Afterthoughts - Icons
Jeff Clark tries to stay away from politics or sport as much as possible and apologises for tackling both in his latest blog (some puns intended).
Afterthoughts - One Year On
It’s hard to explain the magnitude of what has happened in Christchurch in the past year. Everyone has had their own unique experience, personal struggles and victories. Jeff Clark shares his.
Afterthoughts: Opening
Last week we finally cast the doors wide and welcomed the people who are the life blood of the theatre back to The Court, says Jeff Clark in his latest Afterthoughts blog.
Popping Up
Small shoots of normality – or at least, the 'new normal' – are starting to break through the cracks, says Jeff Clark in his latest Afterthoughts blog.
Getting it together
Jeff Clark talks about putting together the support material for The Court Theatre’s opening season brochure at the same time as putting together a theatre.
The Finish Line
Jeff Clark talks about reaching The Court Theatre opening goal while also touching on another event that prefers “tries” to “goals”.
Luftballon
Jeff Clark fills us in on growing support from NZ and around the world for The Court Theatre in Christchurch - including patron of the fundraising appeal Dame Maggie Smith.
Reframing an Arts Festival
Jeff Clark talks to Steph Walker and Philip Tremewan about putting the Christchurch Arts Festival together - and back together again – after the Christchurch earthquakes.
Perspective
It’s hard to believe it's been half a year since the February 22 quake. At times my reaction is “It feels like yesterday” and sometimes it feels like longer. Such is the nature of perception.
Court Jesters find intermediate venue
Christchurch’s iconic comedy show SCARED SCRIPTLESS will move to a new venue at Heaton Intermediate Normal School Auditorium.
Afterthoughts - Flurries
The cold snap may have dropped a huge amount of snow on Christchurch but several groups are ploughing on with productions to warm things up in the garden city, says Jeff Clark.
Afterthoughts - Bright Spots
Jeff Clark has seen some bright spots in Christchurch during the last few days – the brightest being a concert for The Court Theatre that raised more than $65,000.