Silo is the engine for gutsy, responsive and new theatre in Aotearoa
Silo Theatre emerged from Auckland’s independent theatre scene in 1995, beginning in the basement of The Watershed Theatre as a home for new writing, experimentation, and artists pushing beyond conventional forms. In the late 1990s we took our name from a former grain silo on Lower Greys Avenue (now Basement Theatre), where we operated until 2007. Today, we are a producing company presenting work across inner-city venues in Tāmaki Makaurau.
We develop and stage theatre that contributes to a strong and distinctive Aotearoa theatre identity. We put story quality at the centre of every decision – and invest deeply in writers and new writing so audiences can feel the work is made for them, with them, now.
We make work with rigour and care, modelling creative risk-taking while keeping audiences at the centre of the experience. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of theatre-makers and theatre-goers, ensuring Silo remains both a home for bold artistic voices and a cultural anchor for central Tāmaki Makaurau.
→ Read the 2026 Silo Artistic Message
Our Purpose — Te Kaupapa
We develop and stage stories that build a lasting connection with Aotearoa audiences
Our Values
Ngā Uara
- Mahi tahi – Working collaboratively
- Whanaungatanga – Building honest and authentic relationships
- Auahatanga – Protecting creativity
- Mana whakatipu – Nurturing impact
- Whakamana – Empower through inclusive practice
- Mahia te mahi – Do the work
Team — Te Rōpū
Sophie Henderson
Artistic Director (she/her)
Tim Blake
Executive Director (he/him)
