St James Theatre with George Farrant

Join George Farrant, retired Principal Heritage Advisor, to hear about the building proclaimed as 'Auckland's greatest theatre'.

The St James Theatre has had an interesting past with vaudeville shows, musicals, comedy, theatre, movies, dance, and royal command performances gracing its floorboards.

Its future is a bit more chequered since its closure in 2007. In recent years, withdrawal of finance for the planned adjacent multi-storey apartment block (which would have partially funded the completion of restoration of the theatre) leaves its future in a fragile state.

Image: Montage of interior views of St James Theatre. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 7-A11880.

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If we are down to Level 1, join us in person in the Whare Wananga L2 Central City Library or online via Zoom whatever level we are in.