# Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Central City Isaac Theatre Royal is a cinema or theatre at 145 Gloucester Street Central City, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 366 6326]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence theatre/cinema on the council’s register, to 16 Nov 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Manchester St Super Stop, route 1, route 5, route 7) is 182 m away; a cycle lane passes within 77 m; council off-street parking (56 spaces) is 54 m away. The address’s own page keeps 10 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence theatre/cinema on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 145 Gloucester Street Central City _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Cinemas & theatres _(Council licence register)_ - **Phone:** 03 366 6326 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists 032605260_ - **Website:** http://www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** admin@itr.co.nz _(Its own website)_ - **Menu:** https://isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/whats-on-isaac-theatre-royal?hsLang=en-nz _(Its own website)_ - **NZBN:** 9429040349992, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** THEATRE ROYAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 1980-09-15 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Theatre operation - except motion picture theatre _(NZBN register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence theatre/cinema, expires 16 Nov 2027 _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing The Isaac Theatre Royal (built 1906-07) is one of the oldest theatres in Christchurch with 1266 seats over three levels. The building creates a bold architectural display which evokes an impression of Edwardian exuberance and prosperity. The painted interior dome was stored and conserved on site, and was reinstated it into the new theatre building behind the original façade. The theatre has been home to many NZ performing arts companies and hosted everything from wrestling matches, cinema and vaudeville to Shakespeare, ballet and grand opera. Many well-known artists have performed there over time including Louis Armstrong, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Dame Malvina Major. _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC155580:** Water Take/Use, to 9 June 2050, 21 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [145 Gloucester Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/145-gloucester-street), 10 reports on file ## What stood on Gloucester Street [1860, Photograph: Mr Luck's House, Gloucester Street, Christchurch 1860](https://collection.canterburymuseum.com/objects/767639) _From Canterbury Museum. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Fable Christchurch, 2024-06._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/gloucester-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 6,328 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9143049), [163 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/163-armagh-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128193), [147 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/147-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128192), [147 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/147-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128131), [217 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/217-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128122), [178 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/178-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128053), [116 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/116-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128028), [123 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/123-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128015), [129 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127980), [168 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/168-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127954), [277 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/277-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127953), [277 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/277-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127937), Curbside Of Urbanz Backpackers 273 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand ## Getting there - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 182 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 230 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 248 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 77 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Mainland Parking, 54 m (56 spaces, 4 mobility) _(Council parking data)_ - [Gloucester Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/gloucester-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Isaac%20Theatre%20Royal%2C%20145%20Gloucester%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52948311019046,172.63835017848277) ## Nearby - [The Studio Collective](https://www.chch.live/business/the-studio-collective-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 18 m - [Nspyre Red Boutique Hair Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/nspyre-red-boutique-hair-lounge-christchurch-central-city), Business, 19 m - [The Shoe Curator](https://www.chch.live/business/the-shoe-curator-christchurch-central-city), Shoes, 19 m - [Groovy Glasses Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/groovy-glasses-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Opticians, 20 m - [Beadz Unlimited](https://www.chch.live/business/beadz-unlimited-christchurch-central-city), Business, 21 m - [Rowena Watson Designs](https://www.chch.live/business/rowena-watson-designs-christchurch-central-city), Jewellery, 21 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 177 m - [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 181 m - [Godley Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1084-godley-statue-reserve), Botanic, 260 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Turanga Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-56), Library, 117 m ## The nearest other cinemas & theatres - [The Piano](https://www.chch.live/business/the-piano-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 49 m - [The Court Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-court-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 86 m - [Little Andromeda](https://www.chch.live/business/little-andromeda-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 459 m - [Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX)](https://www.chch.live/business/hoyts-cinema-central-entx-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 578 m - [Hoyts Entertainment Exchange](https://www.chch.live/business/hoyts-entertainment-exchange-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 611 m - [Alice Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinema-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 641 m - [Alice Cinematheque](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinematheque-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 658 m - [Lumiere Cinemas](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-cinemas-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 774 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cinema#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Stage Door](https://www.chch.live/business/stage-door-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 23 m - [The Dog Box Barbershop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dog-box-barbershop-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 23 m - [New Regent Chicken & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/new-regent-chicken-chips-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 25 m - [Sushi Sachi](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-sachi-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 26 m - [Youngs Jewellers](https://www.chch.live/business/youngs-jewellers-christchurch-central-city), Jewellery, 26 m - [Kukuruku Sushi & BBQ](https://www.chch.live/business/kukuruku-sushi-bbq-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 30 m - [The Wizard](https://www.chch.live/business/the-wizard-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 30 m - [Coffee Lovers](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-lovers-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 32 m - [Francesca's Italian Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/francesca-s-italian-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 32 m - [Go Kiwi Gifts & The Wool Store](https://www.chch.live/business/go-kiwi-gifts-the-wool-store-christchurch-central-city), Business, 39 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52948311019046&lon=172.63835017848277) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52948311019046,172.63835017848277,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Isaac%20Theatre%20Royal) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Isaac Theatre Royal?** A cinema or theatre in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Isaac Theatre Royal?** 145 Gloucester Street Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Gloucester Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/gloucester-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52948311019046,172.63835017848277,17) **Is Isaac Theatre Royal still trading?** Holds an on-licence theatre/cinema on the council’s register, to 16 Nov 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Isaac Theatre Royal?** phone [03 366 6326](tel:033666326) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [admin@itr.co.nz](mailto:admin@itr.co.nz) (its own website). **What other cinemas & theatres are near Isaac Theatre Royal?** [The Piano](https://www.chch.live/business/the-piano-christchurch-central-city) (49 m), [The Court Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-court-theatre-christchurch-central-city) (86 m), [Little Andromeda](https://www.chch.live/business/little-andromeda-christchurch-central-city) (459 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cinema). **What’s near Isaac Theatre Royal?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/145-gloucester-street) holds 10 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Studio Collective](https://www.chch.live/business/the-studio-collective-christchurch-central-city) (18 m); the Manchester St Super Stop bus stop is 182 m away: routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95; a cycle lane passes within 77 m; nearest park: [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square) (177 m). **What stood where Isaac Theatre Royal is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52948311019046&lon=172.63835017848277) ## Sources - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-24 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/isaac-theatre-royal-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cinema Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city