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Artists Band Together For Christchurch
In response to the devastating events in Christchurch on Friday 15 March, we put a call out to our arts community to let us know about any initiatives to support the community directly impacted by the Christchurch terror attack. Artists have mobilised, and are redirecting funds, organising charity drives, and gifting their time in support.
In the coming weeks, we will be sending regular updates of the events and initiatives led by the arts community to proactively support all those affected.
This week, we have:
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Fundraiser
by Christchurch Comedy and The Court Theatre
Stand Up For Peace
A top-notch line-up of Kiwi comics are lending their talent to Stand Up For Peace - a special ‘Stand-Up’ fundraiser for those who were affected by the attacks on March 15, 2019.
Join Ben Hurley, Dai Henwood, Paul Ego, Josh Thomson, Justine Smith, Jeremy Elwood, Jamaine Ross and more, alongside a brilliant line-up of locals at one of Christchurch's most loved institutions – The Court Theatre – for a night of funny fundraising on Wednesday 10 April.
Tickets are priced from $30 – $100, in a ‘choose your own donation’ with all proceeds donated to the families and victims via Victim Support
Stand Up For Peace
Wednesday 10 April,
7.30pm
2 hours + interval
Tickets on sale via The Court Theatre
RSVP to the Facebook event for updates and
information
Imagery available via Dropbox here
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