The University of Canterbury Drama Society Incorporated
We're a student society, that doubles as a theatre company, with almost 100 years of experience running shows, festivals, and general hi-jinks. We aim to produce quality shows, promote a safe space to give theatre a go, and support drama and performing arts in the wider Christchurch community.
Mia, Loren, Chad, and Sophie were best friends in high school — the mean girls of their district. Now, 10 years after graduation, three of them plan to murder the other. Over the course of 24 hours, their small-scale school reunion/crime scene falls into chaos.
The Picture of Dorian Gray - man’s descent into debauchery.
Dividing the Estate, a dark comedy story of a Texan family, who dredge up 80 years of family drama in an effort to get money from the estate.
We're bringing back 3Some for 2022! 3Some is an event centered around 3s. With 3 weeks to rehearse and a $33 budget, our 3 shows will be performed over 3 nights with $3 tickets.
The classic tragedy, directed by Will Wallace, returns for 2022.
DramaSoc is pleased to announce our first workshop of semester 2 - Physical and Devised Theatre, led by Harry Lawrence of Hwyl Theatre! This workshop is free, but we ask that you sign up by filling out the Google form attached at the end. The workshop will be two hours, but is listed for three to allow time for a break in between sections. Please note that although this event is open to the public, Hwyl Theatre and DramaSoc reserve the right to ask anyone who is behaving inappropriately to leave.
It will take place in Drama Workshop 1, just inside the Jack Mann Auditorium building on UC's Dovedale campus. Please bring a water bottle and clothing you are comfortable moving in.
The first hour will cover physical theatre, This is a form of theatre that focuses on telling stories through movement rather than dialogue. Although the name may sound scary, we promise it will be a positive and safe environment to learn this skill in.
The second hour will cover devising theatre. It will not explore how to create dialogue or a script, but rather the techniques that can be used to create a devised show.
If you have any questions or concerns you can reach out to Harry at: hwyltheatreco@outlook.com
Please register by filling out this google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0giWvPkxmlyhwCwSxUdQTu_k5mDsCZ5Qk8ttoyRwkI1z_Sw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1VbWHKcprJ3dx7PYmyWFta8iXYPMGe6Urp-oKbNeHa49aSJiR9Yk9eIIE
Join our info session on WEDNESDAY JULY 21 @6PM in room 201 of the Puaka James Hight building at UC to learn more about the ArtBound Initiative internship program! The program offers internships around the world in various areas of arts including theatre, graphic design, film and tv, and more (see below!)
Internship Destinations: Melbourne, Sydney, New York, Berlin & Hong Kong
Internship Length: 2 to 6 months
Internships Available In: Theater Production, Stage Management, Scriptwriting, Script Development, Technical Theater, Fine Arts, Curation & Exhibition, Cultural Management, Graphic Design, Film & TV Production
Take a trip into the creative minds of DramaSoc in this devised piece based on the greek myth of Phaeton.
Consider yourself invited to Boddy Manor, from March 18th-21st. For a night of murder, mystery, intrigue, betrayal and subterfuge.
Join us on the 9th August 7pm in the Ngaio Marsh Theatre to get to know the life and work of Ngaio Marsh. Featuring scenes from Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and a presentation from Marsh expert Joanne Drayton.
An event so nice we're doing it twice, this Friday we're having a start of semester play reading/potluck. With 20 odd roles there is something for everyone so bring a dish, friends and something to drink and join us for a night of frivolity and merry making.
Welcome to DramaSoc’s double bill of 5 Lesbian’s Eating a Quiche, and the Irish Curse. The former about a woman’s groups with and obsession for eggs and the latter a look into a support group for men with a ‘little’ problem
Whether you're a theatre veteran who could learn a script with your eyes closed, or a brand new, bushy-tailed performer who wants to give it a go, this is the event for you.
Building a proposal? Want to be on a proposal? Or just want free tea and coffee?
Then the 2019 1st Major Show Proposal Meetup is for you!
The AGM is the most important event of the year, giving you the opportunity to be filled in on what has been happening throughout the year and the financial situation of the club, to have your say regarding changes to the constitution, and to run for Committee positions in 2019.
Refreshments will be provided.
by Oscar Wilde
When Algernon discovers that his friend, Ernest, has created a fictional brother for whenever he needs a reason to escape dull country life, Algernon poses as the brother, resulting in ever-increasing confusion.
DramaSoc's very own play competition that gives you 24 hours to write, workshop, learn and perfect an original piece of theatre before putting it on stage is back! Whether you're a theatre veteran who could learn a script with your eyes closed, or a brand new, bushy-tailed performer who wants to give it a go, this is the event for you.
We are excited to announce our second major show for 2018: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Auditions will be this coming weekend from 20th to 22nd of July, book yours now by emailing producer@dramasoc.org.nz!
Are you looking for an opportunity to demo your premier audition monologue, to put the 'God' in 'The Godfather', to thoroughly slaughter some Monty Python, or to escape from study for a couple hours? Then you're in the right place.
We're having coffee! If you're interested in proposing a show to us or are interested in being involved in a production team in any way then come along and have a chat to us about it!
3SOME is returning from the dark ages of 2015, this time bringing with it some cheeky 4PLAY from our talented performers over at Say What!
Musoc, Tunesoc, CUDJ and DramaSoc invite you to the official Arts Clubs BBQ for 2018! Indulge in some free snags, great tunes, and some subpar chat for your Thursday arvo. BYO drinks!
Come and audition to be a part of 3SOME 2018, we have three awesome original scripts for people to sink their teeth into. Auditionees will be able to look over the scripts in the audition waiting room and let us know which characters they're interested in.
Moonfleece is an intense and thrilling exploration of memory and identity, with themes of contemporary resonance such as, suicide, racism, homophobia, populism, and how those in authority can distort truth and history.
Like the V 48-Hour Film Festival... but without the V sponsorship (yet!) and with half the time, it's A Day To Play! The perfect mix of low and high pressure theatre for students of any capability.
n true UC fashion, DramaSoc is kicking of the year with an O-week BBQ. Before we get to the fun part though, we need to elect a final member for our exec (looking at you first years).
Much like Cyclone Gita, we're overstated and surprisingly prepared for Clubs Day. So come on down to sign up, learn about our amazing events, or just have a good-ol' chat.
DramaSoc's latest show is looking for a cast!
"Moonfleece is an intense and thrilling exploration of memory and identity, with themes of contemporary resonance: racism, homophobia, and how those in authority distort both the truth and the past."
Ten guilty strangers are trapped on an island. One by one they are accused of murder; one by one they start to die. But who's the murderer?
