Allen Hall Theatre

Allen Hall Theatre
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LocationDunedin
OperatorPerforming Arts University of Otago
Capacitynumber of people
Construction
Opened1914
Renovated1970s
ArchitectEdmund Anscombe
Official nameUniversity of Otago Allen Hall Theatre and Archway
Designated7 July 1988
Reference no.2225

Allen Hall, also known as the Allen Hall Theatre, is a building at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is named after James Allen, Vice-Chancellor and then Chancellor of the university, who was instrumental in raising funds for building the hall. Originally the student association building, opened in 1914, the hall now operates as a theatre. Allen Hall is known for the series of Lunchtime Theatre performances. The hall and archway are registered as a Category I historic place by Heritage New Zealand.

stone building with archway
University of Otago Archway part of Allen Hall
Allen Hall archway entrance at night
Allen Hall's recognisable red door entrance
Roger Hall KNZM (cropped)