The Whitestone Contracting Auditorium is an Edwardian proscenium arch lyric theatre seating  500. Complete with ornate plasterwork and guilding the theatre has been refurbished to recreate the grandeur of a 1907 Opera house.

Audience comfort is paramount and new, generously spaced seating, excellent sightlines, wheelchair accessibility to both the stalls, circle and airconditioning make the any performance and enjoyable experience.

The Whitestone Contracting Auditorium can be hired in a number of configurations ranging from apron stage and stalls only suited to public meetings and A.G.M.s through to full stage applications.

The Oamaru Opera House exclusively uses the Kingsgate Hotel Brydone, Oamaru to provide exellence in food and beverage services.

All venue hire packages are tailored to the needs of the client to ensure top quality service and the ultimate venue experience. A rate card and sample catering menus are available to download for use as a guide only. For an accurate quote for your event please contact the Oamaru Opera House using the link below.

Contact us for a quote

Download guide Venue Hire Rate Card

Download sample Buffet menus

Download sample Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea and Lunch menus