Tag: The Isaac Theatre Royal

“Recreating the magic” The Book Telling The Story Of How the Isaac Theatre Royal Was Saved, Strengthened, Restored … Is Out!

RecreatingthemagicCover1Recreating the Magic: The rebirth of a Christchurch Theatre

Written by Dr Anna Crighton, Liz Grant and Dr Ian Lochhead.

"The story of the restoration and reconstruction of the theatre from the brink of collapse as a result of earthquake damage in 2011 to its triumphant reopening in November 2014, is as dramatic as any production that has taken place on the theatre’s stage. The combined skills of architects and engineers, conservators and craftspeople and an army of construction workers have returned an Edwardian theatrical jewel to its former glory while enhancing the experience of audiences and performers alike."

You can purchase a copy at the following link:
http://isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/product/recreating-the-magic-book-3/

 

ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL TO HOST FIRST PUBLIC OPEN DAY ON SUNDAY 8th MARCH

ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL TO HOST FIRST PUBLIC OPEN DAY ON SUNDAY 8th MARCH

Four months after reopening her doors for performances and events and over four years since the closure of the most famous heritage theatre in the city, during which a $40 million rebuild and restoration was undertaken following the 2011 earthquakes, the Isaac Theatre Royal will finally hold its first public Open Day on Sunday 8th March between 1.00 – 4.00pm. (more…)

Isaac Theatre Royal Re-Opens : Media Coverage

"Isaac Theatre Royal takes centre-stage" The Press (18/11/2014):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/art-and-stage/63292592/Isaac-Theatre-Royal-takes-centre-stage

"Isaac Theatre Royal opens today" The Press (17/11/2014):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/63262578/Isaac-Theatre-Royal-opens-today

"Frantic final touches on Isaac Theatre Royal" The Press (12/11/2014):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/art-and-stage/theatre/63128592/Frantic-final-touches-on-Isaac-Theatre-Royal

Isaac Theatre Royal: link to the web site:
http://www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/
News Coverage Links at Theatre Royal site:
http://www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/theatre-info/latest-news/

Isaac Theatre Royal: Images Of The Rebuild/Restoration

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Gilding progress inside the Dome (Image sourced Isaac Theatre Royal website)

The Isaac Theatre Royal website regularly posts images of the rebuild/restoration:
http://www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/TheatreHistory/EarthquakeUpdates/PhotosRebuild/

You can read the latest Project Update report at the following link: http://www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/TheatreHistory/EarthquakeUpdates/ITR%20Project%20Update%20-Latest.pdf

Isaac Theatre Royal- April (2014) Newsletter- The Facade And The Dome

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Isaac Theatre Royal Facade Restoration (Image sourced ITR Newsletter)

The Isaac Theatre Royal Chief Exec  Neil Cox has generously allowed us to print the following extracts of the ITR Newsletter.

Our Façade

Behind the green netting on Gloucester Street the Façade’s original bare-brick colours have been revealed for the first time since the early 1920’s. (more…)

Isaac Theatre Royal Update (May 2013) – The Highlights!

ITR Facade Design 2013Isaac Theatre Royal Chief Executive Neil Cox has generously provided us with the text of "THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL PROJECT UPDATE - MAY 2013".

THE THEATRE ROYAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF RAISING THE ADDITIONAL $8 MILLION REQUIRED TO FULLY COMPLETE THE REBUILD PROGRAMME TO REOPEN IN JUNE 2014.

YOUR SUPPORT TO HELP US ACHIEVE THIS GOAL IS APPRECIATED. (more…)