Theatre will feature heritage elements
A critical aspect of the Waikato Regional Theatre project is ensuring that heritage elements from the former Hamilton Hotel are preserved and re-used.
The largest and most striking example at this point is the retention of the Hotel’s neo-classical street façade, the engineering of which was explained in our last issue.
Less obvious have been the careful removal and storage of a range of internal components from the century-old building, so they can be reinstated in the new complex, including more items and materials than Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga requires to be saved.
Graham Boswell is in charge of the removal, storage and reinstatement of heritage items from the Hotel. A long-time Fosters Construction man, his main role is the site’s Traffic and Logistics Manager, so he’s the face you’re most likely to see around the front gate and on the street outside.
Read more and see pictures of the saved heritage items.
Changing view as work progresses
These photos taken from the KPMG building show progress on the Theatre site from February to September this year, from its encapsulation for asbestos removal to the installation of the façade retention frame.
Please do Take a Seat!
The Take a Seat effort continues apace! We still have many more seats to name, so do please consider making a donation of $1500 to get you or your family’s name, or your business’ title, on to a seat in the auditorium of the new Waikato Regional Theatre.
Visit sharethestage.co.nz/takeaseat to find out more and donate.
Save the date > Share the Stage Showcase 28 October
The Share the Stage Showcase is happening at 7pm on Friday 28 October at the Clarence St Theatre, an opportunity for Waikato Regional Theatre supporters to gather and celebrate the effort to date.
This will be a local talent variety show featuring a range of acts from across the community, with the ‘entrance fee’ being ‘donate what you think it's worth’ on the way out.
More information to follow!
