Q Theatre
Artist's impression of the completed Q Theatre
Once built Q Theatre, at the heart of the city's creative Aotea Quarter, will
be the perfect venue for vibrant contemporary theatre, dance and performing arts
representing the best local and international flavours.
The new theatre will complement the Auckland Town Hall, Civic Theatre, Aotea
Centre, and smaller venues like the Herald Theatre, the Basement Theatre and the
Classic Comedy Club to enhance the existing arts and creative hub in this area.
The auditorium will feature flexible staging and seating for medium sized
audiences of about 350 to 450 people. For performers and production crews, it
will be fully fitted with the tools to stage a world-class performance. For
audiences, it's going to be a great, modern venue to enjoy the arts.
Performance at the site of the new Q Theatre.
Q Theatre will be located at 305 Queen Street, next to the Auckland Town Hall,
and it will extend back to Greys Avenue.
Construction
On 4 November 2009, a dawn ceremony marked one of the first steps in preparing
for the construction of Q Theatre. The event - which took place at the site of
the new theatre - included a karakia to bless the land.
Construction is due to start in December, and the project is expected to be
completed by the end of 2011.
Foundation partner
Auckland City Council is the foundation partner of Q Theatre and has committed
the land and buildings to the project, as well as a capital contribution of
$9.6million and ongoing operational support.
For more information about the plans for the venue, visit
www.qtheatre.co.nz
Reviewed March 2010
