Arts and culture in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Erin Harrington reviews the Anthony Harper Summer Theatre production of The Lord of the Rings in 90 Minutes!, produced by Rollicking Entertainment, at the Archery Lawn, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Friday 9 January 2026. Happy 2026, and happy first major production of the year: the Anthony Harper Summer Theatre production of The Lord of the Rings… Continue reading Review: The Lord of the Rings in 90 Minutes! – quality madcap fantasy comedy and action (picnic optional but recommended)
Erin Harrington reviews the Anthony Harper Summer Season of The Complete Voyage of the RMS Titanic (in 90 Minutes), produced by Rollicking Entertainment, performed outdoors at the Archery Lawn, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Friday 10 January 2025. For more than two decades summer theatre in the Botanic Gardens, supported by MVP sponsors Anthony Harper, has taken… Continue reading Review: The Complete Voyage of the RMS Titanic (in 90 Minutes) – Disaster? I hardly know her!
Erin Harrington reviews The Barden Party's touring production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed at a private residence in Swannanoa, North Canterbury, 2 April 2022. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of those rare works that is pretty much smashproof. It doesn’t matter if it’s performed by intermediate school students or the Royal Shakespeare Company,… Continue reading Review: The Barden Party – magical al fresco Shakespeare in a garden near you
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