War Memorial Theatre

The War Memorial Theatre is located in Bright Street close to the CBD.  It was built in the 1950s and is a traditional theatre with a raised stage, stall and upper circle.

The theatre seats 440 in total with 180 in the circle and 260 in the stalls.  This is a fully equipped small theatre with dressing rooms, properly equipped with lights and mirrors, toilet and kitchen facilities.

Auditorium / Stage

Stage measurements - Note small plan of obstructions behind proscenium arch. Proscenium arch width 7.5 metres, depth 7.2 metres, height from stage to bottom of curtain 4.07 metres, ceiling beam to bottom curtain 1.1 metres.

Lighting

Lighting desk - this can be operated from lighting box back upstairs circle or from stage, dimmer packs, 3 phase plugs are also there, 5 PDL 56, 30 AMP main fuse box and wiring alongside.

Lighting bars - 4 sets with winches with lighting looms to dimmer packs, plus lighting bar over auditorium approximately 2 metres from front of stage apron, this also has looms attached. 2 sets of lighting trees, one set just inside proscenium arch, the other set on walls of auditorium.

Theatre provides 4 spotlights Par 64's and 6 cyclights 800's. More lighting is available on hire from theatre groups. Also available one club travel spot.

Dressing Rooms

5 carpeted, hot and cold water, mirrors, lights, intercom system between lighting box, stage dressing rooms. 3 dressing rooms and toilets, stage level, the other 2 under stage, kitchen is also there along with supper room. No showers or laundry facilities.

Other items available

We have 2 pianos, Basendorter 2.5 Grand in excellent condition, Knight upright in fair condition.  Amp and tape deck installed in lighting box connected to main theatre speakers. This can also be operated from stage with public address set up.

How you can book

You can check the availability of the theatre by contacting customer service

For full costs refer to our fees and charges manual or phone the theatre custodian ph:(06) 863 1603.
Fees and Charges

To request a booking fill in our online booking request