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Q Theatre

4.2 (15 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Zoë M.

Q Theatre looks deceptively boring from the outside, but as soon as I stepped inside I was impressed with the industrial/glam interior and the warm atmosphere. You can pop in to pick up tickets from the Q box office, for a coffee or nightcap from the bar, and relax on the plush sofas and massive leather armchairs. In terms of the performance venues, Q is bigger than it looks, and in addition to the main auditorium there's a rehearsal space, and two other flexible spaces upstairs for conferences, parties, or performances. In particular, the space called Loft has incredible floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall and is wonderfully atmospheric, with great natural light. The acts Q presents are generally highly professional, off-beat, experiemental, and exciting, and it's the kind of place where I'm happy to take a gamble and watch something I know nothing about.

Joseph H.

Q Theatre is the medium sized theatre that Auckland's theatre community have been kind of crying out for for the last twenty years or something. At least that's the mythology as I understand it. It's pretty fancy. Q Theatre is actually a complex that contains three theatre. The main theatre is this big big big one where they have all the Silo and Auckland Theatre Company shows as well as the big touring comedians etc. Upstairs is The Loft, which is a bit smaller and I suppose is more marketed at freelance companies looking to diversify their audience for the right price. The last space is in the complex basement and is maybe for 'fringier' type acts. Q Theatre is good at being a big theatre where they sometimes have good shows and sometimes don't.

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The Civic - Taken inside the civic

The Civic

4.7(19 reviews)
0.3 kmAuckland CBD
$$

Unequivocally my FAVOURITE venue in Auckland! There is something quite magical about this place…read more From the beautifully themed entrance lobby to the star covered ceiling in the theatre itself the Civic never fails to impress. Their line up of musicals, orchestral performances, theatre and Opera are the best of the best too! Close to public transport and parking close by it is an easy place to get to as well which is a convenient bonus

I have a special bond with the Civic, when I was a kid my grandmother worked there and I would…read moreoften get to go into the Civic and the Wintergarden theatres and run through the back halls and rooms, this was during the days of the St James theatre when no-one had even heard of a multiplex. I've been up to the top and seen the stars, I've played with the glowing eyed lions. In part I think the bond I have with the Civic is a little more intense but no less symbolic then the one the rest of Auckland has with it. The Civic is possibly more iconic than the Auckland Town Hall and it seems to sit astride the heart of the Auckland CBD. Inside the Civic, the entrance hall remains mostly unchanged with the exception of the candy bar that used to sell Tangy Fruits, with a glass of wine or beer being the order of the day. Yes folks the Civic ascended from its cinema roots and matured to be an actual Theatre. In all its changes, its not lost its Grandiose 1940's charm and while the seats are still packed in there, you can sit in the Civic and know you're part of Auckland's long history with the Arts. Wellington is still considered the cultural capital of New Zealand, but its got competition here.

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The Civic - Civic theatre lobby from above. (During the Wicked performance)

Civic theatre lobby from above. (During the Wicked performance)

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ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre

ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre

3.7(9 reviews)
0.2 kmAuckland CBD
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We came here for a presentation of the Opera "La Cenerentola" and a pre-show talk as well this…read moremonth. I found the Center to be very clean and modern in style. The staff were friendly enough and everything there seemed to be well organized. The seats in the auditorium were comfortable enough to sit for a while and the acoustics were fine. My biggest problem was with direction. It happened to be raining and we had to walk around the entire building to find the entrance. There weren't many signs displayed and I found the ones that were posted not to be helpful. The floor-plan is very open and so our talk was overshadowed and a bit interrupted by a musical event happening on another floor. The event itself was fine, however I was tempted to use an emergency exit as we had front row seats and it seemed to take much longer than usual for people to exit the auditorium. Now that I have a better idea of the layout, I would be willing to attend another event here.

Since this place got renovated within the last year, it's pretty snazzy. All the seating redone,…read moreceiling and side panels redone. Can't say if I've noticed much of the acoustic difference. But this place is pretty nice to have an event (show, talk, theatre, performance). I love the foyer area upstairs. There's a cafe and just outside on the steps you can chill and people-watch in the Aotea Square which is alive most times of the year.

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TAPAC, The Auckland Performing Arts Centre

TAPAC, The Auckland Performing Arts Centre

4.2(5 reviews)
4.1 kmWestern Springs

This is a really wonderful venue with the primary function of a performing arts school, rehearsal…read morespace and performance venue. It also runs seminars, has a café and is now home to The Actors Programme. It runs a full range of evening and weekend part time classes, with programmes covering all the performing arts with everything from acting for screen and stage, singing, dance and if you want to run away and join the circus, you can learn the tricks here. There's something for every age group and a lot of well respected industry professionals run workshops out of here. It's a really wonderful space that is intrinsic to Auckland's artistic community and even if you are more of an observer than a participant, TAPAC has something for everyone, so at least come and see a show. There's school holiday programmes as well as term time programmes and the facilities and tutors are top class. Bloody marvellous!

TAPAC is a bit of an Auckland institution. Virtually any kid growing up in central Auckland with an…read moreinterest in the performing arts will have heard of TAPAC, even if they didn't attend any classes there. TAPAC is recognised as one of the best performing arts facilities in the area, with an extensive range of classes available -for all ages and abilities - as well as great studios and mini theatres for rehearsals and performances. In my early teens I participated in an acting class at TAPAC. The class was great. It covered a variety of styles of acting, whether for screen or the stage, and it was really good for boosting my self confidence and leadership qualities - though I didn't realise it at the time of course! Whether dancing, acting, singing or even circus skills and acrobatics are your forte, or you've just always wanted to give them a try - TAPAC is the place for you. Tip: TAPAC also host school holiday programmes, so if your child is unsure about signing up to regular lessons this is a good way to see whether they want to pursue these classes any further!

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Basement Theatre

Basement Theatre

4.3(7 reviews)
0.2 km

"I think there is no world without theatre." - Edward Bond…read more I totally agree. Gosh, I remember when 'Basement Theatre' when it was a rundown, grungy space used by Silo Theatre! How times have changed. There have been many new developments recently with the space, to encourage emerging artists to perform at the theatre at affordable, community-friendly rates. There are 2 theatres - upstairs studio seats 65 people & downstairs seats 100 patrons. The bar has a good selection of craft beers and NZ wines. Please note there is limited space to stand or sit around the bar, however you can go outside when the weather permits. Tickets prices start from $10-$25. I have attended many plays here over the years from the absurdist to apocalypse to comedy to classic drama. Definitely worth a visit to experience something different! Yelp!

The Basement is great. Especially now. It used to be really scummy and was kind of awkwardly this…read moresort of faux dive bar. It was still pretty great then. In spite of the grunge. Actually maybe because of the grunge. It kind of accentuated the kind of theatre and performance art that thrives within the confines of the Basement. Anyway, at the end of the year they got some kind of big grant or something and did up their premises so now they have a pretty ritzy little space happening. They've got a couple of tap beers and a nice big bar and plenty of space to just hang out before or after. It's pretty nice.

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Basement Theatre - Next Big Thing Festival 2015 @ The Basement, 10 - 25 July

Next Big Thing Festival 2015 @ The Basement, 10 - 25 July

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