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The Civic Theatre’s four private boxes are being opened to the public for
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa’s recital on March 10 in a rare opportunity, to support
the Southland Museum and Art Gallery’s redevelopment project.
Southland Museum and Art Gallery Trust trustee, Darren Ludlow, said that as
the Museum’s Patron, Dame Kiri wanted to build awareness around the
redevelopment project.
“Invercargill Venue and Events Management (IVEM) offered the four Civic
Theatre boxes, limited to four people per box, and is donating the proceeds to
the Museum. These are very rarely available. The ticket price is $600 per box
($150 per person), which includes the recital, a bottle of bubbles and a cheese
platter. Museum trustees are delighted the boxes have been opened to
provide a special experience for 16 people to see a Patron at her best,” Mr
Ludlow said.
IVEM Manager Kate Feaver said the last time the boxes were used was
2006. “The opportunity for the public to purchase seats in the boxes is unique
because as a rule, they are never sold. This is due to access to and from the
boxes, and limited sight from the boxes to the stage.
“The visbilitiy will not be an issue for a concert such as Dame Kiri as she will
be centre-stage and viewable from all seats. I believe this will be a very cool
experience for theatre goers, as it may never happen again and they will
receive the VIP treatment,” Ms Feaver said.
The deadline for sales is 2pm on March 10. For information about tickets visit
icc.govt.nz/events/event/an-evening-with-dame-kiri/ or phone (03) 211 3202.
The recital starts at 7.30pm.