The Court Theatre: Return to Centre Stage

In a state of the art, purpose-designed building, the Christchurch Court Theatre has returned to the heart of the city.

Participants thanks:
Matthew Duffy
Ross Gumbley
Ben O’Brien-Limmer
Matthew Webby
Charles Collins
Alison Walls
Jorja Baylee
Tim Bain
Geoff Nunn

Thanks to:
Court Theatre’s staff and youth companies
Athfield Architects

Archive footage provided by
Frank Film

Director, Producer and Camera: Gerard Smyth
Second Camera: Antony Miller
Line Producers: Kirsty Cooper & Antony Miller
Editor: Tracey Jury
Colour & Online: Mike Kelland
Audio Post: Chris Sinclair
Social Media Coordinator: Grazel Gueco
Written article by Eva Kershaw

Funded by NZ On Air

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