Free Theatre Christchurch is New Zealand’s longest running producer of avant-garde theatre. In the 40+ years since it was established in 1979 Free Theatre has been fulfilling its purpose in the community as a performance laboratory where artists of all types, both emerging and established and from a diversity of backgrounds, collaborate to transform spaces, educate aspiring performers and create innovative, high quality new experiences for our audiences. 

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One of the most inventive and creative arts organisations in the country. This energetic, alternative company deserves to be seen more widely​
Eve de Castro-Robinson

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

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"The Free Theatre is a hugely important company with a long and impressive history." 

Shirley Horrocks, director, Free Theatre: The 37 Year Experiment (2017)