Mayfair Theatre, Heritage movie theater in South Dunedin, New Zealand
Mayfair Theatre is a historic cinema building in South Dunedin with a rectangular auditorium holding 400 seats across two levels. The interior features decorative plasterwork and stained glass windows from 1934 modifications, with an 80 square meter stage equipped with contemporary lighting systems.
The building opened in 1914 as King Edward Picture Theatre, making it one of three oldest surviving cinema buildings in New Zealand. It underwent significant transformations and purpose changes throughout more than a century of operation.
The building transitioned to hosting operas and dance performances in 1967, moving beyond its cinema role. Today, the space serves as a venue where the local community experiences live theatrical arts and events.
The venue is divided into two floors with a total of 400 seats and a professional stage setup. Visitors should check accessibility details beforehand to understand what arrangements suit their particular needs.
The building was given to a charitable trust in 2014 as a gift from the opera company, ensuring it would serve community purposes. This transfer reflects how local institutions chose to safeguard the site's future.
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