The Meteor Theatre Explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hamilton's Meteor Theatre in high demand. Edwards, Steve. stuff.co.nz. 10 March 2015. 2 February 2019.
  2. "The Meteor," eventfinda.co.nz. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  3. Web site: Search for more money for Meteor Theatre project. Wilkie, Kelsey. stuff.co.nz. 30 March 2017. 14 April 2017.
  4. Web site: 2020-08-04. Crowds flock back to theatres as desire for Covid-era fun grows. 2021-06-01. Stuff. en.
  5. Web site: May 17, 2021. Heathers The Musical At The Meteor . 2021-06-01. www.scoop.co.nz.