Theatre Royal Nelson

Lovely old Victorian Theatre well worth a visit

While visiting Nelson we paid a visit to The Theatre Royal, the New Zealand’s oldest wooden theater. Originally built in 1878 by a company of Oddfellows, out of rough sawn planks from local timber, on...

The Phantom of The Opera

We stopped in Nelson because I was cold and raining (excuse for a nice warm bed instead of camping) and were looking for things to do around town- that would be indoors. I've wanted to see the show fo...

"Annie" was a rip roaring theatrical experience

The Theatre Royal is the oldest wooden theatre in the Southern Hemisphere. Refurbished in recent years it has great seating on 2 levels for its various shows. The Nelson Youth Theatre presentation of ...

Stimelo

I just got home from seeing this remarkable show this evening. The theatre has been lovingly restored. The seats are comfortable. The acoustics are impressive. This is a lovely old theatre well worthy...

Amazing place but poor staff

What an amazing place! Well maintained and well presented! However the staff are rude, offensive and need to learn to smile! I was trying to help my elderly friend out the door and the women standing ...