The civic, auckland auckland tickets, schedule, seating. Please consider returning your ticket to the theatre as a donation in honor of the company of a few good men and matilda. The 2,750seat capacity civic theatre opened on 20 december 1929 on the site of the former auckland city market. Seating map the civic auckland philharmonia orchestra. Its essential that the artist can determine the various forms of voice over scripts as a way to approach them in a creative and intelligent fashion, and satisfy the requirements of the customer. We recommend booking the civicauckland live tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Civic theatre, auckland the last of new zealands opulently decorated picture palaces, the civic was revived in the 2000s as a major entertainment venue. Your donation will go a long way toward ensuring the survival of civic theatre during this tumultuous time. Civic theatre, auckland nzhistory, new zealand history online. Keanes the matchmaker starring anna manahan and des keogh directed by michael scott setting by michael mccaffery costumes by find out more free admission. The civic car park is a short walk from aotea centre, making it a great option for shows here. Following the one year run at the princess theatre, the book of mormon transferred to the sydney lyric theatre in february 2018 where it played for a further year. The civicauckland live auckland central 2020 all you.
If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. See all 1 the civicauckland live tours on tripadvisor. All of us are constantly monitoring the everchanging situation with regard to covid19. The auckland civic theatre is a large heritage theatre seating 2,378 people in central auckland, new zealand. Across our libraries we have language collections, consisting of books, music cds, and magazines in more than 30 languages.
I love this theatre and the acoustics is really good we always try and get stalls a few rows. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. It is important however, to remember that sometimes all our venues are filled with events. With its incredible history and a triumphant refurbishment in 1999, the civic. Tenderfoot, the civic theatre, tallaghts apprentice theatre programme for transition year students, as launched a writing for theatre programme with eighteen second level. Matilda the musical official site auckland new zealand. The civic, one of the atmospheric theatres in the world, was built in 1929 and has become a muchloved auckland landmark and entertainment venue. Auckland lives bespoke 45minute tour of this iconic and legendary landmark is packed full of facts, anecdotes and fun, as well as exclusive access to areas usually reserved for the stars. The worlds most inappropriate musical is about to open in auckland. As part of the community, were sad that we cant do what we do besthost some great nights of live music. The heritagelisted civic theatre was designed by prominent architect henry eli white and opened in 1929. Restaurants near the civic theatre menumaniazomato. The civic is located at the corner of queen and wellesley streets in the heart of auckland s city centre parking the closest parking option is the civic car park, located within a short walking distance.
Brief history the st james was built as a replacement for fullers opera house. Look out auckland, the mormons are coming capacity of the civic theatre is 2,378. The book of mormon, broadways smash hit musical written by trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez, is now playing. Regarded as one of the finest architects of the period, henry white specialised in cinemas or picture palaces as they were then called. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title civic theatre. The civic is a versatile setting for your next event. Find times and book tickets for civic theatre waipukurau, hawkes bay. This month a kiwi production brings the iconic show to aucklands civic theatre for a short season. Our team is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates right here on our website, through facebook and instagram.
Find the civic, auckland venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. The auckland civic theatre see inside 360 degree interactive images. First opened on 20 december 1929, it was reopened in 2000 after a major renovation and conservation effort. Nov 06, 2019 les miserables is one of the most popular musicals of all time. Find the civic, auckland venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating. Auckland live and the producers of the book of mormon sincerely regret to advise that all performances of the book of mormon at the civic in auckland have been cancelled, effective from today 17 march, 2020. Book just four tickets to our concerts and become a subscriber. View civic theatre seating plans, parking and upcoming events at auckland live. The mighty civic tour patron our trained tour guides will share the stories of the civics fascinating history. The civic was originally built as a picture theatre for the people of auckland and was the pride of auckland for many years. Civic theatre, auckland nzhistory, new zealand history. The civic theatre underwent an extensive refit in the late 1990s and as a result the venue combines 1920s glamour with modern technology. Civic theatre, auckland, history, photos and videos.
Civic theatre auckland, new zealand in 1957 civic theatre, cinema theatre. Tamaki makauraus the civic is one of the seven remaining atmospheric theatres in the world which basically means its really beautiful and is decorated with. The civicauckland live auckland central 2020 all you need to. The 45minute guided visits, accommodating up to 30, will run on weekends when the theatre is. Download a pdf here to see the fascinating history of aucklands most sumptuous and beautiful theatre, or book a place on the civic tours. Auckland live and the producers of the book of mormon sincerely regret to advise that all performances of the book of mormon at the civic in. Waipukuraus fully licensed, single screen cinema showing the latest blockbusters and quality films. The design of the complex boasted some innovative features such as a large room in the basement wintergarden from which the main cinema screen above was viewable, the second largest wurlitzer organ in the southern hemisphere and a large orchestra pit that could be elevated up onto the main stage. The civic was first opened on 20 december 1929 and is one of only seven surviving atmospheric theatres in the world. Final tickets released for the book of mormon australian.
Find parking charges, opening hours and a parking map of civic car park 299 queen st as well as other car parks, street parking, parking meters and private garages for rent in auckland. The first purposebuilt cinema of this type in the country, the civic has become a muchloved auckland landmark and entertainment venue. Civic theatre waipukurau movie times, book tickets. You can do so by using this link or calling the box office at 317 8433800. I have just modified one external link on auckland civic theatre. Make sure you have a backup plan or book a space in advance.
Leonie norton official history fb page friends of the civic. The book of mormon opens at aucklands civic theatre in march. Its not a slight upon any of them to say that matilda the musical is the best ive seen, a level above, perhaps than any import to come to auckland in that time. Sign up to get stuffs daily coronavirus situation report email newsletter. The civic accommodated 2,750 people at its opening, and is still the largest theatre in new zealand even at its current reducedseating capacity. First opened on 20 december 1929, it underwent a major renovation and twoyear conservation effort in the late 1990s, and was reopened on 20 december 1999 its 70th birthday. Auckland civic theatre auckland, new zealand performance art. The civic is internationally significant as the largest surviving atmospheric cinema in australasia and as the first purposebuilt cinema of this type in new zealand. Rude song and dance show the book of mormon a masterclass. Auckland live, councils venue management arm, has opened up the civic for behindthescenes tours. This is a dynamic and unprecedented situation we are currently facing in canada, therefore it is uncertain when we will be reopening. Auckland live and the producers of the book of mormon sincerely regret to advise that all performances of the book of mormon at the civic in auckland have. The restoration provided the opportunity to convert the venue to live theatre capacity and upgrade to modern movie technology.
May 17, 2017 the secrets and nostalgia of the civic theatre are set to be revealed with tours being offered to the public. The historic and prestigious building in downtown auckland will be open to 45 minute. Albert park, auckland domain, auckland harbour bridge, auckland war memorial museum, auckland zoo, cenotaph, civic theatre, devonport, ellerslie, ferry building, northcote wharf, grafton bridge, mission bay, mt eden, one tree hill, pardingtons mill, queen street, queens wharf, rangitoto island. Ive seen a lot of touring musical shows play the citys imposing old civic theatre in the past five years. Civic theatre 1929 new zealand s greatest atmospheric cinema. These in turn came down a mere seven years later, victims of the councils latest grandiose plans for a civic centre. Stuff takes a look back at its colourful history, the facelifts its has had over the years and why its become. Auckland civic theatre auckland, new zealand performance. The auckland civic theatre see inside 360 degree interactive. The civic occupies colonial aucklands old marketplace, replaced by shops in 1918. The civic is a mustsee experience in its own right, and part of every guided walking tour through our city. St james theatre, auckland auckland new zealand, auckland. The civic theatre is a large heritage combination performingarts theatre, livemusic venue, and cinema seating 2,378 people in auckland, new zealand. The civic, auckland auckland tickets, schedule, seating chart.
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