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Circa Theatre Behind the Scenes Tour

Discover the 50-year history of Circa Theatre with a 1-hour guided tour of Wellington’s foyer and backstage area at this historical building on the waterfront.

As a leader of arts and culture in Wellington, Circa Theatre brings quality playwriting and performance to the Capital's glorious waterfront. Discover and celebrate the 50-year history of Wellington’s iconic Circa Theatre with a 1-hour guided tour of Wellington’s foyer and backstage area at this historical building on the waterfront. You will be taken on a unique guided tour of this historic building, including the back of house, which is usually actors only! Learn about the fascinating building move from 7 Harris Street to 1 Taranaki Street – including how the facade of 120-year-old Westport Chambers was trucked across the road and the new theatre built in behind it.

Health & Safety

Walking tour with stairs to the upper floor. Working theatre, can include moving props and people. Please wear good shoes and dress for the weather. The tour may be cancelled in bad weather.

Location
1 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

Regions

Wellington CBD
Wellington

Tags

Walking Tour
Site Tour
Talk
Experience

Event times

11am-12pm Sat 24 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $40pp

Email circa@circa.co.nz or call our friendly Box Office on 04 801 7992

1-2pm Sat 24 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $40pp

Email circa@circa.co.nz or call our friendly Box Office on 04 801 7992

11am-12pm Sun 25 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $40pp

Email circa@circa.co.nz or call our friendly Box Office on 04 801 7992

1-2pm Sun 25 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $40pp

Email circa@circa.co.nz or call our friendly Box Office on 04 801 7992

11am-12pm Mon 26 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $40pp

Email circa@circa.co.nz or call our friendly Box Office on 04 801 7992

1-2pm Mon 26 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $40pp

Email circa@circa.co.nz or call our friendly Box Office on 04 801 7992

Event hosts

Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre is a leader of New Zealand Theatre and has a nationwide reputation of quality playwriting and performance. Located on the vibrant Wellington waterfront, hundreds of productions have been presented by Circa over the years. There are two performance stages that see over 20 shows annually, these two performance spaces are renown to showcase an eclectic mix of theatre styles, which includes a mix of popular and academic, comedy and drama, musicals and play readings, solo shows and pantomime. Circa provides Wellington and surrounds theatre-loving audience a very diverse and vibrant suite of entertainment and is considered one of New Zealand’s liveliest and most innovative theatres.

Email: marketingmanager@circa.co.nz

Phone: 048307781

Website: https://www.circa.co.nz