Free Theatre Christchurch is New Zealand's longest running producer of avant-garde theatre, in 2019 we turned 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.
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“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”.
- Gretchen La Roche, CEO of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
- Gretchen La Roche, CEO of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Workshops and Education
"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
- 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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