Q Season Support - Call for Submissions
Submission Dates: Monday 4 August - Monday 1 September 2025

Q SEASON SUPPORT - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Q is delighted to launch a new initiative aimed at supporting the presentation of a season of work in Rangatira or Loft. We want to help artists access our venues by partnering in a risk share venture to support longer runs at Q.

Q Season Support Application
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Details and Criteria

With the support of Auckland Council, Q is proud to offer our venues at a reduced hire rate and include modest marketing support for the 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 further support with rehearsal space

Q is accepting submissions from professional producers and companies with an established work, ready to present at Q between October 2025 and June 2026. This opportunity is best suited to artists and companies with a proven track record and the ability to attract an audience.

Minimum season: 3 days, 3 performances in Rangatira or 5 days, 5 performances in Loft.

Submission dates – Monday 4 August – Monday 1 September 2025



Submission process

Submissions will be assessed on a regular basis by Q Theatre’s programming team. We aim to respond to all applicants within two weeks of receiving a complete application. We strongly encourage early submission.

Assessment Criteria

  • Content and strength of application and supporting documents
  • Previous track record of artist and work in submission

Financial Details

  • Up to 50% venue hire support, maximum $5000
  • Marketing support up to $1000
  • Total maximum value of Q Support: $6000 (ex GST)
  • Box Office Split
    • First Call: 100% of net box office to Artist up to 50% available tickets
    • Second Call from 50% available tickets: 80% to Artist / 20% to Q Theatre

Example – If season capacity = 300 tickets and 220 tickets are sold; Artist receives 100% of net box office for 150 tickets sold and 80% of net box office for 70 tickets sold. Q receives 20% of net box office on 70 tickets sold.

Venue Specifications

Rangatira:
Rate Card
Rangatira Venue Specification

Loft:
Rate Card
Loft Venue Specification

VENUES

Rangatira (338 – 470 seats depending on venue configuration)

  • Minimum 3 days hire and 3 performances
  • Venue hire support of up to $1000 (50%) per performance date, up to $5000
  • Marketing support of up to $200 per performance date, up to $1000
  • Box Office Split: First Call to Company 100% up to 50% available tickets
  • Second call from 50% sales – 80% to Company / 20% to Q Theatre

Loft (117 - 180 seats depending on venue configuration)

  • Minimum 5 days hire and 5 performances
  • Venue hire support of up to $500 (50%) per performance date, up to $5000
  • Marketing support of up to $100 per performance date, up to $1000
  • Box Office Split: First Call to Company 100% up to 50% available tickets
  • Second call from 50% sales – 80% to Company / 20% to Q Theatre


Who is this support aimed at?
Producers or company 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 devised or premiers
How long does the season have to be?
Minimum 3 days/3 performances in Rangatira and 5 days/5 performances in Loft
How do I get the full $6000 of Q support for my production?
To get the full $6000 of support, the season needs to be at least 10 days with 10 performances in Loft or 5 days with 5 performances in Rangatira.
How much will it cost to put a show on at Q?
The Venue Rate Card will help you to prepare a budget. Don’t forget the crew required for your production and consider what equipment you might need and include in your budget.
What should I charge for tickets?
A range of ticket prices exist at Q depending on the production, the company presenting the work and the venue. Ranging from approximately $29 - $79. Often there are different categories to consider – youth, unwaged or A Reserve / B Reserve.
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.

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