Community theatre comeback: Sold out shows and full 2021 calendars
20 Jan, 2021 11:00 PM
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Rotorua Musical Theatre s Aotearoa, a New Zealand Rock Musical was staged November last year. Photo / Willi Werner
Rotorua Musical Theatre s Aotearoa, a New Zealand Rock Musical was staged November last year. Photo / Willi Werner
Sold-out shows and surges in new memberships have seen community theatre make a huge comeback after Covid-19. The lockdown meant shows across the Bay of Plenty were cancelled, moved, postponed - some even four times over - and it left not-for-profit theatres financially vulnerable.
Now, theatres are seeing full houses and increasing interest from new members as they get back on their feet and plan for a new 2021 show calendar.
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