The Grand Foyer Bar
The Grand Foyer Bar is a cash only bar with no eftpos available. It is open 1 hour before all performance selling alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages plus chocolate bars and ice cream. If you would like to enjoy your wine in a glass in the foyer before re-entering the theatre please advise the bar staff to pour into glass. Due to time contraints coffee is not available during evening performances. Glass is permitted in the ODT InkBox.Alcohol will not be served to minors and identification may be requested. A courtesy phone for taxis is available for use by patrons
Encore Coffee Bar
Our skilled barista Carla and her team operate the Encore Coffee Bar weekdays 8.30am-3.30pm serving a wide range of espresso and specialty coffees and teas. Patrons may bring their own lunch/ food if purchasing coffee
Wheelchair patrons
We advise all wheelchair patrons to pre-book their tickets in advance to secure one of nine wheelchair seats available. When you arrive through the main foyer and are ready to enter the auditorium make your way to the lift where you can go to the stalls or dress circle.
Airconditioning
The air conditioning at The Oamaru Opera House is very intelligent and state of the art. If the room does get too hot it will pump out cool air. If you book a seat right underneath the vent and you're sensitive to cool air we do recommend you look at other seats in the auditorium.
Best places to sit
We cannot recommend the best places to sit in the auditorium as it can be a personal preference. If it is your first time booking a seat at The Oamaru Opera House try and book a seat three rows back and as close to the middle as you can. If it's been a while since your last visit to The Oamaru Opera House you can be rest assured that most poles have now been removed.
Hearing aid loop
Lock Outs
Some performances operate a lock out policy which is decided upon by the performance company and enforced by ushers and venue staff. A Lock Out restricts entry into the theatre until a suitable programme pause usually between 5-15 minutes into the performance. Whilst waiting to enter the theatre patrons may watch the performance on the closed circuit television in the foyer. Please ensure parking and travel arrangements are carefully considered before your visit to the Oamaru Opera House to avoid lateness and lock outs.
Appropriate behavior
Internet
Internet access is available for all Waitaki residents free of charge during weekdays 10am - 4pm via our wireless network. Log ins are available from the ticket office as is a courtesy laptop if required. Non Waitaki residents are encouraged to make a donation at the box office at a rate of $1 per hour.
Cameras and recording devices
As a rule all performances are likely to have copyright restrictions that prohibit the use of recording devices. Ushers and venue staff are authorised to ensure any prohibited recordings are erased or film confiscated if need be. If in doubt please check with ushers of venue staff before attempting to record or take a photograph of a performance.
Cell Phones and Personal Alarms
Please ensure all cell phones, watch alarms and pagers are turned off. Please note that some cell phones switched to silent mode still interfere with our sound systems.
Emergencies
In case of an emergency the Ushers are fully trained to assist all patrons in the evacuation procedure. Patrons will be encouraged to make their way to the nearest exit and assemble outside the Court house.
Tickets
It is encouraged that you keep your ticket in a safe place as it is your voucher to see the show. Look at the ticket carefully, you will see the date, start time, bar open time and entry time. If you misplace your ticket just state your name to the ticket box operator and they will reprint you another.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show.