Oamaru Opera House, Heritage performing arts venue in Oamaru, New Zealand
The Oamaru Opera House features nine adaptable spaces within a grand Edwardian Baroque structure with intricate plaster ceilings and a Proscenium arch design.
Local architect John Megget Forrester designed this Category I historic building, which opened its doors on October 8, 1907 as a town hall.
Throughout its existence, the Opera House has served as a central venue for theater productions, political gatherings, moving picture shows, and community celebrations.
The renovated facility includes a 500-seat auditorium, cafe, and black box theatre, with professional event management and technical staff available for various functions.
The 2009 renovation earned recognition in Public Architecture and Heritage Conservation while maintaining the original architectural elements from 1907.
Location: Oamaru
Architects: John Megget Forrester
Official opening: October 8, 1907
Address: 90 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400 9400 9400
GPS coordinates: -45.09848,170.97019
Latest update: March 12, 2025 10:32
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