Cityscape Christchurch magazine

18/08/2025

A most unlikely collection of New Zealand garments from the 1970s and ‘80s, amassed by Central Otago farmer Eden H**e, gets a rare outing at the 2025 WORD Christchurch Festival. Hear authors Jane Malthus and Claire Regnault discuss their book about Eden and the collection, ‘Central Otago Couture’, in a session that includes a rare look at some of the pieces.

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Step away from the Insta feed, fashion lovers! A most unlikely collection of New Zealand garments from the 1970s and ‘80s gets a rare outing at the 2025 WORD Christchurch Festival. Central Otago farmer Eden H**e amassed the collection of over 220 garments and displayed it in a converted tractor sh...

08/08/2025

Tonight’s the night, Christchurch!

Two world premieres and a powerful piece from the cutting edge – the Royal New Zealand Ballet brings Home, Land & Sea to life with a triple bill that’s bold, beautiful, and unforgettable. 💥

Don’t miss the stunning costumes by fashion designer Rory William Docherty in Chrysalis – pure WOW on stage.

Final tickets available for tonight at the Isaac Theatre Royal – book now!

Photo: Stephen A'Court

27/06/2025

The NZ International Film Festival begins its Christchurch run on Friday August 8, with plenty on offer for cinephiles and the simply curious. We’ve got our picks sorted, including a deep dive into life as our PM and a smart and sassy romcom to lighten the vibe.

New Zealand International Film Festival

11/11/2024

Rising rocker Wiri Donna is as spiky as her mānuka namesake, with plenty she wants to say. Behind the on-stage alter ego is Wellington artist Bianca Bailey, whom we chatted to ahead of her nationwide tour, which kicks off in Christchurch on 15 November

https://cityscape-christchurch.co.nz/blog/people/entry/rage-against-the-machine

Images attached. Credit: Maeve O'Connell

31/10/2024

Once again the Royal New Zealand Ballet brings the sparkle to the festive season – tonight’s opening of A Midsummer Night’s Dream cast a special spell on the Isaac Theatre Royal. The company, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Tracy Grant Lord’s magical set and Kendall Smith’s shimmering lighting reprise a ballet that well deserves its place in the repertoire. Three more chances to see it!

Book your tickets today for Christchurch (and the rest of Aotearoa!)
🎟️ http://rnzb.org.nz/midsummer

📸 Photos by Andrew Turner.
Royal New Zealand Ballet

24/10/2024

Comedy legend and Monty Python OG Eric Idle is still looking on the bright side of life and he brings his personal highlights to the Christchurch stage in October. What to expect? “We’ve got songs, we’ve got a bit of philosophy, we’ve got one fart joke,” Eric tells Cityscape.

https://cityscape-christchurch.co.nz/blog/culture/entry/always-on-the-bright-side-q-a-eric-idle

04/09/2024

Electric Avenue Music Festival🔥🔥🔥
Epic lineup Cityscapers! Presale tickets available midday Tuesday 10th September.

16/08/2024

Another triumph for our Royal New Zealand Ballet! Choreographer Wayne McGregor's deeply moving work 'Infra' danced to sublime perfection at the Isaac Theatre Royal by our company of national treasures. Also on the 'Solace' programme are new works by Sarah Foster-Sproull and Alice Topp. Two performances tomorrow so still a chance!

Image credit Stephen A’Court

15/08/2024

RNZB - Solace: dance to feed your soul

This weekend brings a trio of premieres to Christchurch as the Royal New Zealand Ballet presents Solace: dance to feed your soul, with new and recent works by Wayne McGregor, Sarah Foster-Sproull and Alice Topp.

Britain’s Wayne McGregor is one of the most exciting choreographers on the world stage, and the New Zealand premiere of his Infra, created for London’s Royal Ballet in 2008, represents an artistic coup for the RNZB.

Choreographed for an ensemble of twelve uniquely gifted dancers at the height of their powers, and set to a slowly drifting, soulful score by Max Richter, Infra is a profoundly moving meditation on the loneliness, connections and consolations that lie beneath the teeming surface of the city. Julian Opie’s mesmerising LED artwork echoes the constant movement of the dancers below as a steady stream of anonymous figures walk purposefully towards destinations that are forever unknown.

Fri 16 Aug - Sat 17 Aug
rnzb.org.nz/show/solace
Royal New Zealand Ballet

27/06/2024

DON'T MISS // Food, festivities and fun for all ages at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora this Matariki. Come check it out!

23/05/2024

What a treat! The Royal New Zealand Ballet has brought Christchurch’s very own production of Swan Lake back home to the Isaac Theatre Royal and with tonight’s premiere revived Russell Kerr’s sublime choreography and Kristian Fredrikson’s exquisite designs.

With the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s classic score, this is not to be missed. Four more performances, ending with a matinee on Sunday.

Image credit Stephen A’Court

17/05/2024

The Hōhepa Art and Sculpture Exhibition is on this weekend.

FREE entry on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May, 10am - 4pm both days.

Guest artists this year are Ben Reid and Jacqui Gibbs Chamberlain.

Hohepa Canterbury