Papa Hou Shoot Location Christchurch

Located directly across from the picturesque Christchurch Botanical Gardens and adjacent to the newly refurbished Hotel Give, Papa Hou offers a diverse range of malleable spaces ideal for your next film, TV, or commercial shoot.

Whether you're shooting a high-energy performance, intimate scene, interview, or large-scale production, our venues are designed with adaptability in mind. With easy access to inner city amenities and accommodation just next door, it’s a convenient and professional base for crews of all sizes.

Key Spaces for Hire
Papa Hou Theatre – 382sqm Black Box Space
Our largest and most adaptable venue, Papa Hou is a black box theatre with no fixed stage, movable retractable seating (2 x 90-seat Kotobuki units), and a sleek, contemporary design. It’s perfect for building sets, filming performances, or staging creative environments.

Features include:
Black Junker hardwood sprung floor (Note: not suitable for stilettos)
Anchor points for aerial rigging
Full drape kit with movable tabs
Light and sound rig
Access to lobby/bar area for cast/crew holding or catering

Raupō Room – 91sqm Multi-Use Space
Located next to our café, Raupō offers a bright, functional setting ideal for production meetings, interviews, or as a green room or crew break area. Comfortably fits up to 50 people.

Rangimārie Studio – Specialist Movement Space
A calm, airy space with a sprung floor and integrated sound system, ideal for rehearsals, choreography shoots, yoga content, or movement-focused filming.