St. James Theatre

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former theatre and cinema in Auckland, New Zealand

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1St. James Theatre

Welcome to Queen Street, the primary commercial artery of Auckland, and to the grand facade of the St. James Theatre. …
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2The Grand Foyer and Marble Staircase

Step through the entrance doors and immediately register the psychological shift intended by the architect. You are now standing in the Grand Foyer, a space engineered to induce immediate awe. …
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3The Stalls and the Proscenium Arch

Proceeding through the heavy velvet acoustic curtains, we enter the main auditorium and stand within the Stalls. The sheer volume of the space is breathtaking, originally designed to seat an audience of over two thousand people. …
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4The Dress Circle and Statuary

Let us move up to the Dress Circle, the most prestigious tier of seating in the theater. As you ascend, the sheer scale of the architectural ambition becomes even more apparent. …
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5The Backstage and Fly Tower

Transitioning through the heavy stage doors, we step into the utilitarian, fiercely functional world of the backstage area. The contrast with the opulent auditorium is jarring; here, bare brick walls, heavy steel counterweights,…
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6The Historic Projection Room

Ascending to the highest, most isolated point in the building, we locate the historic projection room. The St. …
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7The Organ Chambers

To conclude our interior sections, direct your attention to the ornate grilles located high on the walls flanking the proscenium arch. These decorative screens hide the massive, cavernous organ chambers. …
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8St. James Theatre

As we exit the St. James Theatre and step back into the bright, chaotic reality of modern Queen Street, take one final look at the facade. …
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