The Meteor Theatre is a
black box theatre
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in
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,
New Zealand
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. Run since 2014 by the One Victoria Trust,
the theatre is located in a former
soft drink
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s factory at the southern end of
Victoria Street in the central city. Various configurations of the space are possible, allowing up to 650 patrons to attend performances, with the main auditorium, "The Black Box", capable of seating 150.
[
Significant refurbishment of the building took place in 2018 to bring the building up to modern day earthquake standards.]
References
External links
The Meteor Theatre
Culture in Hamilton, New Zealand
Theatres in New Zealand
Buildings and structures in Hamilton, New Zealand
Tourist attractions in Hamilton, New Zealand
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