Haworth Tompkins design theatre in New Zealand 07.12.20

Haworth Tompkins has completed the concept design for a new theatre in Christchurch, New Zealand. The project, for The Court Theatre and Christchurch City Council includes a 360-seat main playhouse auditorium, a 130-seat studio space and front-of-house facilities. All aspects of a working theatre, including set-building, costume-making and rehearsals, will be based on site, with plans to make these activities visible to the public. The design thus far has been in collaboration with New Zealand based Athfield Architects who will also be leading on the next stage. Construction is expected to begin in early 2022 and the theatre is due to open in late 2023.

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