Recent Updates

The Earthquakes of 4th September 2010 and 22nd February and 13th June 2011 caused widespread damage to the city of Christchurch and presented the whole Canterbury region of New Zealand with challenges that none of us were prepared for and very few of us were qualified to manage, but we are learning to do so as we work through some of the worst devastation that our country has ever experienced.

The Board and Management of Christchurch’s of the theatre have been pleased to be able to confirm that based on structural engineer’s assessments of the venue, the ‘Grand Old Lady’ of New Zealand Theatre will survive beyond 2011 to once again be the Premier venue for the theatrical arts industry in Christchurch’s rebuilt City Centre.

However, management also confirmed that the Theatre will be closed for all events until January 2013 at this stage while remedial work is planned and undertaken.

Royal Friends members and the public have been kept informed about the theatre with regular updates. Read more...