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The Isaac Theatre Royal is an independent theatre, managed by a charitable foundation on behalf of the people of Canterbury. As a charitable foundation, the Isaac Theatre Royal relies on the events we host and the kind donations we receive to continue to keep our doors open, hearts filled, and audiences engaged.

Theatres and their events are important to the liveability of their cities and the quality of life of their communities. The Isaac Theatre Royal supports community resilience through innovation, imagination and making events happen. We have reimagined venue spaces, created events and developed opportunities for artists and arts practitioners.

The Isaac Theatre Royal is developing opportunities to connect, tell our stories, challenge what is possible and provide opportunities in education, performance, reflection, joy and wonderment. We are transitioning from simply a ‘theatre for hire’ to a leader in the arts and live events – developing, facilitating and curating important creative content and events.

At 110,000 visitors per year. The Isaac Theatre Royal creates over 5,000 jobs and injects over $7 million into the local economy per year.

Supporting community resilience requires on-going support, sponsorship and funding.

There are a number of ways companies, organisations and individuals can support the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Your sponsorship helps the Isaac Theatre Royal continue to  create unforgettable experiences that  helps community resilience.

Through the generosity and partnership of our sponsors, the Isaac Theatre Royal is able to continue to host important theatrical productions. Develop community programs that provide theatre and opportunities to the next generation of theatregoers throughout Canterbury. Funding and sponsorship supports local arts organisations by enabling the Isaac Theatre Royal to reduce hiring costs for community organisations, which provides greater access to arts opportunities to our community..

Join the growing network of sponsors. Sponsorships can be customised to suit your  bespoke purpose. We strive to ensure sponsorship packages  create value for our sponsors  and support your business needs.

The Isaac Theatre Royal can offer the following Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Naming rights opportunities in the venue
  • Principal, Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsorships,
  • Presenting Partner Sponsorships for seasons or individual events
  • Exclusive use of the theatre’s function spaces
  • Complimentary tickets to shows
  • Exclusive (invite only) functions at the theatre
  • Networking opportunities
  • Acknowledgement on our website
  • Special feature on the theatre’s sponsors plaque

To discuss sponsorship or for more information, please contact :

Finance Manager
Lianne Hawthorne
[email protected]

Individuals can support the theatre 

The Isaac Theatre Royal can offer the following Sponsorship Opportunities :

  • Name in Lights
  • Name A Seat
  • Naming rights opportunities in the venue
  • Principal, Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsorships
  • Presenting Partner Sponsorships for seasons or individual events
  • Exclusive use of the theatre’s function spaces
  • Complimentary tickets to shows
  • Exclusive (invite only) functions at the theatre
  • Acknowledgement on our website
  • Special feature on the theatre’s sponsors plaque

To discuss sponsorship or for more information, please contact:

Finance Manager
Lianne Hawthorne
[email protected]

The Isaac Theatre Royal’s ‘NAME A SEAT’ is a unique way to honour someone special or to give your business recognition. Your donation will help preserve the most spectacular and beautiful theatre in Australasia. By naming a seat you will leave a legacy and become a part of the Isaac Theatre Royal’s history. The seats are renewed every five years.

In recognition of your donation, an engraved brass plaque will be placed on the back of your seat(s). You will receive a presentation certificate confirming your seat location and who it is for with your dedicated inscription.

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This is an opportunity to support the Isaac Theatre Royal and have your personal name or your business acknowledged on our ‘Name in Lights’ wall, in gold or silver, on the frieze encircling the Ravenscar Lounge.

As a Name in Lights sponsor your name(s) will be inscribed in gold or silver lettering for 15 years.

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The Isaac Theatre Royal stands as a monument to everything that is good in our community. Signing up to one of our exclusive memberships supports the theatre and enables you to be a part of the story of one of Australasia’s most spectacular and prestigious theatres.

We offer three types of memberships: Club 145, Priority and Supporting Cast, each offering exclusive offers and benefits.

Read more and join today.

 

You can make an online donation to the Isaac Theatre Royal (credit/debit card, online banking).

Or contact Lianne Hawthorne at [email protected] or 03 366 6326 to arrange an alternative method of payment. All donations are gratefully received.

Please note, individuals in New Zealand can claim a donation tax credit for donations over $5.

Thank you for supporting the Isaac Theatre Royal and the arts in New Zealand.

Telephone: +64-3-366 6326

Email: [email protected]

Street Address:
145 Gloucester Street
Christchurch
New Zealand

The ITR onsite Ticketek box office is open Tuesday – Friday from 10.00am – 5.00pm.

At other times you can get in touch with the Ticketek team by calling
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2021 MEDIUM VENUE WINNER

FUNDING PARTNERS

GOLD SPONSOR

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SILVER SPONSORS

WINNER: ‘IT’S SHOWTIME’ BEST THEATRE/CINEMA

FUNDING SUPPORTERS
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Kiwi Gamin Foundation logo

NAMING SPONSOR

SUPPORTING PARTNER

DESTINATION SPONSOR

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