Free Theatre Christchurch is New Zealand's longest running producer of avant-garde theatre, this year we turn 40! A multi award-winning company, we serve as a creative laboratory where artists of all types collaborate to transform spaces, nurture aspiring performers and create innovative, high quality new experiences for our audiences.

“The Free Theatre hold a particularly important place in the arts landscape of Christchurch, frequently acting as the collaborative glue between a wide range of artists and arts organisations. They skillfully bring together a wide range of performers and artists to create what is often the most compelling and thought provoking work available on a regular basis to Christchurch audiences”. 
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- Gretchen La Roche, CEO of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra 

What's On

Ubu Nights

The Theatrical Panopticon

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Workshops and Education

Holiday Programmes

Adult Workshops

Workshops in Schools

"Regardless of architecture and urban planning and infrastructure, a city requires energy of thought to prosper, and I can think of no better example than Free Theatre to contribute voltage."

- Gary Franklin, Board Member, Life in Vacant Spaces Charitable Trust

Free Theatre Incorporated is registered with the Charities Commission and holds official Donee status. 

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