In 2021, Riccarton Players Inc, was the benefactor of a sum of $2000 from a very kind anonymous donor, to provide grants and/or sponsorships to qualified applicants to enable the furtherment of their formal theatrical training. Our donor has indicated that they will supply funding on an on-going basis and for a minimum of 5 years. Thanks to our kind anonymous donor, for the 2025-2026 year the total funds on offer will be upped to $2,500, to go towards grants and/or sponsorships to qualified applicants. 

Riccarton Players Inc aims to identify and support our past and present members to contribute to the cultural vitality of Christchurch by investing in the artistic development of talented artists in the performing arts. It is also our goal for those participating to deepen and enrich their relationship with Riccarton Players Inc. Serving the community’s needs in a tangible and meaningful way, and of course, sharing these learnings with our Society.

The fund applications close at 5pm on the 9th of December 2025, and will be announced at the Riccarton Players Inc. Annual Christmas Party on the 13th of December

Recipients of Riccarton Players Inc Grant / Sponsorship (in the 2025/2026 year) will receive up to $2,500 or partial payment to be used towards tuition, registration fees, and/or travel expenses over the grant period. As a guideline, successful applicants are typically those which:

Undertake a skill based theatrical training course in the 2025-2026 year in any discipline that relates directly to improve their skills, including but not limited to...

* Performance including Movement and Dance
* Technical i.e. Lighting, Sound, Design and Costumes
* Directing
* Choreography
* Playwriting
* Production Management
* Production Marketing
* Health and Safety
* All of the above

For more information about the grant please email secretary@riccartonplayers.co.nz