Watch past performances of Crash Bash, from 2016 to now.

The Christchurch City Council put on the 2025 Crash Bash performance called “Know the Limits” to high schools in greater Christchurch during February and March 2025. The Court Theatre produced and toured the performance to more than 3,800 secondary school students in years 11 to 13.

The theme for Know the Limits focused on cell phone use while driving, drink driving and knowing the rules for different types of driver licences. 

This road safety education is proudly supported by Christchurch City Council, The Court Theatre, NZTA Waka Kotahi and NZ Police. 

The 2024 performance Bad Habits toured high schools in the Canterbury region during February and March 2024. The Court Theatre produced and toured the performance to more than 4,000 secondary school students in years 11 to 13.

The theme for Bad Habits focused on being aware of distractions on the road and not developing habits that can be dangerous, including mobile phone use, cutting corners and navigating intersections.

The 2023 performance ‘Open Roads’ was toured to schools in greater Christchurch over February and March 2023.

The Court Theatre produced and toured this performance to more than 8,000 secondary school students in years 11 to 13 on behalf of Christchurch City Council and Police.

The theme of 'Open Roads’ focused on being aware and observant of the different surroundings and driving behaviours on the open road, including signage, motorway driving and overtaking.

The Court Theatre produced and toured this performance to more than 10,000 secondary school students in years 10 to 13.

2021's theme 'What if…' conveyed to young drivers the importance of being aware of their surroundings and other road users and distractions – including cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and scooter riders.

2020's Crash Bash show 'What's the Rush' was a fast-moving and interactive stage performance for secondary school students, produced and performed by The Court Theatre.

It used a creative script and video stings to demonstrate three of the key driving risk factors for young drivers:

  • Speed
  • Intersections
  • Seat belts

The key messages of the 2019 'Reaction' tour were, why crashes occur and what driving behaviours can help young drivers avoid crashing. 

The Crash Bash 2017 show challenged local Canterbury students to various driving skills that keep them safe on the road.

The 2016 interactive show theme was 'Speak Up'. The focus was on breach of licence conditions such as seat belts, speed, and distractions from mobile phones and passengers.

Students learnt about what the true costs and consequences are, so they are able to make safe choices for themselves and their mates.

Find out more

To find out more or to make a booking for Crash Bash for high school students, or a Crash Bash and Beyond parent information session, please email schooltravel@ccc.govt.nz.