Foxton Little Theatre

The Foxton Little Theatre is a not-for profit organisation that produces live theatre for Foxton and the surrounding communities. As a community based theatre organisation, we produce three to four productions a season, where all members of the public are encouraged to participate and audition. As a non-for profit organisation, we rely greatly on the support of our private and corporate membership to assist with all areas of the production.

There are four levels of membership open to the community: Family memberships for those living under one address; Single memberships for individuals; Student memberships for local primary and secondary aged students; and Corporate memberships for local business.

For more information, please contact Carl Terry, the President of the Foxton Little Theatre.

Cast Photo of Laranch, Foxton Little Theatre 2007

The Foxton Little Theatre is made up of an Executive and Committee members that form specific committees for various projects and productions. The Executive and Committee members are nominated at the AGM held each March at the theatre. The results of the March 2009 AGM are as follows:

• President: Carl Terry
• Vice Presidents: Fay Teal and Colleen O'Leary
• Secretary: Carolyn Allen
• Treasurer: Ridley Stockwell

• Committee Members: Nathan Webb; Lizz Reid; Scott McGhie; Lillian Giles; Warwick Marshall; Stephanie Thomas; Gay Anstis; Bert Meinders; Christine Hoggart and Marie Fearson.

The Foxton Little Theatre is the oldest building still in use in Foxton. It was built in 1867 by George Nye as the Presbyterian Church. The first minister was Rev. James Duncan who had originally worked as a missionary to the Maori at Te Marie and Te Awahou. In 1861 he was inducted as minister to the European settlers and remained as Presbyterian minister until 1897.

In 1970, the Union of the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations meant the church was no longer needed and was eventually sold to the Little Theatre. To learn more about the township of Foxton, please visit http://www.foxton.org.nz/  

         The Foxton Little Theatre, 2008                                   The Foxton Little Theatre, circa 1890