Amazing experience at what we do in the shadows event. Secret bar was so good. Staff were amazing and the main reason the vision succeeded and it was very intricate.
Big words for a big event I guess.
Well!!!! Not bad but not the best either. watch a show and have a good time.... Simple philosophy I guess
Went to see Jimmy Carr Live. Was a little hot in venue.
Super Cool theatre. Very ornate. Seats are a little old school uncomfy though if you're big like me
Awesome venue, not many people serving at half time so the queues were long
Good medium sized venue, pretty much impossible to get a bad seat.
Big carol sing held here every year by the Salvation Army.
Shows are amazing. However poor changing facilities and my partner being refused to change our son ....as the baby changing is in the ladies toilets .... will not be attending any shows suitable for children again. My mild complaint was met with disregard and hostility from the staff on the day.
Been to many a good show here I like the seating not sure why but I do. Usual issues getting a drink at the interval but it is always nice to go there.
Odd theatre. Beautiful baroque style on the inside of the theatre, but they don't have staggered seating so just because you pay for an expensive ticket it doesn't mean you can see through the person's head in front of you. The preshow holding area was bleak, like a office building with minimal bar facilities, which had the cheapest swill available one brand only which was disgusting. Had to go to the mojo cafe to get a drinkable pre show wine.
Great classic venue with really nice ambience.Have seen a few shows here now. Probably not a great place to be in an earthquake though!
Went to see 7 Days show Wed night...great show,spoilt somewhat by the terrible service at the half break. Went and stood in the queue to the bar for a couple of beers..for the 1st 10mins we didn't move,the queue seemed to be growing in front of us.Took another 10mins to get to the service counter. By this time the show had restarted, there was still at least another 25-30 people behind me,and I was informed that they had run out of beer.This was all observed by a staff member who did nothing.So , no beersies for me.
If the management company that run the theatre cant provide a full house with half time refreshments in a timely manner, and get them back in time for the 2nd act, then maybe they should try something they can do...like pick up a Mr Wippy franchise
Great venue apart from the heat! So hot with a full house, i had to get up and leave at one point.
It has the old fashioned look about it with those boxes that the Queen herself would be in. Good accoustics. Nice looking. The only thing I don't like is heights
Nice venue for an entertainment. Close to car parks, shops, cafes and bars.
Lovely Theatre - do pre-order interval drinks & enjoy !
The seats need to be replaced with better padded seats. Also needs an air conditioner unit installed as it gets very hot very fast.
I always feel so fancy coming here for shows. Old school cool
Checker of the year 2017 was awesome. The place is beautifully maintained, and the seats have clear view of the stage.
It's intimate and the acoustics are great. Can get a coffee or glass of wine at the attached cafe too
Great night with Jimmy Carr, looking forward to heading back for another event!
Good view even in the cheap seats. We saw Magic Flute (bonkers). Sound was amazing. Did get really hot at the top though. So wear layers and be prepared to strip! I had to take my shoes off in the second half and my wife took off her tights in the interval. Really hot.
Visited this theatre as part of a touring band group in 2017. Right in town, tall ceilings, nice seating and great foyer, close to accommodation and restaurants (& Te Papa Museum!).
Awesome theatre with many great shoes on all the time
A good theatre. Seating is cramped (close together) but the venue is quite lovely.
Good
Place.
A beautiful little theater with the traditional style that everyone loves. The seating on the levels above are very steep, so everyone gets a great view towering over the stage. Not a place for people afraid of heights. Because it's so small, it's easy to see the performances on the stage as they are so close.
The theater looks great. A great place for a conference.
An ornate venue for musical, operatic and dramatic performances, with uninterrupted views from all seats.
Sumptuous, always good view but can get a tad warm. Service and ushering are most excellent.
A great place to see a show. A classic building in wellington
A beautiful old theatre in the heart of Wellington.
Beautifully restored, very slight raised seating with no middle isles. Perfect for central viewing, not so good if someone has to ask an entire half row to stand so they can leave to go to the bar or bathroom (and again on their return have everyone stand).
Multiple options for wheelchair seats but all of course, with no center isle, on the far side of the theatre. Lift access to all floors and accessible toilets.
No mobility parking.
50th anniversary of New Zealand School of Dance Graduation. Awesome production and the theatre is great as usual. Hey helpful staff who take great care of their patrons
Had a brilliant night out at the 10cc concert so many thanks to the St James Theatre for a superb venue
Fabulous shows. Could be a while before we see anything here in the future
A great place to watch a show. The building has very nice architectural features that have been nicely maintained. Check out the renovated cafe attached to the theatre. Very flash.
Beautiful old building, great place to watch a show.
umm this is true haha but also i know that there isa ghost spirit tbh i saw it on youtube
Great venue apart from the physical seats. Longer shows leave your legs a bit numb.
Beautifully restored classic theatre perfect for modern shows or conferences, probably the best venue for anything in Wellington no matter where you sit
Yesterday, 19th April, Sunday 1 pm, I brought my two grand daughters to see Singing in the rain. We were sitting in Stalls-A, seats 40, 41, 42. There was air conditioning blowing very cold air on us. The air was warm only when it started to rain on the stage ... ironic.
This is not the first time I have experienced malfunctioning air conditioning in St James. I was told nothing can be done about this.
I can offer a few suggestions.
Those tickets could have been discounted, with warning about the temperature.
Blankets could have been provided, just like rain ponchos were provided in first rows.
If the air conditioning can not be fixed, please do not sell these tickets at all.
Show was good, worth while seeing from different seats !!!!!
A real asset for the Wellington culture scene. Well laid out and makes for a good evening.The interior of the theatre itself is amazing and rich.
Probably Wellington's best large theatre. Full bar downstairs. Expensive, but high quality.
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