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
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
THEATRE @ James Hay Theatre
The smash-hit UK stage adaptation of the blockbuster movie about a group of British retirees embarking on a new life. eventfinda.co.nz