Below is a list of the top and leading Theatres in Hamilton. To help you find the best Theatres located near you in Hamilton, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Hamilton’s Best Theatres:
The top rated Theatres in Hamilton are:
- Te Whare Tapere Iti – local theatre with a 150-seating capacity
- GAPA – Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts Box Office – a convenient venue located inside the Waikato campus
- Playhouse Theatre – praised for its flexibility in hosting various events
- Clarence St Theatre – its modern facilities add a unique feel to every show
- The Meteor Theatre – affordable venue hire rates for the Hamilton community
Te Whare Tapere Iti
Te Whare Tapere Iti is a well-known performance art theatre in Hamilton. It can accommodate up to 150 persons depending on the type of event and venue arrangement. The theatre boasts an open floor studio where the luscious bush and the nearby lake is visible through its 5-metre high ceiling-to-floor windows. It is mainly designed to serve as a dance studio and performing arts venue but now can cater to cocktail events and formal occasions too. Their theatre lighting rig and PA system are best used for seminars, meetings, public presentations and workshops.
Products/Services:
Events, Conference, Performing Arts
LOCATION:
Address: Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216
Phone: (478) 585-105
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/whare_tapere_iti
REVIEWS:
“I have seen several great shows and performances here.” –Camilla Carty-Melis
GAPA – Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts Box Office
GAPA – Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts Box Office is located inside the University of Waikato campus just four kilometres away from the eastern portion of Hamilton city centre. The theatre is a preferred venue for numerous performing arts events and boasts a highly accessible location. It can be accessed from the Orbiter bus service stops in Knighton Road and has ample parking at the gate 2b area. You can avail of its free parking when you come in after 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The theatre is also wheelchair accessible with restrooms for visitors.
Products/Services:
Dance, Music, Arts, Theatre
LOCATION:
Address: Gate 2b, Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216
Phone: (480) 0383-5200
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz
REVIEWS:
“We were performing great crew backstage.” –JEM Ministries International
Playhouse Theatre
Playhouse Theatre is a popular venue for famous performing arts events in the past like Don McGlashan, Black Grace Dance, Taki Rua, Atamira Dance Company, Okareka Dance, and Te Radar. The theatre has also housed the biennial FUEL Festival of the New Zealand Theatre. It has a seating capacity of 183 for tiered seating, 200 for formal dinners in a round table setting, and 300 for banquet-style functions. The venue is a flat-floor and flexible theatre that can cater to different events, theatre performances, live bands, fashion shows, small-scale musical productions, cabaret, corporate and academic functions, formal dinners, and business expos.
Products/Services:
Dance, Music, Theatre, Arts
LOCATION:
Address: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Knighton Road, 3216
Phone: (478) 585-105
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/playhouse
REVIEWS:
“Great venue for large crowds and a bit of theatre. Clean amenities and the gallery attached offers a nice pass time.” –Jess Templeton
Clarence St Theatre
Clarence St Theatre sits on a property previously owned by the Hamilton Operatic Society. The society started opening its performances to the public in the 1950s and the theatre has played host to numerous small scale events that have around 100 people. Through the years, the fly tower, auditorium, and foyer were added to increase its seating capacity and to be able to cater to larger shows. The Hamilton Operatic Society managed the theatre until the year 1997 and they offered venue and costume hire. By 2000, Hamilton City Council took over the operations of the theatre.
Products/Services:
Venue Hire, Catering, Performing Arts
LOCATION:
Address: 59 Clarence Street, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204
Phone: (478) 341-023
Website: www.clarencesttheatre.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Very roomy and just right for the kids to enjoy a musical and the parents to enjoy a beer.” –Kathy Ritchie
The Meteor Theatre
The Meteor Theatre stands by its mission to enhance the performing arts industry in Hamilton and New Zealand. The theatre is a beloved events venue of the Hamilton community due to its affordable venue hire services. It is a dedicated space where people can witness, share and savour the creative outputs of local artists that can be either in the form of comedy improvisations, exhibitions, dance, music, theatre, workshops or poetry. The Meteor Theatre welcomes all events and charges only a minimal fee to keep the theatre operational.
Products/Services:
Events, Shows, Venue Hire, Performing Arts
LOCATION:
Address: 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Phone: (427) 529-4470
Website: www.themeteor.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“What a great place to go, awesome show! Friendly atmosphere really neat Xmas tree creations! Back next year def!!” –Mike Bodey