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It is on the main approach to the city from the south, but due to the gradual curve of State Highway 1, it is actually due west of the city centre.
Riccarton's location on this busy thoroughfare, and its proximity to the University of Canterbury in nearby Ilam makes it one of the city's busiest retail zones.
Riccarton Players was formed by a group of enthusiastic thespians in 1960 primarily to read and discuss plays.
When it was formed it became "The Riccarton Play Readers Group", and then in 1961 became "The Riccarton Dramatic Society" in preparation for its first public performance.
Riccarton Players has a commitment to presenting our audiences with consistently high quality theatre and we have worked long and hard for our reputation.