Theatres

Professional theatres in Wellington.
 
     
     
 
  Circa

Circa's New Zealand-wide reputation for excellence is built on over 30 years of professional experience. Champions of quality playwriting and performance since 1976, home and host to New Zealand's most influential theatre-makers, Circa continues to lead New Zealand theatre into the 21st Century.
 
     
     
 
  Downstage

Downstage is New Zealand's longest running professional theatre. An intimate theatre which seats approximately 250 people, it is situated centrally in Courtenay Place, Wellington - New Zealand's capital city and cultural hub.
 
     
     
 
  BATS

BATS Theatre is an intimate theatre in downtown Wellington. We are committed to bringing you a range of exciting works and are proud to be supporters of burgeoning New Zealand talent.
 
     
     
 
  Taki Rua

For 27 years Taki Rua has been an arts industry leader – a creative rule breaker, unpredictable and unconventional, challenging and evolving the definition of Māori theatre. We exist to connect our heritage, past and present and ensure the foundation for Māori voices to be heard worldwide.
 
     
     
 
  Capital E National Theatre for Children

Capital E is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation based in the cultural capital of Wellington, whose focus is children and their creativity. This is the only facility in New Zealand that gives children access to a wide range of creative technology, live performance and events, attracting up to 200,000 visitors each year.