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Te Whare Whakaari o Te War Memorial

War Memorial Theatre

War Memorial Theatre is a 500 seat theatre.

War Memorial Theatre features a proscenium arch, raised stage, fly tower, orchestra pit, grand piano and full technical capabilities.  It has 6 dressing rooms with toilets and showers, a backstage green room with kitchenette, loading dock and catering kitchen. It’s fully accessible.

Seats 362 in the stalls and 138 in the circle. Fully air conditioned with a licensed bar.

The foyer with a field of poppies ceiling is available for functions and events.

The War Memorial Theatre is located in Bright Street close to the central city shopping area - here on Google map

Book the theatre

For information or to book the theatre, fill in the contact form at Gisborne Theatres

Buy tickets to a show

To see what's on and to buy tickets, go to Gisborne Theatre website

Tickets are also on sale at Gisborne iSite, open 7 days 8.30am - 5pm.