Opera House

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Holding pride of place in Wellingtonian's affections The Opera House is a wonderful example of an Edwardian Lyric Theatre.

Originally known as the Grand Opera House, it was designed by Melbourne Architect William Pitt and supervised by Architect Albert Liddy. Opening day was Easter Saturday in 1914. At the time it was one of the largest proscenium arch theatres of its kind in Australasia. Due to its lavishly decorated public room and auditorium with a domed ceiling, circle, stairs and grand circle together with two tiers of boxes, it is an icon of early 1900s architecture.

It is constructed of double capacity brick walls two feet thick and jarrah floors. It has a bigger stage than the Sydney Opera house and even London's West End has only two stages that are larger.

Being an older theatre the Opera House is also said to house three ghosts

ACCESS INFORMATION
Disabled Seating – Wheelchair Seats and Companion Seats
Disabled Access – Yes (Ground Floor only)
Disabled Toilets – Yes

Address: 113 Manners Street
Wellington

Some events happening at this venue

Henry V

$38-$78

Audience's rediscovered Shakespeare through the physical style and engrossing interpretations of all-male theatre company Propeller. Henry V is the tale of the greatest warrior in English folklore.

Hōhepa

$43-$108

A powerful story, spine-tingling staging and our finest operatic talent all come together in this new New Zealand opera from acclaimed composer Jenny McLeod.