Clarence St Theatre

This is a great theatre in our community. They are able to accomodate over 500 people. They have a good sized bar, selling drinks and snacks. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The seating is not fixed, so you don’t feel trapped in cramped seats. We have been to see kids shows here, stand up comedy, and quite a few plays as well. Always feel welcome and comfortable. Parking is not too bad. I often park on the street nearby. As long as you get there early it’s not normally an issue.

Travelled from Rotorua to the theatre in pouring rain to see Chicago" today. Absolutely fabulous show - excellent dancing and singing and made to feel most welcome. Will be back ... oh and the trip home? The rain just kept coming down."

First time visit to the theatre and was pleasantly surprised. Well organized, helpful staff, seating was good with plenty of leg room. The acoustic were very good and the view of the stage was excellent. We will be looking out for other events and will be back.Thanks Clarence theatre for a great evening. Those that have not been there should certainly give it a try.

Having seen a few great shows at The Clarence Street Theatre you can imagine the excitement at the thought of a great evening's entertainment when, for one night only, Cabaret Naughty but Nice was billed at this grand establishment.Being the talk of the office, a group of colleagues and friends arrived expecting to see a show of dancing, singing and comedy.Well, apart from the singing, (of which the artists had great voices) it was very cringeworthy watching them murder renditions of some fabulous 'cabaret songs'.I, as with some of my group were also perplexed with the racous crowd in the balcony seating : were they paid to 'enjoy' themselves? To bring down the house with cheers, screaming and woops.....?? It appears that they were the only ones enjoying themselves last night.....or were they?Perhaps my idea of cabaret differs from last night's performance? Perhaps I was expecting the razza mataz of olde New York style showgirls dancing perfect choreographed moves in time with their singing? Perhaps they two guys thought they were a comedy duo but weren't,  delivering more crass than comedy. Perhaps it was an huge advertising gimmick for Blush Gin????? Or......just perhaps.......?Leaving at the break was the best option all round, (as it seemed with other patrons)  Sorry Clarence but last night's show was a flop.

Awesome theatre within our lovely town. I had the pleasure of working in the bars here for 4 years previously and was always treated with so much kindness and respect. The staff and customers were lovely, and the environment to work in was extremely healthy - I would recommend this theatre to customers that would like good service and entertainment, and would recommend to those looking for employment to reach out and see if it would be a good fit!

Very good. It is well set out and very comfortable.

Great show. Awesome integration of te Reo with lots of popular songs, and bringing to the fore lots of traditional Maori waiata too. Really got audience participation par excellence!

Comfortable seating, friendly staff. Wine and beer available too . Great night out!!

Very roomy and just right for the kids to enjoy a musical and the parents to enjoy a beer.