Showbiz News

A Short History of Drag in Theatre

By Showbiz | 04/03/2017

For as long as there’s been theatre, there’s been drag. Transvestism on stage, which began as a form of sublimation (casting men in female roles to exclude women from the arts), eventually became a way for men and women to explore nuances of understanding of gender as society has evolved. Following on from Shakespearean times…

Auditions for the first Showbiz Christchurch 2017 Show!

By Showbiz | 10/08/2016

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 24 March – 8th April 2017 The Showbiz Christchurch season will be the NZ Theatre company premiere of this mega musical. A brand new bus is being built in Christchurch, and a spectacular array of 500 costumes, and 200 headdresses has been sourced from an international production to make this…

Bụi đời – the dust of life

By Showbiz | 08/16/2019

They’re called Bui-Doi The dust of life Conceived in Hell And born in strife They are the living reminder Of all the good we failed to do We can’t forget Must not forget That they are all our children, too Miss Saigon [1] Mỹ lai ‘Amerasians’ The children of American GIs and Vietnamese women “Wisps…

Lead Roles Announced for NZ Theatre Company Premiere of Wicked

By Showbiz | 10/31/2017

There is no more exciting way for one of Christchurch’s oldest musical theatre societies to commence its 80th year than by staging one of the most popular Broadway shows of all time. Showbiz Christchurch commences The Saunders & Co 2018 season at the Isaac Theatre Royal on 6 April with the New Zealand theatre company premiere…

WWRY: “an exceptional, high energy, full noise and lights opening night”

By Showbiz | 03/30/2019

Reviewed by Kate Divett, Backstage Christchurch. Friday 29 March It is a deeply reflective time to be living in Christchurch currently, as we try to make sense of the events of Friday 15th March. We are a city in mourning and in shock. In the fortnight that has followed, we have gathered together in many…

Matilda – The Musical

By Nic Baddeley | 06/05/2022

Book Tickets for 25th July

By Showbiz | 09/24/2020

Way off Broadway – Book your tickets for 25th July here    

Message from the President

By Showbiz | 08/25/2018

Ladies and gentlemen, it is indeed my great pleasure to welcome you to the show of tonight, Les Misérables Victor Hugo’s literary masterpiece was set against the backdrop of the June Revolution of 1832 (not the big one of the 1790s where everyone got their heads chopped off). Although there is no direct translation of…

Vocal Studio Term 3 – enroll now!

By Showbiz | 04/01/2020

Showbiz Vocal Studio provides expert vocal tuition in a small group environment, with a focus on repertoire and performance technique specific to the musical theatre stage.  All ability levels are welcome. To enroll, click here

Theatreview Mamma Mia! Review: UNBRIDLED APPEAL

By ellecim | 04/06/2016

Showbiz delivers a top-notch production of this super musical, with all of the lavish production values that are the hallmark of their shows: a large and impressive set, rock concert lighting, stylish costumes, and an ensemble so taught, trim and tanned it looks they are genetically engineered especially for this season! Mamma Mia! is a testament…

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady – Auditions

By Nic Baddeley | 05/13/2023
That Bloody Woman

That Bloody Woman

By Nic Baddeley | 11/01/2022
Showbiz Christchurch Reunions

Showbiz Christchurch Reunions

By Nic Baddeley | 10/10/2022
Way Off Broadway

Way Off Broadway

By Nic Baddeley | 10/04/2022
Matilda

Matilda – The Musical

By Nic Baddeley | 06/05/2022
My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

By Nic Baddeley | 11/19/2021
Children’s Musical Theatre 3-Day Workshops

Children’s Musical Theatre 3-Day Workshops – July 2021

By Lisa Phelan | 06/01/2021

Learn what it is like to be involved in a Showbiz production as you spend three days working with members of our creative team. This intensive will focus on creating a well-rounded performance (dancing while acting while singing). Learn auditioning skills and gain confidence needed for future Showbiz auditions (maybe even our upcoming production of…

Showbiz Piano Bar with Trevor Jones

By Paul Christ | 04/04/2021

Showbiz Piano Bar with Trevor Jones – Friday, 28 May 2021 ITR Showbiz is hosting a music theatre night where the audience requests its favourite showtunes for the whole crowd to sing, or individuals bring along the sheet music to favourite musicals and jump up on the mic. Songs could range from West Side Story…

Buddy Holly - Cancelled

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

By Paul Christ | 04/04/2021

Book Tickets for 25th July

By Showbiz | 09/24/2020

Way off Broadway – Book your tickets for 25th July here