About Us

Welcome to the website of the Wellington District Theatre Federation (WDTF), a registered charity devoted to promoting all aspects of community theatre within our region.

Members include theatre societies, schools/colleges and individuals everywhere from Levin, down the coast to Wellington City, round the harbour to Eastbourne then up the Hutt Valley and over the hills as far as Masterton.
Although we were originally set up as part of the New Zealand Theatre Federation, we are now completely autonomous with our own independent membership.
Our flagship event is the annual Full-Length Play Festival, which culminates in the awarding of the much-coveted Antoinette Awards. But we also run a fun-filled 24-Hour Play Challenge, support workshops and promote the endeavours of all member societies.
The day-to-day running of WDTF is delegated to an executive to which all member societies are entitled to send a representative.

Wellington District Theatre 2026 AGM

Members and member societies are invited to join the WDTF committee at the annual Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 29th March 2026, 10.50am at 130 Ashton Fitchett Drive, Brooklyn, Wellington or via zoom. Please contact WDTF Secretary to let them know if you will be attending in person or online.

See the notice document for more information. 

Notice of AGM

Wellington District Theatre Federation

Supporting Community Theatre throughout the Wellington District

About Us

Wellington District Theatre 2026 AGM

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2025 Antoinette Winners

Best Musical

Best Overall

Best Drama

Best Comedy

2026 Adjudicators

Shannon Tubman

Lindsey Rusling

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