Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards

Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards
TypeWellington, New Zealand theatre awards
Established1992

The Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards were the main theatre awards in New Zealand's capital city, Wellington, from 1992–2014, and have been succeeded by the Wellington Theatre Awards.

Established in 1992 and sponsored by law firm Chapman Tripp, the prestigious awards were a highlight in Wellington's art and social calendar. The presentations also recognised important contributions to the arts and the community.[1] The winners were selected by a panel of Wellington theatre critics. In 2014 Chapman Tripp ended their 22 year sponsorship due to a shift in their corporate social responsibility programme.[2]

The main theatres in Wellington such as BATS Theatre, Circa Theatre, and Downstage Theatre each had an individual Production of the Year award for their best production during the year.

Rachel House, who won four Chapman Tripps for Most Promising Female Newcomer (1995), Outstanding Performance (2000), Best Director (2001) and Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role (2003)
  1. ^ "Chapman Tripp - Community Partners". Archived from the original on 20 February 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  2. ^ Stewart, Matt (1 December 2015). "Wellington's theatre 'Oscars' loses sponsor Chapman Tripp". Stuff. Retrieved 22 August 2020.