New Zealand’s longest-running improvised comedy show sees The Court Jesters turning wild audience suggestions into hilarious comedy art. courttheatre.org.nz
Spring Time is Heart-break: Contemporary Art in Aotearoa
EXHIBITION @ Christchurch Art Gallery
In its biggest display of contemporary art to date, the gallery will exhibit 50 works – of which 20 are commissions – across a range of media including sound, textiles, photography, moving-image, sculpture and painting. christchurchartgallery.org.nz
Maureen Lander: Aho Marama Strings of Light
EXHIBITION @ Christchurch Art Gallery
Celebrating the work of artist Maureen Lander, this exhibition features String Games, commissioned for the opening of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in 1998, and Wai o te Marama, a new addition to the gallery’s collection. christchurchartgallery.org.nz
Open Christchurch
EVENT @ Various venues
Many of the city’s best buildings and spaces open their doors to the public for this festival of architectural excellence. openchch.nz
Kinky Boots
THEATRE @ Isaac Theatre Royal
Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper penned a classic with this uplifting musical about a struggling shoe company and a drag artist in need of sturdy stilettos. Fri 19 Apr – Sat 4 May, isaactheatreroyal.co.nz