Waipawa Municipal Theatre - Waipawa, New Zealand.
S 39° 56.610 E 176° 35.125
60H E 464582 N 5578431
The Waipawa Municipal Theatre, situated in the old Town Hall, is the home of Waipawa's Musical and Dramatic Society which have been performing in Waipawa since 1898.
Waymark Code: WM71H1
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 08/18/2009
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Waipawa Municipal Theatre dates back to the early 1900s, and has been described as a jewel in the crown of the district. It has a raked stage and an elegant gallery, and has been described as a 'mini Drury Lane'. The theatre is a popular venue for functions and is well-utilised by the Waipawa Musical and Dramatic Society for their shows. Originally they performed in the Oddfellows Hall, but on 17th March, 1910 they celebrated the opening of the new theatre by performing 'Betsy'.
Waipawa Municipal Theatre
Kenilworth St, Waipawa (Town Hall)
Phone: (06) 857 8117
Website: www.chbdc.govt.nz
Available for functions and shows. For bookings contact:
CHB District Council, P O Box 127, Waipawa. Phone: (06) 857 8060
The old Waipawa Town Hall consists of two parts, a concert hall and main hall. The concert hall has carpeted floor and a small stage, it has access to the kitchen with a servery hatch, seats 100 people for a meal, both halls have access to the bar facilities. The main hall seats 170 persons and has a wooden floor with a large stage and an upstairs auditorium Total number for whole hall 270 people seated. Maximum number of persons permitted is 440, including seating upstairs.
Theater Name: Waipawa Municipal Theatre
Country: New Zealand.
Address:
Kenilworth St
Waipawa., Hawkes Bay. New Zealand.
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Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Community Theater
Type of Productions:
Repertory, Musicals, Pantomime
Restored Building: yes
Date of Construction: 1910
Stage Type: Other (specify in narrative)
Architect/Designer: Not listed
Seating Capacity: Not Listed
Special Productions/Events/Festivals: Not listed
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