New London Architecture

The Court Theatre

Built

A world-class, sustainable theatre, The Court is a fully integrated production house with a 379-seat main playhouse, a 130–150-seat studio theatre, workshops, and in-house creative facilities.

A world-class, sustainable theatre, The Court is a fully integrated production house with a 379-seat main playhouse, a 130–150-seat studio theatre, workshops, and in-house creative facilities. Purpose-built for creativity and collaboration, it unites performance, production, and community within a single space. Designed with openness and sustainability at its core, The Court celebrates the craft of theatre-making while standing as a cultural landmark and a powerful symbol of regeneration in Christchurch’s vibrant, revitalised arts precinct.


Project information

Status

Built

Borough

* N/A Outside of London

Size

3700 sq m

Completion

April 2025


Location

FQ4V+H7 Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand


Team Credits

Architect

Haworth Tompkins

Architect

Athfield Architects

Client

Christchurch City Council / The Court Theatre


Last updated on

13/11/2025


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