Black Box, Theatre and Venues at Papa Hou

Name: Black Box, Theatre and Venues at Papa Hou
Address: 4 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, 8013, NZ
Telephone: +6433660689

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📍Christchurch, NZ
Papa Hou Black Box Theatre is The Kind Foundation's unique offering for corporate and community arts and events groups.

The Papa Hou Black Box Theatre is the jewel of The Kind Foundation's new facility on Rolleston Ave. This flexible space is ideal for all kinds of performance, including dance, theatre, circus and music – as well as being highly suitable for conferences, functions, weddings, balls etc. This expansive complex comprises of a large 405sqm black box space – featuring 180 movable and retractable seats,

a sprung wooden floor, and full light/sound grid and rig. There is an option of having some of Christchurch’s finest street art on display around the walls, or the ability to fully cover up with black drapery. Also available are three smaller studio spaces, as well as a licensed bar/lounge/foyer area.

05/06/2026

Some excellent shots highlighting the endless limits for our Black Box Theatre

02/06/2026

What’s on in June 🎭

We still have our weekly BNI meetings running every Thursday in our Raupō room.

We also have a very exciting production going ahead this month!

From the 19th - 21st and the 23rd - 27th June we have Beauty and the Beast by NASDA To buy tickets go to the link in our bio 💃

26/05/2026

We worked with the amazing team at to highlight some of our venue spaces available for hire here at Papa Hou ✨

From intimate gatherings to special events, each space offers something special. The team at event professionals will bring your event to life

18/05/2026

What’s on this Month 💡

🔗Every Thursday at 7am, we have BNI (Business Networking International) meetings held in our Raupō room located next to the Atawhai cafe

📝14th May - Ethnic Communities Meeting

🫁 22nd May - CanBreathe Conference

27/04/2026

Throwback to a weekend well hosted 💛

We loved receiving feedback following a successful event at Papa Hou. Thank you Rotary District 999 for trusting and supporting us.

23/04/2026

Grateful for these kind words from Zomo Media 💛
It's always a pleasure working alongside team who value collaboration. We appreciate the trust placed in our team.

02/04/2026

We're incredibly grateful to Collaborative Aotearoa for taking the time to share these kind words following their 2026 conference at Black Box Theatre and Venues at Papa Hou. Creating environments where people feel welcomed, supported, and confident to do their best work is at the heart of what we do. This feedback truly means a lot to our team.

31/03/2026

🌼 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 & 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐮 🌼

🔁 Every Thursday (Weekly, Year‑Round) - 7AM
💼 BNI Avenues, Christchurch, NZ – Weekly Chapter Meetings
Held in the Raupō Room at Papa Hou, BNI Avenues brings local businesses together to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside one another in a supportive and values‑driven environment.
🔗 https://canterbury.bni.co.nz/avenues/en-NZ/index

🎭 6–8 April — Young Stars Christchurch | Musical Theatre Workshops
🎤 Singing 💃 Dancing 🎭 Acting ✨ Real performance experience + showcase on 8 April
Delivered by Creative Stageworks. Young Stars’ Musical Theatre Autumn Tour arrives in Christchurch, giving young performers the chance to build confidence, creativity, and stage experience.
⚡ Limited spaces available
📝 Register: https://forms.gle/ZuX3yDNVaeMVDZ3N7
🎟 Showcase tickets: https://www.creativestageworks.co.nz/event-details/young-stars-christchurch-showcase

👑 16–19 April — Anastasia: The Musical – Youth Edition
📍Black Box Theatre
Presented by Ovation Theatre, this beloved musical is brought to life by talented young performers in a production full of heart, adventure, and stunning music.
🎟 Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/anastasia-youth-edition

🚀 22–23 April — New Enterprise Workshops
📍Meeting Room 1 - Level 2 - Papa Hou
Delivered by our 4C Centre in collaboration with The King's Trust, these workshops support aspiring young people to develop business ideas, skills, and confidence for the next step forward.
🔗 https://thekindfoundation.org.nz/what-we-offer/new-enterprise-workshop/

🎤 26 April — The Odd Friends Gallery: Wangzi Comedy Show
📍Black Box Theatre
An evening of sharp wit and laughter as Wangzi takes the stage. Show is in Mandarin language, with English subtitle.
🎟 Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/the-odd-friends-gallery-wang-zi-comedy-show/christchurch

💻 30 April — Ōtautahi Christchurch | NZEUG Regional User Conference 2026
📍Black Box Theatre
The New Zealand ESRI User Group is bringing the ESRI Regional User Conference to Ōtautahi Christchurch on the 30th of April 2026.
🎟 Register: https://events.humanitix.com/otautahi-christchurch-nzeug-regional-user-conference-2026

24/03/2026

We are so excited to announce this incredible creative team for the TheatreWise season of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!! 🐝✨

🗓️6th - 9th August 2026
📍Papa Hou Black Box Theatre

👀Audition and Mentorship Programme info coming soon, so keep an eye on the TheatreWise socials!

19/03/2026

Join us for an extraordinary evening of Indian Classical Dance at our 17th Annual Bharatanatyam Dance Performance!

Address

4 Rolleston Avenue
Christchurch
8013

Telephone

+6433660689

Website

https://linktr.ee/blackbox.papahou, https://thekindfoundation.org.nz/our-places/black-box-theatre-papa-hou/, https://eve

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