Now that both theatres are fully operational the Trust has seeded the War Memorial Theatre and Lawson Field Theatre Endowment Fund with a focus on perpetuity.
The fund with Sunrise will be used for all the “nice to have stuff” including sound technology, capital, and upgrades, whilst Gisborne District Council is responsible for repairs and maintenance.
The War Memorial Theatre originally opened in 1957 as a dance hall. It was redeveloped in 2015 and is now a state-of-the-art 500 seat theatre. Built in 1952, the Lawson Field Theatre is the main venue for community theatre, dance, and drama, as well as exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and weddings.
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