January: 20th - 30th

2:15pm & 9:30pm

World Buskers Festival
'Clockwork Carniville'

Come to Carniville.
Steampunk inspired multidimensional marvel brought to you by local 'Loonatics' The Twisty Twinz, Pascal Ackermann, Sophie Ewert, Skye Broberg and David Ladderman. These buskers, circus professionals and thespians combine talents to bring you twisted feats of acrobatic daring, skill and pure entertainment. Spend some time in Carniville and see the 'multi-rig' that will provide simultaneous aerial spectacles. In the true tradition of Carniville, the night show will provide a fiery finish. Carniville is waiting for you. Tick Tock...

where: At Hagley Park (CPIT Aerial Stage)

when: 2:15 & 9:30pm everyday, except 30.1 at 2:15 only

more info: www.loonstheatre.com
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February: 2nd- 5th

Buskerburgoo - The Nelson Buskers' and Street Theatre Series

Buskers On The Streets, Crazy circus, wacky comedy and hilarious jokes. The champions of the busking kingdom emerge from the streets, squares and hidden corners of the world for Buskerburgoo, the Nelson Buskers and Street Theatre Series. They’ll make you laugh and cry, moan and cheer but more than anything they’ll entertain you. This is your chance to see the world’s best, right here on the streets of Nelson. Remember to bring cash for the buskers.

when:
Thursday 2 Feb
Friday 3 Feb, 11am-2.30pm
Saturday 4 Feb, 10.30-2pm

where: Top of Trafalgar street Nelson

more info:
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February: 4th + 5th

Buskerburgoo - The Nelson Buskers' and Street Theatre Series

Night time shows:
a). Buskers On Stage -
When: sat4th and sun5th 6pm
where: Trafalgar Street Church Steps
Two stunning outdoor evening shows for everyone!!
Bring the family and all your friends for a night of hilarity. You’ll want cushions, low chairs and cash to reward these zany hard-working buskers who live to entertain you. Eat out at food stalls or bring a picnic.
b). When Buskers Go Bad -

when: Thursday 2 Feb, 8pm & Friday 3 Feb, 8.30pm

where: The Boathouse Nelson

more info and bookings:The buskers are going bad, oh so bad. Come and join them for this ‘no holds barred’ adults only side-splitting cabaret. Wear thick pants and remember what they say: ‘Content may offend, if you’re lucky.’

Cost: $30 pre sale $35 at the door.
Tickets on sale at Everyman, 249 Hardy Street, ph 03 548 3083 or www.everyman.co.nz
Booking fees apply.
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February: 10th + 11th 15th - 18th

8pm

HANUSSEN - THE PALACE OF BURLESQUE
The Loons Circus Theatre Company Present their new show "Hanussen the Palace of Burlesque" (previously called ‘Berlin Burlesque’)

when: show 8pm

where: Theatre Royal 78 Rutherford Street Nelson

Bookings: Theatre Royal Box Office- 03 548 3840 or TicketDirect 0800 224 224 (toll free) ticketdirect

more info:
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