Whakatū's most technically equipped theatrical venue
Beyond our beautifully restored heritage facade and the Victorian auditorium is a 21st century back of house facility boasting a modern counterweight fly-tower, superb sound, lighting, and data systems; a fully masked stage, orchestra pit, scene dock; dressing rooms, and rehearsal space.
Professional Support
Our technicians are industry professionals dedicated to supporting venue hirers with guidance and services from design to execution.
Technical Specifications
This comprehensive document outlines our venue's technical systems, equipment stock, standard configurations and critical dimensions.
Check out our resource section, which contains details, plans, guides & templates for our various technical facilities, community crew roles & responsibilities, pre-production planning, and Health and Safety.
Whether you are committed to your season or still considering your options, we're always happy to discuss your production requirements and how our facility can service those needs.
The Theatre Royal Crew Training Courses build and maintain the necessary skillsets for members of our community to be hands-on backstage, in the roles of technicians or fly-tower operators.
We run courses twice annually, onstage and after-work
