Isaac Theatre Royal

THE ROAD TO RECOVERY IS UNDERWAY – COMPLETION TARGET DATE EARLY 2013
The Earthquakes of 4th September 2010, 22nd February, 13th June and 23rd Dec ember 2011 caused widespread damage to our Theatre and to the city of Christchurch and presented the whole Canterbury region of New Zealand with challenges that very few of us were qualified to manage, but we are continuing to work through the rebuild process amongst some of the worst devastation that our country has ever experienced.

The current timeline for the program of repair, restoration and enhancement work required to bring the Isaac Theatre Royal back to full recovery is estimated to be completed in early 2013.

The Theatre sustained extensive interior and exterior damage from the earthquakes. On the positive side however, we will also be using the downtime to upgrade certain areas of the premises both for necessary technical enhancement and public access/exit redesign, as well as increasing foyer space and function areas on each level. The Dress Circle and top level Gallery will be completely re-fitted and the Theatre’s Heritage façade will be completely re-strengthened and then restored to its original 1908 appearance. Once restored the Theatre will be the safest and strongest Heritage public entertainment venue in New Zealand.

So unfortunately our Grand Old Lady will undergo an extensive recuperation period and although most vital repairs are covered by our comprehensive insurance policy, some specific FUNDRAISING will be required to potentially re-strengthen and upgrade/enhance certain areas of the building to achieve Isaac Theatre Royal’s complete restoration and revival.

We WILL see you back in supreme style one day in the not too distant future at the restored and historic ITR.