Lawson Field Theatre

Well suited for conventions, conferences, seminars, weddings, productions and social functions catering for up to 200 people.

The auditorium seats 200 with a function room seating 100.

Situated on the bank of the Taruheru River and within walking distance to the central city shopping centre.

This is the floor plan of the Theatre

How you can book

You can check the availability of the theatre by contacting customer service

For costs contact us and ask for the theatre custodian.  Or you phone the theatre custodian on ph:(06) 863 1603.

To request a booking fill in our online booking request

Facilities provided 

The auditorium

• A flat floor raised stage, with catwalks and lighting bars 
• Theatre light 60 point set up
• Lighting Desk: Cuemaster
• Luminaires: 8 - Fresnels 1000 watt, 4 - 650 watt PC, 6 - Cyc 800 watt, 2 - 1000 watt PC

The Rose Room - function room

This is a flat floor area with french doors to the terrace overlooking the city & Taruheru River.  Capacity 200 or capacity at tables 100.

Foyer and Concourse

Managers office, ticket office, toilets and sweet stall.

Kitchen

Well equipped, servery hatches to Rose Room and Concourse 

Dressing rooms

Two dressing rooms equipped with lighted mirrors, will cater for a cast of 30.

Other equipment available on request

Data projector screen, lectern, overhead projector, white boards, mics

We also have 2 pianos, a 2m Bosendorfer Grand and an upright piano.