Our Societies
We pride ourselves on being the home to Hamilton Musical Theatre, Hamilton Playbox, and Stagecraft.
Hamilton Musical Theatre (formerly Musikmakers) have been creating quality musical theatre in Hamilton for over 50 years...
Hamilton Playbox are one of the Waikato's oldest repertory societies having been established in 1933 by Walter Russell-Wood...
Stagecraft is our set of drama and musical theatre classes run in Terms 1 - 3 each year, facilitated by experts from the community...

Getting ahead of the game
Community theatre is the best training ground for aspiring theatre makers and artists.
Cool people you might know who have graced the Riverlea Theatre stage:
- Kimbra (Singer/Performer)
- Te Radar (Comedian/Actor)
- Jordan Mooney (Actor)
- Dane Moeke (Singer)
Riverlea Theatre Board Executive
The Riverlea Theatre Board is made up of volunteers from both, the theatre and wider community, as well as each of the resident societies.
The Board meets bi-monthly to discuss matters regarding the venue, and ongoing fundraising ventures for the theatre's upgrade.

Co-Chairperson
Jenni Murphy-Scanlon

Co-Chairperson
Lee Owens

Secretary
Mark Perry

Treasurer
Guy Domett