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Dinner and a Show? Here are our Picks on Where to Dine and be Entertained in Christchurch

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Story Christchurch & Canterbury
Make a night out in Christchurch Ōtautahi with our roundup of the best places to enjoy dinner and a show.

Dead Video

Dead Video sign.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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If you’re wondering — did streaming kill the video star? — the answer is not quite, thanks to neat people like Evan at Dead Video.

The Court Theatre
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There is something for everyone at The Court with shows ranging from comedy to musical, mystery to children’s theatre, improv to Māori and Pasifika plays.

The Arts Centre

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Place Christchurch & Canterbury Editor's Pick
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A much-loved heritage hub for all things creative and cultural, Christchurch’s Arts Centre is a real jewel in the city’s crown.

The Tannery

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Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Prepared to be wowed by the sophisticated one-stop-shop that is The Tannery.