New Book The History of the Court Theatre Launches as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Over the last 50 years there was almost as much drama behind the scenes as onstage at Christchurch s Court Theatre.by BWW News Desk
Over the last 50 years there was almost as much drama behind the scenes as onstage at Christchurch s Court Theatre.
These revelations come in a new book, The History of the Court Theatre, celebrating 50 years 1971 -2021, that is being officially launched on Friday at an Alumni Event as part of the theatre s 50th celebrations.
Written by published author, long-time Court Theatre patron and former board chair Felicity Price, and by former board secretary Derek Hargreaves, Price says that after nearly five decades as secretary to The Court Theatre Trust, Hargreaves had some pretty good stories to tell.
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The Court Theatre Thanks Longtime Volunteer Ushers for Their Years of Service
As The Court Theatre prepares to celebrate 50 years next week there are two key people who have been there from the start.by BWW News Desk
As The Court Theatre prepares to celebrate 50 years next week there are two key people who have been there from the start.
Doris Barnard and Gay Peek began volunteering as ushers at the Court Theatre when it opened in 1971, and still love the vital role they play in the theatre s life. The contact with the audience is always fun and I enjoy the feeling of being a link between the public and the production teams and of course I get to see and enjoy most of the plays, Gay says.
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Hall, whose latest play
Winding Up started at The Court Theatre last week,
will host The Court Theatre Supporters celebration Great
Debate event, one of three functions planned to celebrate 50
years of theatre at The Court.
“I am delighted to be
taking part in The Court Theatre’s 50th Birthday
celebrations in April,” he said.
“It will be an
occasion both to look back and honour so many who have
contributed and to look forward and appreciate those who are
planning The Court’s exciting future.”
Court
Theatre Chief Executive Barbara George said she was
“delighted” Hall had agreed to be part of the