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Circa Theatre Tours

As a leader of arts and culture in Wellington for over 50 years, 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 1 Taranaki St, Te Aro.

A Circa Councilor will take you on a unique guided tour of this historic building, including rarely seen backstage areas. 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.

There will be 2x 1-hour tours daily at 11am and 1pm on Fri 25 (outside of Wellington Heritage Festival), Sat 26, and Mon 28 Oct, and only 1x tour on Sun 27 October at 1pm.

Duration: 1 hour per tour.

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
Circa Theatre (next to Te Papa), 1 Taranaki St, Te Aro, Wellington

Regions

Wellington CBD

Tags

Walking Tour

Event times

11am-12pm Sat 26 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $10, koha welcome

Max 20 people per tour and bookings are essential.

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1-2pm Sat 26 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $10, koha welcome

Max 20 people per tour and bookings are essential.

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1-2pm Sun 27 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $10, koha welcome

Max 20 people per tour and bookings are essential.

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11am-12pm Mon 28 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $10, koha welcome

Max 20 people per tour and bookings are essential.

Book now

1-2pm Mon 28 Oct


Booking required

Cost: $10, koha welcome

Max 20 people per tour and bookings are essential.

Book now

Circa Theatre

One of Te Whanganui-a-Tara's most recognisable buildings, and a fascinating history, Circa Theatre holds a special place in the collective heart of Wellington. 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 past 50 years, with two performance stages that see over twenty shows annually. These 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.

Email: circa@circa.co.nz

Phone: 048017992