Napier Municipal Theatre. Napier. New Zealand.
S 39° 29.420 E 176° 54.895
60H E 492683 N 5628804
Napier's well-loved theatre became a total ruin in the famous Napier 1931 Earthquake. A new 1154 seat theatre was rebuilt and opened for its first performance on the 3rd June 1938.
Waymark Code: WM9BNK
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 07/27/2010
Views: 6
Destroyed in the 1931 Earthquake, the theatre, along with the entire ruined city of Napier, was rebuilt in art deco style, popular at the time. Redevelopment of the theatre began in 1992 and was completed in two stages over the next five years. Stage two was completed in 1997 making the Napier Municipal Theatre one of the most modern venues in the country and with its art deco heritage this theatre is truly unique.
The theatre is a model of architectural beauty and Art Deco style and its stage has been graced with international acts and local performers alike. The theatre has a seating capacity of 1000.
Upcoming Concert Events include:
The Rhythms of Ireland - An Irish Dance show with an unsurpassed reputation for their stunningly executed performances. - 29/07/2010
NZSO (New Zealand Symphony Orchestra) Concert - Alexander Shelley - Conductor, Colin Currie - Percussion - 09/09/2010
Piers Lane and the Doric String Quartet - Presented by Chamber Music New Zealand - 17/09/2010
Address:
119 Tennyson Street
P.O. Box 573
Napier
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Tel:
+64 (0)6 8352701
Mobile:
+64 (0)27 444 7049
Fax:
+64 (0)6 835 1048
Visit Instructions:
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