MTNZ Big Theatre Open Weekend

MTNZ Big Theatre Open Weekend

 

What is the MTNZ Big Theatre Open Weekend?

The Big Theatre Open Weekend initiative was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, as MTNZ looked for ways to support reconnection, re-engagement with communities, and kick-start community theatre again. 

This national weekend sees theatre groups through ut Aotearoa New Zealand inviting local communities INTO their theatre spaces - just to connect and get involved.

As a national organisation MTNZ promotes the weekend across the wider national theatre community - while local promotion and invitations from participating members canvases the local groups. 

So whether it be an open rehearsal, or a tour back stage and through wardrobe, or an afternoon tea, or a hair / make-up tutorial; we encourage you to get involved and throw open your doors during Big Theatre Open Weekend 2025. Because....sometimes all your next 'volunteer' may need is the invite.