The Boatshed, Wellington, New Zealand

THE BOATSHED (THE STAR BOATING CLUB)

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The Boatshed, Taranaki St Wharf
Phone (04) 801 5090 or (04) 472 7435 Fax (04) 499 4122
P.O. Box 2887, Wellington, New Zealand
www.theboatshedvenue.co.nz

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The following mostly taken from the excellent Wellington City Council Heritage Building Inventory:

The Star Boating Club was formed in 1856 and is possibly one of the oldest rowing clubs in New Zealand. William Chatfield, the Thorndon Village Architect, designed the present boating club building in 1885. As the club had already had previous moves due to reclamation Chatfield designed the boat shed on iron rails. In 1889 it was towed away from impending reclamation by a steam engine to it's resting place at 51 Jervois Quay.

From 1969 to 1973 Downstage Theatre company moved temporarily to the Star Boating Club while the Hannah Playhouse was being constructed. In 1989 the building was moved again, 100 metres forward onto the wharf as part of the first stage of the Lambton Harbour Development.

The upper story of the building is available for hire for functions etc., and has been used as a venue and official club of the New Zealand International Festival of the Arts.

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The Boatshed - Revision date 04/05

Company

Venue Name

The Boatshed

Street address:

Taranaki St Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand

Postal address:

P.O.Box 2887, Wellington, New Zealand

Web Site:

www.theboatshedvenue.co.nz

E-mail:

info@theboatshedvenue.co.nz

Telephones:

(04) 801 5090 or (04) 472 7435. Fax: (04) 499 4122

Physical Venue Description:

Top floor of Heritage Building (ground floor still in use as boatshed for Star Rowing Club)

Operating Structure:

Venue for hire.

Key Personnel:

Deb Feast

Public Areas:

Large main room with polished wood floor, carpeted bar area, balconies and decks overlooking lagoon. Typical capacities: Theatre 250; Classroom 250; Cocktail 300; Banquet 200

Catering:

Full bar and kitchen facilities - own choice of caterer, special licence facility by arrangement or wholesale alcohol deliveries.

Ticketing:

n/a

Disabled access:

No - plans underway to incorporate a paraplegic lift.

History:

Other:

No cut-off time for evening functions, no noise restriction, fully gas heated, panoramic views of surrounding central city area and sea, central city location on waterfront.

Technical

Auditorium Description:

Approx. 280 sq. meters of open layout incorporating main room and bar area. Large windows.

Stage:

n/a

Hanging Plot:

n/a

Getin:

Up steps onto balconies and through doors.

Dressing Rooms:

n/a

Stage manager:

n/a

Misc

n/a

Other:

n/a

Lighting

Lx Control:

"section lighting options and dimming facilities"

Dimmers:

n/a

Luminaires:

n/a

Sound

Control:

n/a

Output:

n/a

Accessories:

n/a

Effects Units

n/a

Hanging Plot:

n/a

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