About Hawkins Theatre
Hawkins Theatre was built in 1990 by the former Papakura District Council. Then-mayor of Papakura George Hawkins, for whom the theatre is named, saw the development of a performing arts venue as vital to a thriving local community and a healthy theatre scene.
The Hawkins Theatre began life essentially as a venue for hire but has steadily evolved over the years into a community cinema and performing arts venue. It has hosted everything from local theatre to touring shows such as Men In Tutus, the Royal NZ Ballet, the South Auckland Performing Arts Festival and Kelvin Cruickshank from TV’s Sensing Murder. It also hosts a season of films, with a particular focus on New Zealand, overseas festival and 'Arthouse' films. 2012 also saw the launch of the Hawkins Youth Theatre Company, which has been hugely popular with local youth.
Venue hire
Hawkins Theatre is a 270-seat performing arts venue suitable for all kinds of dance and music shows as well as cinema. In the past, as well as community theatre projects and films, the Hawkins Theatre has also played hosts to large-scale, commercial touring music shows, regular comedy shows and dance shows.
The Hawkins Theatre is a modern, up-to-date performing arts venue available for hire. It offers good access, off-street parking, and good quality, comfortable seating, all with unobstructed views. Some disabled seating is also available.
To find out how to book and for all enquiries, visit the Hawkins Theatre website.
Office hours
Hawkins Theatre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Closed on weekends and public holidays unless there is a performance, and then it will be open one hour before the start.
Contact
Visit us: 13 Ray Small Drive, Papakura
Phone us: 09 297 7712
Email us: office@hawkinstheatre.co.nz
Enquiries and bookings: hawkinstheatre.co.nz/
Hawkins Theatre Facebook: facebook.com/HawkinsTheatre/
Youth Theatre Facebook: facebook.com/hawkinsyouth/
