Tim Bray's Theatre Company to close after 30 years

Tim Bray's theatre company is set to close after one more season of its famed Santa Claus Show. The Tim Bray Theatre Company has risen over its 33 years to become the second largest in Auckland. The decision to close comes after founder and artistic director, Tim Bray, was diagnosed with a rare, incurable soft tissue cancer. The company has delivered more than 100 productions and has reached hundreds of thousands of children spanning three generations. They've even performed for the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall back in 2012. Tim's company has also welcomed young people wanting to learn theatre - they've had workshops for 10 years - typically with about 200 students each term. Another major aspect of the theatre company is its championing of inclusivity - they've had tailored classes for deaf and blind or low-vision children and teens. It was the first company to offer New Zealand sign language interpreted shows and that was back in 2004.