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FAQs about the Closure of Tim Bray Theatre Company

General questions

When is the last Tim Bray Theatre Company show?
The 20th Anniversary Production of The Santa Claus Show ‘24 will be the last Tim Bray Theatre Company show.

This show runs from 1-22 December at The PumpHouse Theatre (Takapuna).

Tickets are selling fast, so we advise you book quickly: https://timbray.org.nz/the-santa-claus-show-24/

Is the Company in financial trouble?
No, the organisation is closing due to Tim Bray QSM’s ill health.
I am a supplier / contractor. Will my invoices be paid?
Yes.
What other options do I have for my children to experience and/or participate in theatre activities?
Check the Youth Theatre section below.
We are a theatre company or school interested in some props or costumes. Can I have anything?
Contact Alana on alana@timbray.org.nz.
Can I help?
We have financial commitments while we work through closing the company and will be accepting general donations via our website until 31st December 2024.

To donate, go to https://timbrayprodn.infoodle.com/f/DonateForm

For Donors

Can I still donate to Gift a Seat®?
Yes, you can still donate to to Gift a Seat® until 30th November 2024.
What happens to my Gift a Seat® donation?
We will make sure your Gift a Seat® donation is allocated so children can attend The Santa Claus Show ’24.
I am a monthly Gift a Seat® donor – what happens now?
Your last Gift a Seat® donation will come out in November 2024. Then we will cancel all pledges.
What happens to my 'Theatre For All Appeal' donation?
Your Theatre For All Appeal donation has been used to support theatre operational costs in 2024.
Will I still get my annual tax receipt in 2025?
Yes

For Youth Theatre

Will there be youth theatre drama classes in 2025?
No, there will be no further drama classes or holiday programmes.
Where can my child attend drama classes and holiday programmes?
For North Shore weekly drama classes and holiday programmes in 2025, contact current Tim Bray Theatre Company tutor Rachel Constantine at keaperformingarts@gmail.com.

“Rachel has been tutoring drama with us for 10 years and is truly beloved by all the students she has taught. Her classes and holiday programmes are always creative and fun, and her students always grow in confidence under her care. We can highly recommend Kea Performing Arts to any students from ages 5-16yrs with a love of storytelling, performing and creativity.” – Sara Dakin, Tim Bray Youth Theatre Manager

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You could also check out Auckland for Kids: https://www.aucklandforkids.co.nz/dance-drama-music-school-holiday-programmes/

Or try contacting one of the following:

If I have a credit, what happens to it?

We are happy to send you a refund via bank transfer.

For Schools

What is the final date to submit Thank-you letters from education groups that attended Gift a Seat® sponsored shows?
Wednesday 18th December 2024 is the final date to submit Thank- you letters from education groups that attended Mrs Wishy-Washy or The Santa Claus Show ‘24 with sponsored tickets through Gift a Seat®?

Key Contacts

Youth Theatre enquiries:   
youth.theatre@timbray.org.nz  

Donor-related enquiries:  
gail@timbray.org.nz  

Schools/ECEs/Homeschool enquiries:  
education@timbray.org.nz  

Show-related or Marketing enquiries: 
office@timbray.org.nz 

Funder enquiries: 
Admin@timbray.org.nz 

If you would like to email a goodwill message to Tim Bray, QSM:  
info@timbray.org.nz  
Note: Goodwill messages may not receive a response.

Production enquiries: 
alana@timbray.org.nz 

Media enquiries:  
Michelle Lafferty at Elephant Publicity 
michelle@elephantpublicity.co.nz | 027 2956450  

All other enquiries:  
info@timbray.org.nz  

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: CLOSURE OF TIM BRAY THEATRE COMPANY

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