The Meteor Theatre is a black box theatre in Hamilton, New Zealand. Run since 2014 by the One Victoria Trust,[1] the theatre is located in a former soft drinks factory at the southern end of Victoria Street in the central city. Various configurations of the space are possible, allowing up to 650 patrons to attend performances,[2] with the main auditorium, "The Black Box", capable of seating 150.[1]

Significant refurbishment of the building took place in 2018 to bring the building up to modern day earthquake standards.[3] A funding campaign raised more than $13,000 and a donation from the Hamilton City Council of $20,000 allowed the theatre to reopen after two months of COVID-19 induced lockdown in 2020. On reopening in June 2020, some performances sold out.[4]

The 2021 season includes "Heathers – The Musical", produced by Hannah Mooney, with director Mel Martin, musical director Kirsty Skomski and choreographer Stephanie Balsom.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Edwards, Steve (10 March 2015). "Hamilton's Meteor Theatre in high demand". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  2. ↑ "The Meteor," eventfinda.co.nz. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  3. ↑ Wilkie, Kelsey (30 March 2017). "Search for more money for Meteor Theatre project". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Crowds flock back to theatres as desire for Covid-era fun grows". Stuff. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "Heathers The Musical At The Meteor". www.scoop.co.nz. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.

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