Would you like to impress your guests and clients at the beautifully restored Theatre Royal? We are proud to offer you a fully restored heritage theatre with 21st century staging and front of house – back stage facilities.
The Theatre Royal offers unique, character spaces for all events including, corporate cocktail parties, private gatherings, fundraising events, seminars and product launches. Our friendly staff will meet your presentation needs and ensure your event is both memorable and enjoyable.
Events can be connected to our ongoing theatre programme or tailored, one-off, events specifically for your group or organization.
In conjunction with our catering partners, food and beverage is made easy.

Conferences
Conferences within theatres utilising the non performance time provides something truly unique for your conference or meeting.
The Theatre Royal, like many theatres around the country is available during 'Dark' periods when the theatre has no running performance or days on which productions do not run. In general there is daytime availability and usually at least one day a week for evening/late events (usually Monday). You may have an opportunity to present your conference on a very exciting set which will add just the right amount of drama!
By working around productions we can offer fantastic surroundings that are truly 'out of the box'.
Naturally there is specialist lighting and sound available and this can be supplemented for your conference, together with the availability of fine catering and of course the option to include a show in the evening!
We can also help with Hotel Accommodation, Guest Speakers and a full suite of Technical Services.
The Theatre Royal Nelson seating capacity is 342 which includes 1 wheelchair position in the front row.
Parties & Events
Whether you are a private individual or company, we ensure your event will be just that, your event.
We take can care of everything. We will work closely with you on every aspect and unobtrusively manage the success of your event.
Perhaps a wedding or personal party? If you’ve got the occasion we can help you make it truly memorable or just make it happen– we have the ideas, the people and the skills to put it all together.
Theatre Hospitality Packages
Hospitality Packages for a minimum of four people can include:
Welcome Glass of Sparkling wine on arrival
Theatre Bar serving Wine, Beer and soft drinks
Canapés served pre/post show and/or during the interval

Catering
The Theatre Royal offers an array of options from our catering partners. Menus can be tailor-made to suit your event. Please note that menus are seasonal and may change.
Equipment Hire
We can help you to create a memorable event by assisting you with your lighting, sound and staging needs. All equipment hire and event staging requirements will be quoted to include staffing charges and consumables.
More information
For more information and any Corporate hosting enquiries, please email
manager@theatreroyalnelson.co.nz