Venue Hire

Little Theatre

Little Theatre is a performance theatre located next to the War Memorial Library on Queens Drive in the heart of Lower Hutt.

The theatre is a perfect space for a dance performance, public lecture, concert, school production or theatre performance. It has a large auditorium space, theatre-style seating and a classic proscenium arch stage.

  • Seats 301 people
  • Foyer fits 70–100 people
  • Wheelchair seating space

  • Stage, with orchestra pit
  • Steinway grand piano
  • Standard upright piano
  • Basic LED stage lighting kit
  • Basic sound system
  • Four dressing rooms
  • A green room with small fridge
  • Accessible backstage toilet and shower facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible seating area

Audio Workshop are our preferred AV suppliers at Little Theatre and will work with you to ensure that you have the equipment you need to deliver a high quality event. They will provide technical advice in the run up to your event.

We highly recommend booking an Audio Workshop technician for rehearsals and performances. Additional fees apply.

T 04 390 0566
E hi@audioworkshop.co.nz

Little Theatre is a popular venue.  You can enquire about hiring Little Theatre by filling out your details on our online form.  Our team will contact you to confirm availability.
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Base weekday hire rate begins at $385.00.
Base weekend hire rate begins at $525.00.

Please note: Rates above exclude mandatory site induction fees, post event checks, cleaning fees and refundable bond.  Hire rates increase during peak periods (September through December). Please contact us for a formal quote and for more information.

Andrew Douglas
Functions & Resource Coordinator
027 369 7391
E venues@dowse.org.nz