St. James Theatre, Wellington

Name: St. James Theatre
Address: Wellington, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 4-802 4060

#34 among attractions in Wellington

Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera

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Facts and practical information

The St. James Theatre is a stage theatre located in the heart of New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. The present theatre was designed in 1912 by New Zealand theatre designer Henry Eli White. The theatre currently faces on to Courtenay Place, the main street of Wellington's entertainment district, opposite the Reading Cinema complex. The building is number 83. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1912 (112 years ago)Coordinates: 41°17'36"S, 174°46'48"E

Address

Lambton Ward (Te Aro)Wellington New Zealand

Contact

+64 4-802 4060

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Day trips

St. James Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Cuba Street, Willis Street, Courtenay Place.

~1220 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
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Shopping, Shopping district
Cuba Street, Wellington
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Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Willis Street, Wellington
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~550 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Courtenay Place, Wellington
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~1140 ftE
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~1870 ftNW
Square
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0.4 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Specialty museum
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~1100 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
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~1180 ftW
Fountain, Sculpture
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~1770 ftN
Bridge, View point, Sculpture
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0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. James Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, Wellington (3 min walk), Opera House, Wellington (5 min walk), Enjoy Contemporary Art Space, Wellington (6 min walk), Hannah Playhouse, Wellington (6 min walk).

How to get to St. James Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James Theatre:

Ferry

Wellington Harbour Ferry (18 min walk)

Train

Lambton (18 min walk)
Talavera (20 min walk)

Bus

Wellington Station Bus Interchange (27 min walk)