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About the Venue |
Napier's well-loved theatre became a total ruin in the 1931 Earthquake. A new 1154 seat theatre was rebuilt and opened for
its first performance on the 3rd June 1938. Some improvements were made over the next fifty years until the formation of a
development committee in 1987.
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.
 Stage
| Proscenium |
12 Metres |
| Height |
6 Metres |
| Fore Stage Width |
12 Metres |
Back to Front edge from 1.5 m at sides to 5 m in middle. Able to raise / lower from orchestra pit, auditorium floor
level, and to stage level. When the stage is moving it is prohibited to have personnel on the lift.
Stage Depth
| Wings |
14 Metres, PS 4.2 Metres |
| Width Between Fly Galleries |
OP 4.7 Metres. Opens on to 6 Metres Scene Dock |
| Height Under Fly Galleries |
17.4 Metres |
| Height Under Grid |
6.6 Metres, 16.1 Metres |
| Floor |
Level T&G, Painted stage black |
Technical Information
| Air Conditioning |
The Theatre is fully air conditioned for your comfort and convenience. |
| Curtains |
Black velour's for standard set, with set 'beige' coloured dress drapes. Full size
Cyc pre-hung can also be used for projection. |
| Fly Floor |
Counter weight system |
| Lighting |
Large selection of various types of lights provided, in-house dimmer packs with facilities
to plug in portable packs. |
Seating
The Theatre is in two levels:
| Circle (3 sections) |
331 seats (9 rows x 34 seats + 16 reserved for house use) |
| Stalls (Continental) |
662 seats (including 12 removable wheel chair positions) |
| Total |
993 seats |
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