Civic Theatre (Auckland)

Civic Theatre
The theatre from the front
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General information
Type
Architectural styleMoorish Revival
Address267 Queen Street
Town or cityAuckland
CountryNew Zealand
Coordinates36°51′04″S 174°45′50″E / 36.851072°S 174.763920°E / -36.851072; 174.763920
Inaugurated20 December 1929
Renovated1998–1999
OwnerAuckland Unlimited, Auckland Council (indirectly through Auckland Unlimited)
LandlordAuckland Live
Design and construction
Architect(s)Charles Bohringer and William T. Leighton
Main contractorFletcher Construction
Other information
Seating capacity2,378
Designated27 June 1985
Reference no.100

The Civic Theatre is a large heritage combination performing-arts theatre, live-music venue, and cinema seating 2,378 people[1] in Auckland, New Zealand. First opened on 20 December 1929, it underwent a major renovation and two-year conservation effort in the late 1990s, and was reopened on 20 December 1999 (its 70th birthday).[2] It is a famous example of the atmospheric theatre style wherein lighting and interior design create the illusion of an open sky complete with twinkling stars, giving the audience the impression of being seated in an outdoor auditorium at night.[3] The Civic is managed by Auckland Live, a business unit of Auckland Unlimited.

  1. ^ "The Civic". Auckland Live. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  2. ^ "The Civic" (PDF). Auckland Live. Regional Facilities Auckland. 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Civic Theatre Building". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 21 December 2009.