Who built the civic Theatre in Auckland?
impresario Thomas O’Brien
The cinema was built for the New Zealand impresario Thomas O’Brien, in a remarkably short eight months, by Fletcher Construction Company and the Super Construction Company of Sydney.
How long did it take to build the civic Theatre?
eight months
The cinema was built by Fletcher Construction over eight months.
How old is the civic Theatre?
92c. 1929
Newcastle Civic Theatre/Age
When was the civic Theatre made?
1929
Newcastle Civic Theatre/Opened
How old is the Civic Theatre in Auckland?
Auckland’s Civic theatre is 90 years old. Stuff takes a look back at its colourful history, the facelifts it’s has had over the years and why it’s become such a beloved landmark in NZ’s largest city. The Civic Theatre offered Aucklanders escape when it first opened on December 20, 1929.
Which is the last atmospheric theatre in Auckland?
The Civic is one of the last remaining Atmospheric Theatres. View Civic Theatre seating plans, parking and upcoming events at Auckland Live. The Civic is one of the last remaining Atmospheric Theatres. View Civic Theatre seating plans, parking and upcoming events at Auckland Live. The Civic | Auckland Live Toggle Menu Events
Where is the Civic box office in Auckland?
You’ll find The Civic on the corner of Queen Street and Wellesley Street. The Civic Box Office is to the right of the main entrance (on the corner of Queen Street and Wellesley Street) as you come into the building. It opens 90 minutes before the start of performances.
Which is the best movie theater in Auckland?
The Civic is the jewel in Auckland’s cinema scene – a throwback to when cinemas weren’t just a place to see movies but Motion Picture Palaces. As Auckland Live announces the launch of public tours of Auckland’s grand old lady of theatre, The Civic, Simon Morris finds out more from their tour guide, Peter Dobson.
