The Century Theatre is Hawkes Bay premier mid-sized performance venue, hosting a regular programme of music, meetings, lectures, dance and drama.
It has superb acoustics, air-conditioning and tiered seating for 330, and is host to both national and international conferences desiring an auditorium of this size, together with the special ambience of a Museum, Exhibition Galleries and Store, all sited within the complex.
Conference facilities include a foyer and Founders' Room and there is a kitchen for all catering facilities or breakout area.
Dimensions of the Theatre are: ceiling height 5-7m, floor space 200 m sq.
Founders' Room:ceiling height 2.8 m - 4 m, floor space 180 m sq., 100 people max.
Access by ground floor/stairs to theatre, access by stairs to Founders' Room, entrance width 1.7m, height 2.1 m, indoor area, spot light, air conditioning, heating, wheelchair access to theatre, morning/afternoon tea, table water, phone, fax, photocopier, e-mail, telephone line can be installed.
Whiteboard, blackboard, marker pens, overhead & data projector, tape cassette player, lectern, microphone, stage, 16 and 35 mm movie and DVD projection.
Reception area for trade displays and registration desk.
Theatre has suround sound 5.1 dolby and hearing aid loop.