HIRING THE VENUES

The St James Theatre
(Capacity 1552 seats + 8 wheelchair spaces)
The jewel in the crown in Wellington's flourishing theatre scene, The St James Theatre is the ideal performance space for dance, opera, and musicals. It has also become a thriving events venue since its extensive refurbishment in the late 1990s, providing a unique functions and meetings environment.
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The Opera House
(Capacity 3 levels - 1381 Seats + 8 wheelchair spaces. Capacity 2 levels 849 + 8 wheelchair spaces).
An intimate and welcoming performance space, the Opera House has been a social and events venue for successive generations in Wellington. Over the years, it has housed a wide variety of peformances and events including Opera, Drama, Public Meetings, Community Events, Concerts and Ballets - and even gala dinners on the stage!
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Safe Working Practices Guide
The St James and the Opera House have adopted the NZ industry standard for safe working practices. You can click on the link to read or download the Guide to Safe Working Practices in the New Zealand Theatre Industry (pdf 1.3mb).