Wellington Attractions
Description
Venue: St James Theatre When: Daily
Built in 1912, His Majesty's Theatre (as it was then called) was the largest vaudeville theatre and cinema in Australasia, ornate and sumptuous. Now the Westpac St James Theatre, it has been recognised by New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category 1 building of outstanding cultural and historical significance.
Considered one of the finest lyric theatres in Australasia, since its refurbishment and reopening in February 1998, it has been adminstered with its nearby sister venue, The Opera House, and is the permanent home for The Royal New Zealand Ballet as well as hosting the Wellington performances of New Zealand Opera, also based in the capital.
Built in 1912, His Majesty's Theatre (as it was then called) was the largest vaudeville theatre and cinema in Australasia, ornate and sumptuous. Now the Westpac St James Theatre, it has been recognised by New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category 1 building of outstanding cultural and historical significance.
Considered one of the finest lyric theatres in Australasia, since its refurbishment and reopening in February 1998, it has been adminstered with its nearby sister venue, The Opera House, and is the permanent home for The Royal New Zealand Ballet as well as hosting the Wellington performances of New Zealand Opera, also based in the capital.
Wellington Information
Wellington Visitor Centre
Address: Civic Square (corner of Victoria and Wakefield Sts), Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
Email: bookings@WellingtonNZ.com
Phone: +64 (0) 4 802 4860
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Looking for things to do around Wellington? Here are some of the events and attractions happening in the area.
| Wellington Film Festival |
Jul - Aug 2009 (annual) Wellington |
| Karapoti Classic |
7 Mar 2009 (annual) Karapoti Park |
| Montana New Zealand Wearable Art Awards |
Sep - Oct 2009; not Mon or Tue (annual) Wellington Convention Centre |
| Fringe NZ Festival |
Feb - Mar 2009 (annual) Wellington |
| Cuba Street Carnival |
20 - 22 Feb 2009 (biennial) Wellington |
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