Creative Christchurch: What’s on in October

Kineta Knight
Kineta Knight
Sep 26, 2025 5:48 pm |
'Queen Lear' by Hwyl Theatre / Supplied

The Christchurch creative scene is bursting with events. Here are just some of the things you can look forward to:

Until 4 October
‘Kitchen Chaos’
Wakefield Family Front Room
The Court Theatre

Until 4 October
‘The Final Countdown’
The PMH Players
Halswell Community Centre

Until 4 October
‘Queen Lear’
Hwyl Theatre
Lyttelton Arts Factory

Until 4 October
‘Jekyll & Hyde’
Elmwood Players
Elmwood Players Theatre

Until 4 October
‘50 Shades of Rock ’n’ Roll’
Riccarton Players
Drama Theatre, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

4 October
Live & Local
Hosted by Cleo Fitzgerald & Florida Man
Evil Genius, Ferrymead

Until 5 October
‘Snow White’
Canterbury Children’s Theatre
The Malthouse

Until 25 October
‘The King’s Speech’
Stewart Family Theatre
The Court Theatre

1 – 5 October
‘Bad Jelly the Witch’
Luminaires
Black Box Theatre, Papa Hou

2 – 5 October
‘13 Jr’
Centrestage Rolleston
Rolleston College

3 – 4 October
‘Tangihanga’
Little Andromeda
Little Andromeda Theatre

10 – 18 October
‘Little Women: The Broadway Musical’
North Canterbury Musicals
Rangiora Town Hall

16 – 18 October
‘Daughterhood’
A Little Box At The Top Of The Stairs Productions
Elmwood Auditorium, Aikmans Rd

18 October – 22 November
‘Wolf Play’
Wakefield Family Front Room
The Court Theatre

29 October – 1 November
‘Coffin Shop’
Little Andromeda
Little Andromeda Theatre

31 October
‘STARS Ōtautahi’
Shay Horay Productions
Black Box Theatre, Papa Hou

31 October – 8 November
‘Oklahoma’
NASDA
NASDA Theatre

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Kineta Knight
Kineta Knight

Kineta Knight is a highly experienced senior journalist, content creator and producer. She has worked as a reporter for radio, TV, digital and print, as well as editor of lifestyle magazines in NZ and the UK. Kineta's interests include all-things creative and community. Contact: [email protected]

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