Opera House, Opera house in Wellington, New Zealand
The Opera House stands on Manners Street with three levels of seating, including stalls, dress circle, and gallery, accommodating 1,381 spectators.
William Pitt designed this brick masonry structure that opened on Easter Saturday of April 12, 1914, replacing the Imperial Opera House from 1878.
New Zealand Opera presents seasonal programs at this venue, featuring productions like Tosca and La bohème while incorporating Māori cultural elements.
The theater offers English surtitles during performances in foreign languages, with shows typically running approximately two hours and forty-five minutes.
A photograph in the dress circle foyer shows Phyllis Porter, a 1923 dancer whose costume caught fire during a performance at this venue.
Location: Wellington Region
Location: Wellington City
Inception: 1914
Architects: William Pitt
Official opening: 1914
Capacity: 1381
Website: https://venueswellington.com/venues/the-opera-house
GPS coordinates: -41.29150,174.77780
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:23
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