Details and Criteria

Combining funds from Creative New Zealand along with long-standing support from Auckland Council - $10,000 - $17,000 is available for artists presenting a season of work at Q. Minimum season - 3 days, 3 performances in Rangatira or 5 days, 5 performances in Loft. Support is scalable depending on season length. See financial details below.

Q Season Support covers venue hire, crew (limited inclusions, see example models for details), and includes modest marketing support for selected works. The participating companies are responsible for fully presenting and marketing their own work in this programme. Subject to availability, Q may be able to offer further support with rehearsal space. We want to continue to help artists access our venues by partnering in a risk share venture to support longer runs at Q Theatre.

Q is accepting submissions from professional producers and companies with work, ready to present at Q between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. This opportunity is best suited to artists and companies with a proven track record and the ability to attract an audience.


Submission Timeline

  • Monday 1 December 2025 - opens 10am
  • Friday 30th January 2026 -closes 5pm
  • Friday 27 February - notification on status of application

We strongly encourage early submission.


Assessment Criteria

  • Content and strength of application along with supporting documents
  • Capability and experience within producing and production teams
  • Previous track record of the producer / artists and work in submission
  • Marketing and sales strategy, budget, and timeline
  • Scale of work in submission and number of creatives/artists involved. (for example, a reduction of support may be considered for smaller creative teams, and consideration will be given to the number of performers on stage).

Financial Details(scaled according to number of performances)

Rangatira (338 – 470 seats depending on venue configuration)

  • Minimum 3 days hire and 3 performances
  • Venue hire and resource support from $11,000 for 3 performance dates to $15,000 for 5 performance dates
  • Marketing support of up to $400 per performance date, up to $2,000
  • Box Office Split
    • 80% of net box office to Artist
    • 20% of net box office to Q Theatre 

Loft (117 - 180 seats depending on venue configuration)

  • Minimum 5 days hire and 5 performances 
  • Venue hire and resource support from $9,000 for 5 performance dates to $15,000 for 10 performance dates
  • Marketing support of up to $200 per performance date, up to $2000 
  • Box Office Split
    • 80% of net box office to Artist
    • 20% of net box office to Q Theatre 

Summary of Financial Offer

  • Venue hire support of up to a maximum of $15,000
  • Financial support of production’s own marketing campaign up to maximum of $2,000
  • Total maximum value of Q Support: $17,000 (ex GST) 
  • Box Office Split
    • 80% of net box office to Artist
    • 20% of net box office to Q Theatre 

Rate Card and Venue Specifications

Rangatira:
3 Show Model
5 Show Model
Rangatira Venue Specifications

Loft:
5 Show Model
10 Show Model
Loft Venue Specifications

Rate Cards Rangatira & Loft

Submission form available 1 December 2025

Who is this support aimed at?
Producers and companies with a track record of success and proven track record to gain an audience. The intention is that this support is aimed at artists who do not receive recurrent long-term funding.
What type of works will Q be looking for?
Any genre considered and preferably already proven works rather than newly devised works or premiers.
How long does the season have to be?
Minimum 3 days/3 performances in Rangatira or 5 days/5 performances in Loft
How do I get the full $17,000 of Q support for my production?
To get the full $17,000 of support, the season needs to be at least 10 days with 10 performances in Loft, or 5 days with 5 performances in Rangatira, and have more than two artists on stage.
How much will it cost to put a show on at Q?
The example models provided includes pack in and technical time and venue crew to a modelled schedule. It is designed to help you prepare a budget. We understand that your production may have different needs in regard to schedule, crew and equipment. We are also providing Venue and Staffing rate cards to help you budget.
What should I charge for tickets?
A range of ticket/seat prices exist at Q depending on the production, the company presenting the work and the venue. Ranging from approximately $35 - $89. Often there are different categories to consider – A Reserve, B Reserve, Premium/VIP.
How will Q Theatre assess my submission?
We will look at availability of our venues against your dates, strength of the idea, track record of the company or artist, and the potential of the production to attract an audience.