dressed accordingly. Karl, Bruce, Brooke (possibly Velvet and Farrah) will mingle as they wait for the start of this important night. Along with them will be Karl and Bruce’s minder(s), journos, photographers, fans wanting autographs and selfies, people protesting the movie’s violence and the two young leads of Ordinary Americans – Kurt Kidman and Suzanne Schaefer. Apart from a couple of hours over a couple of weekends, there will be no rehearsals for this. I will provide some guidelines around performance and lines (all ad-libbed). Kurt and Suzanne will be required for photographs to be used for posters, etc. If ad-lib is your thing, this will be for you. Depending on who auditions will depend on the size of the cast for this.
Film Segment
This is usually done on stage as part of Popcorn the show. A short segment will be filmed on Stafford Street end of February for the multi-media tech. It will require Wayne and Scout and as many passer-bys as we can get. It will show gun violence and no one under the age of 18 will be cast. One long evenings’ work should knock this out, but prepare for two. No one apart from Wayne and Scout will have learned dialogue, the rest we’ll ad-lib on the fly. Plenty of screaming and fear required!
Enquiries TJ 021 189 2099

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.

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.

Captain Cain Auditions
2022-11-13 08:00 - 2022-11-15 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
The time period of the play is 1850’s – 1880’s.
Characters required are typical of the mix of classes in society in a new country: run holders, doctors, lawyers, businessmen, officials, servants, boatmen, gossips, wives and children.
Captain Cain a peppery old sea dog is the main character. Great sense of humour, respected businessman. He serves both as narrator and as an actor in the drama.
All other actors will have the challenge (and the fun) of playing multiple roles using only body language, voice and maybe a prop or item of clothing. (link below is an amusing example of one person playing multiple roles).
https://twitter.com/bettinasross1/status/1584207031350665217?s=12&t=4ZFvgwIvrhXTBl8R03K83Q
Depending on experience and ability, actors will have the choice of only a few roles or several.
Other Characters include:
Kitty Hall – the good-natured, trusting step daughter of Captain Cain who marries Tom Hall
Mrs Cain – Kitty’s mother. Equal to her role as wife of a significant figure
Tom Hall – the charming, calculating, son of Thomas Hall senior, accused of murder and attempted murder
Meg Houston – a confident, amusing, Scottish lady’s maid also charged with attempted murder
Thomas Hall – highly respected run holder/businessman, ex sea captain
Sir John Hall – brother of Thomas, intelligent, ambitious. Becomes Premier of NZ
Sarah and Rose Hall – supportive wives of Thomas and John Hall, privileged but accepting of hardships in a new country. Focused on family
Dr McIntyre – a convivial Irishman who treated Captain Cain and Kitty. A key figure
Professor Black – Scottish. Professor of chemistry, refined and dignified.
Drs Ogsten, Drew, and Hogg – all men of science, important in the trials
Inspector Broham – Irish. Big broad shouldered grand figure
Justice Williams, Robert Stout, Mr Joynt, Mr Haggitt – lawyers
Mr Hutton – a very entertaining book seller
Nurse Ellison – an esteemed maternity nurse who cared for Kitty. A key figure
Jeannie Turnbull & Mary Hassam – feisty domestic servants
Emma Ostler, her daughter Nell, & Florence Gillon – friends of the Cain family
Rhodes Bros, Henry Le Cren, immigrants, councillors, townspeople, witnesses, newsreaders etc etc

Contact Carol Anglem to express interest or if you have any questions rossandcarol@xtra.co.nz
Sun 13th Nov 2-5pm & Tues 15th Nov 6.30-9pm

GODSPELL WORKSHOP AND AUDITIONS
2022-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
2023 – GODSPELL Workshop Thursday 10th November and Auditions Saturday 12th November. Show dates 1st – 4th February

Workshops and Auditions are coming up for the casting of GODSPELL on at the Playhouse next February. This is our first show for the year and is Directed by Bronwyn Chittock with Musical Direction by new comer to the League, Catherine Anderson.

This show features a live band and will be one, you’ll want to be a part of.

Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs.

A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

Cast of 10 includes Jesus, Judas, John the Baptist and disciples (who take on the roles of different characters while acting out parables from the bible)

Min age 18.

Enquiries to manager@dramaleague.org.nz

RUN FOR YOUR WIFE
2022-10-28 19:30 - 2022-11-04 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
“RUN FOR YOUR WIFE” by Ray Cooney directed by T J Ramsay.
On stage Playhouse 28 th Oct-4th Nov
This superb example of the British farce has had audiences rolling in the aisles in London, New
York- and now Timaru.
John Smith is a taxi driver with two wives in different areas of London. He has a very strict
schedule. An accident upsets thisand complication is piled upon complication as John tries to keep
his double life from imploding. “Run for your Wife” is in the grand tradition of “Benny Hill”, “Fawlty
Towers” and “Are You Being Served? Set squarely in the 1970s-think flares,bright colours, wide ties and the humour of the decade.

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

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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95TH AGM OF THE SCDL
2022-09-07 19:30 - 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
AGM Wednesday September 7, 7.30pm at the Playhouse.
Join the Board of The South Canterbury Drama League.

Our Board is made up of six members and a President.
Each is elected for a two-year term. At this years’ annual general meeting, some of the current Board members two-year terms will end.

This year, two members of the current Board: Nicola Carnegie and Alice Sollis will have completed their two-year term. Andrew Robb was co-opted onto the Board during the year. The above named may or may not choose to stand for re-election/election to the Board.

In total, four Board member positions are available and nominations are invited for these vacancies.

The role of the Board of the South Canterbury Drama League is to govern the Drama League on your behalf. As such, the Board needs to collectively hold the appropriate experience, qualifications, and competencies to effectively undertake its significant responsibilities.
Accordingly, all members of the South Canterbury Drama League are encouraged to be actively involved in the formation of the Board.

Here’s what you can do.
Nominate someone to stand for election on the Board or consider standing yourself.

Come to the Drama Leagues’ AGM, find out what is happening at the League and vote for your preferred candidates.

Click here for nomination forms. https://mcusercontent.com/…/BOARD_NOMINATION_FORM_2022.pdf

*Board meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month in the evening.

People attending the AGM are invited to stay afterwards for a light supper in the lounge.

Run for your Wife - Auditions
2022-09-04 14:00 - 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Run for your Wife
Repertory and Little Theatre’s next production: Run for your Wife by Ray Cooney, a British farce directed by TJ
Ramsay.
Auditions for Run for your Wife:
Sunday September 4th from 2pm.
On Stage – 28th October – 4th November
Cast
There are 8 roles, one very brief. There is John, his two wives, his friend upstairs and policemen and a reporter.
This fast-moving and hilarious farce will delight audiences and be fun to be involved in.
Contact Jon Harris 027 3259 588 or Kevin Foley 027 686 2209 for a script or further information.

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 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.

Captain Cain - Read Through 16th July
2022-07-16 14:00 - 16:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
“CAPTAIN CAIN”: a new play by Carol Angland
Timaru History – Murder – Scandal
Repertory 90-year celebration: May 2023
READ-THROUGH: Playhouse Lounge,
198 Church Street
Saturday 16th July 2022, 2pm
Repertory invites any interested members or friends of the
SCDL to come along and participate in this read-through.
This is the story of the murder of Captain Henry Cain,
second mayor and founding father of Timaru. The trial
created a huge stir in Timaru at the time and will still be of
interest to many and a revelation to some about the
history of this town.
All confident readers of all ages welcome.
For inquiries please contact:
Jon Harris: Email: laserjon33@gmail.com
Phone: 027 3259 588

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)

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

SCDL PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION
2022-06-24 10:00 - 17:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
SCDL PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION 24TH, 25TH, 26TH JUNE – Full programme HERE!!
The 2022 SCDL Performing Arts Competition is a record breaker! Almost 100 young people (a record number of participants) age 5 to 17 from as far afield as Christchurch to Invercargill will converge on the Playhouse over NZ’s first Matariki holiday weekend.
The competitions are always a wonderfully enjoyable event and are open to members and the public with gold coin entry. Come along and support these talented kids and enjoy three full days of singing and speech performances.
Witness the future of performing arts in NZ.
The Competitions will take place on the 24, 25 and 26 of June from 10am to 6pm on Friday, 9am to 7pm on Saturday and 9am to 5.30pm on Sunday.
PS If you’re interested in volunteering over the weekend please get in touch with Jill at jill@specialevents.co.nz.

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.

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.

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 - Auditions
2022-02-23 17:00 - 21:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
The South Canterbury Drama League Repertory Section, invite people to audition for our upcoming play Gaslight.

Auditions Wed 23rd Feb. 5.00pm. Lounge at Playhouse ( call backs 28th Feb 5.00pm if needed).
ONSTAGE: May 27-June 3, 2022

Characters –

CAST. MR. MANNINGHAM – A good-looking Gentleman, suave, authoritative, with a touch of mystery and underlying bitterness.

MRS. MANNINGHAM – A very attractive Lady, who is haggard, frightened and fragile.

ELIZABETH – The Cook, an amiable subservient woman.

NANCY – The Maid, precocious & cheeky, the youngest member of the cast.

ROUGH – The Detective, brusque, friendly, overbearing and dominates his space.

Scripts available for perusal on request.
Contact Jon Harris e| laserjon33@email.com ph| 0273259588

The Last Five Years 2nd - 5th Feburary
2022-02-02 19:30 - 2022-02-05 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show.
Recently made into a movie starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan.

Meet our two actors: Cathy will be played by ALI DIAMOND. Ali is a newcomer to the South Canterbury Drama League, but is no stranger to the stage having many credits both here and internationally to her name!
Jamie will be played by CAMERON LINES. Many will be familiar with Cameron’s work both onstage and behind the scenes for many SCDL productions in recent years. Cameron will again appear on the Playhouse stage and we have little doubt will delight audiences once again.

Audiences – Diary this must-see show now! Onstage at the Playhouse February 2022.

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.

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
