Tickets are now available for Stones in His Pockets!

3-5 & 10-12 October 2024

Red Door Theatre, 95 Atawhai Drive

Click here to book now!

Hollywood comes to rural Ireland in this hilarious multi-award winner which ran for four years in London’s West End.

Stones in His Pockets is a comedy, with a poignant undercurrent, about a small rural town in Ireland where a Hollywood epic is being filmed. The story centres on Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn, who, like much of the town, are employed as extras for the filming. After a tragic incident concerning a local teenager, Charlie and Jake assume responsibility for giving an account of events, taking on all the roles themselves.

A two-hander that delights in exploring the limits of comedy and theatricality, and the collision of romanticised notions of ‘Irishness’ and the harsher reality, Stones in His Pockets has delighted audiences around the world.

Marie Jones’ play was first staged at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast in June 1999 before opening at the Tricycle Theatre, London, in August 1999. It transferred to the New Ambassadors Theatre, London, in May 2000.

Expressions of interest wanted!

We are currently seeking a Director/Choreographer for our end of year show, Saturday Night Fever! We have a perusal available for any who want to read. Please email info@nmt.org.nz if you’re interested!

Show dates: 27-30 November, 3-7 December

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Memorial wall

We are currently trying to find names & images of people who have passed that were part of Nelson Musical Theatre/Nelson Amateur Operatic Society for our memorial wall at the Red Door Theatre.

Please email vicepresident@nmt.org.nz if you have any photos of people you’d like on the wall.

Volunteers needed!

We are currently looking for people who are interested in helping out backstage or front of house for our upcoming events. If this interests you, please fill out this form with the roles your interested in, and we will add you to our list!

Wardrobe HoD needed!

We are looking for a new HoD for our Wardrobe at the Red Door Theatre!

If you’re interested in this volunteer role, please flick an email to info@nmt.org.nz and we will be in touch!