War Memorial Theatre fees and charges

The War Memorial Theatre seats 440 in total with 180 in the circle and 260 in the stalls. This is a fully equipped small theatre with dressing rooms, properly equipped with lights and mirrors, toilet and kitchen facilities.  For more information on what's available at the theatre.

All fees and charges are GST inclusive.

Professional touring groups and artists - shows only

The front-of-house manager, booking office cashier/programme seller, front-of-house staff and the safety officer will be staffed by the theatre unless prior arrangements have been made with the theatre manager.  Please note that although the theatre is the employer, the hirer is liable for all wages and incidentals costs associated with the appropriate staffing of the theatre.

Rehearsals, set-up and pack-out

*The hirer may book the theatre for rehearsals, without an audience, on arrangement with the theatre manager. These days must be booked at the same time the dates for the performances are booked. A charge for power and heating will apply.

Local amateur arts and theatrical groups - shows only

This category includes local organisations, professional artists sponsored by local organisations, local amateur incorporated society or IRD registered charity and schools and others. ("others" defined as a group of users who do not meet the criteria for the 'charity rate')

Rehearsals, set-up and pack-out

*The hirer may book the theatre for rehearsals, without an audience, on arrangement with the theatre manager.  The rehearsal days must be booked at the same time the dates for the performances are booked.  Power and heating charges will apply.

Conferences, seminars, meetings, prize-givings 

Where no charge is made for admission.
Professional or commercial - including government agencies

Community voluntary organisations - conferences, seminars, meetings

Charity rate 

To qualify for the charity rate, organisations must first apply in writing to the theatre manager for the discounted rate.  Your application for the charity rate must be received 30 days before the date required.  Email the theatre manager.

Rehearsals, set-up and pack-out

*The hirer may book the theatre for rehearsals, without an audience, on arrangement with the theatre manager.  The rehearsal days must be booked at the same time the dates for the performances are booked.  Power and heating charges will apply.

Additional information and charges

Tickets

Gisborne Theatres (Gisborne District Council) are a TicketDirect agency and provide tickets for all performances and events.  Your event or performance at the War Memorial Theatre must use the Gisborne District Council TicketDirect booking system, unless otherwise negotiated.

Security

It should be noted that the stage access door, back theatre doors and back stage security are the sole responsibility of the hirer from pack-in to pack-out of the venue.  The hirer can request the theatre manager to provide security staff at a cost to the hirer.

Deposit required on all bookings

A security deposit is required for all bookings and is to be paid within 60 days prior to the first date booked for hire. Bookings become confirmed on receipt of the payment. The deposit may be refunded if the booking is cancelled more than 35 days before the first performance date.

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