Our Patrons
The ATC Patrons Group is led by Co-Chairs: Lady Dayle Mace MNZM & Hon Justice Anne Hinton QC.
Patrons contribute a minimum of $2,000 annually which goes towards a wide range of Company projects. Over the years ATC Patrons have contributed to the commissioning of new plays, paid internships, in-school programmes, and much needed production items.
Members are invited to participate in a number of events each year such as working rehearsals, meet & greets with creatives, and performance hostings, and are kept informed of the activities and development of the Company.
ATC Patrons 2022
Margot & Alastair Acland
Margaret Anderson
John Barnett CNZM
Anne Batley Burton & Richard Burton
Betsy & Michael Benjamin
Louise & Mark Binns
Patrick Bourke
Barbie & Paul Cook
Mary-Ann & Roger Dickie
Nicole & Guy Domett
Kim & Annette Ellis
Jan & Trevor Farmer
Virginia & Stephen Fisher
Antonia Fisher & Stuart Grieve
Ruth Foreman & Rob Nicholson
The Friedlander Foundation
Andrew Gelonese & Michael Moore
Anna Gibbons & Brian Gaynor
Dame Jenny Gibbs DNZM
Stephanie & Michael Gowan
Joséphine & Ross Green
Sue Haigh
Alister Hartstonge & Roy Knill
Anne & Peter Hinton
Dame Rosie Horton DNZM & Michael Horton CNZM
Julie & Rod Inglis
Sally Jackson
Heather & Len Jury
Anita Killeen & Simon Vannini
Paulette & Ross Laidlaw
Chris Lambert & Philippa Smith Lambert
Margot & Paul Leigh
Sir Chris Mace KNZM & Lady Dayle Mace MNZM
Peter Macky
Stella McDonald
Pip Muir & Kit Toogood QC
Christine Nolan & Derek Nolan QC
Prue Olde
Matthew Olde & Jacqui Cormack
Heather Pascual
Barby Pensabene
Dame Judith Potter
Robyn & Malcolm Reynolds
Fran & Geoff Ricketts
Lady Philippa Tait
Julie & Russell Tills
Kerrin & Noel Vautier
Susan & Gavin Walker
Carol Weaver & Greg Blanchard
Lynne Webber & Priscilla McGirr
Ian Webster
Dona & Gavin White
Fran Wyborn
Annemarie Yannaghas & Andy Morris
ATC Patron Donations at Work
The ATC Patrons Group are keen supporters of work that happens behind the scenes and on stage. You can find some of the previous projects supported by the generosity of the Patrons here.
Hitchcock's North by Northwest
In 2021, ATC Patrons supported the collaboration with Melbourne Theatre Co to bring this gripping, suspenseful and visually stunning play to our shores. This is an unmissable theatrical event that brilliantly transposes Hitchcock’s famous film to the ASB Waterfront Theatre in October 2022.
New Commission: The Made by Emily Perkins
Kiwi playwright Emily Perkins was commissioned to write this thought-provoking new play by ATC with the support of the Patrons Group. The Made will premiere in late 2022.
30 Years of Auckland Theatre Company
The ATC Patrons have commissioned the publication of an anniversary book to celebrate 30 years of theatre in Auckland. Our history will be bound in paper for the enjoyment and memory of our supporters in 2023.
New Commission: Things That Matter
Gary Henderson's adaptation of Things That Matter from the memoir by Dr David Galler was supported by the ATC Patrons. A deeply moving and relevant story, it was planned to premiere in August 2021.
Artistic Residencies
The Patrons Group have committed to the development of the arts sector by funding various artist residencies to be announced in 2022. This will support many experienced practitioners to hone their craft alongside senior mentors and ATC's annual season.
Become an ATC Patron
Patrons donate $2,000+ annually and are invited to a programme of annual events and initiatives.
Please contact Development Coordinator, Natalya Mandich-Dohnt at [email protected] for more information or if you wish to join the ATC Patrons Group.