A community theatre company on the North Shore, originally founded in 1976 as Milford Playhouse Incorporated. Its productions are made by a community cast and crew, and the company says it is inclusive and aims to be a safe place for people to create theatre.
Each summer it stages two Shakespeare productions in the traditional style, in an outdoor amphitheatre in Takapuna. Mid-winter brings an Agatha Christie murder mystery season, with period costumes and atmospheric design. Usually in the April school holidays, the One Act Play Festival gives newer directors a chance to direct, with a range of short plays.
Anyone can join as a creative or as an audience member. Membership is by form and agreement to the company's rules and Code of Conduct, and members hear about auditions and show announcements first. Shoreside is run by a committee that meets monthly, with members voted in each year at the AGM. The company keeps in touch mainly by email, and it is on Facebook and Instagram, mostly when a show is on.
The theatre's address is 18 Richards Avenue, Forrest Hill, on the North Shore. Our pick on the North Shore for a summer Shakespeare evening outdoors.