Riverlea Theatre is solely operated by members of the Hamilton and wider Waikato theatre community.
Our members work for our members, ensuring we have a safe and educational theatre space.
We need your help to keep our theatre going. Without our donors and our audiences we cannot maintain our operations.
please help us
Every week Riverlea Theatre buzzes with life, from children in Stagecraft classes and teenagers rehearsing to adults building sets, rigging lights and preparing shows. Audiences are transported from West Side Story to The Vicar of Dibley, while our community finds creativity, confidence and connection.
We are proud to be a friendly, welcoming theatre, but our ageing building now needs major renovation to remain safe, comfortable and fit for the future. We are asking our community to support this next chapter, just as you did when we purchased the land in 2015. Even a small regular donation can make a big difference. If not monetary, please consider donating your time to us.
