New Zealand’s longest-running improvised comedy show sees The Court Jesters turning wild audience suggestions into hilarious comedy art. courttheatre.org.nz

Celebrating the work of artist Maureen Lander, this exhibition features String Games, commissioned for the opening of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in 1998, and Wai o te Marama, a new addition to the gallery’s collection. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

Mark Hadlow and Lara Macgregor are the titular Mr and Mrs in this mix of farce, comedy and conflict set backstage on opening night of a production of the Scottish play.

This production of the classic ballet honours the legacy of Christchurch’s own star dancer and choreographer, Russell Kerr.