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May 31 June 1 - 9 Theatre Royal Gala Opening Celebration

In the 1800s Nelsonians packed the Theatre Royal to see acrobats, theatre and opera and now the historic theatre is all set to go again, this time with an opening concert by Fat Freddy's Drop. The theatre has seen times change and suffered mixed fortunes, finally closing almost ten years ago. Now, after a massive refurbishment of the auditorium and rebuild of the backstage and balcony, the Theatre Royal has a Gala Opening Celebration. A fortnight of performance treats is planned, featuring Fat Freddy's Drop for the contemporary rock audience, Circus of Horrors for the late night cabaret crowd, hot young Irish band Beoga for Celtic music fans, top New Zealand work Tama Ma for those who love dance,

a jazz concert, a few other treats and the Gala Variety Concert that kicks the whole thing off. Nelson in June - sunny days (after frosty mornings), the calm waters of Tasman Bay the shopping is good, the seafood is fresh and goes very nicely with the local Rieslings. What's not to like? Psst......has the Theatre Royal ghost survived the builders? Sit in row M if you dare, and see if a chill descends...
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