Hamilton Press

Drama as theatre site announced

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JUSTIN DEN OTTER

Hamilton doesn’t need a new theatre. I thought the whole rebuild idea had been canned? Better to use the money to support Hamilton’s smaller theatres especially since this site is likely even smaller than they are.

TRUDI WEBBER

I don’t think parking is the issue. I think the quality of the new theatre is what is paramount. Does the proposed site really have enough room to build a theatre than can be used by the groups that will use it? Will it attract the big shows that currently just bypass Hamilton like we don’t exist? I get sick of everything being in Auckland because that adds a real cost and time to going to see anything.

SUSAN O’KEEFE

The reason I don’t like going into the city is the parking. So where are the cars going to park on a Friday and Saturday night when the city is already full. I’m not keen to walk any distance on my own late at night after a show to get to my car. Hopefully the venue includes car parking. Hopefully the plan is forward thinking and takes into account a growing city.

JULIE LEA

Looks like a great location, I think it might help Hamilton being on Victoria Street.

MICHELLE BROWN

Sounds like a great idea, it will be a real asset to the city and will be close to the museum and cafes and restaurant­s.

AMANDA SCHAAKE

Bloody brilliant idea! Get a bit of culture into the south end. Love it! Bars, restaurant­s and theatre. Fabulous!

 ??  ?? Weasked our Neighbourl­y readers what they thought of the Hamilton Hotel site marked as the place for a new regional theatre to replace Founders. Waikato Regional Theatre Governance Panel chairman Julian Elder and he former Hamilton Hotel.
Weasked our Neighbourl­y readers what they thought of the Hamilton Hotel site marked as the place for a new regional theatre to replace Founders. Waikato Regional Theatre Governance Panel chairman Julian Elder and he former Hamilton Hotel.

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