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Welcome

The Professional Theatre Company is Nelson’s brand-new home of storytelling. Stories about us. Stories from afar. Stories to make us think, grow and laugh. Unforgettable shared experiences, powered by the brilliant professional talent right here in our region. 

 

We’re here to connect and inspire, expand understanding and bring genuine joy and delight through the region’s very own Professional Theatre Company.

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GOMIL

Energy Event Centre - Founders Heritage Park
Sat 30th November 2024
Sun 1st, Wed 4th - Sun 8th, Wed 11th - Sat 14th Dec
8:00pm, Sun 4:00pm
$45 GA

 

The long-awaited sequel to MAMIL (Middle Aged Man in Lycra), the hugely successful one man play performed by Mark Hadlow, is making its national debut in Nelson. Written by Gregory Cooper, GOMIL (Grumpy Old Man in Lycra) continues the pace, pathos and playfulness with a few extra surprises thrown in.
Duration: 80 minutes (no interval)

2024 - 2025 SEASON PROGRAMME

At the heart of The Professional Theatre Company is an annual programme of entertaining, moving and thought-provoking productions that will be showcased at the treasured Theatre Royal as well as various other venues across New Zealand. Our repertoire consists of an array of performances, including newly commissioned works by talented New Zealand playwrights, beloved classics, and stories that reflect our place, our whānau, our challenges and our joys. We want everyone in our community to feel they belong to something that is truly ‘ours’.

Nov/Dec 2024
GOMiL
 

The Energy Centre at Founders, Nelson

Writer: Gregory Cooper (NZ)

2025
Le Sud

The Energy Centre at Founders, Nelson

Writer: Dave Armstrong (NZ)

2025
October School Holidays Childrens Show

The Energy Centre at Founders, Nelson

Writer: TBA

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