Auckland - New Zealand's North Island - page 158

Auckland's main arts and entertainment complex is grouped around Aotea Sq. Branded
The Edge ( 09-357 3355; www.the-edge.co.nz ) , it comprises the Town Hall, Civic Theatre ( Click
here ) and Aotea Centre.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Auckland Town Hall
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(305 Queen St) This elegant Edwardian venue (1911) hosts the NZ Symphony Orchestra
( www.nzso.co.nz ) and Auckland Philharmonia ( www.apo.co.nz ) . Also used by international rock
bands.

Aotea Centre
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(50 Mayoral Dr; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm) Theatre, dance, ballet and opera. NZ
Opera ( www.nzopera.com ) regularly performs here.

THEATRE

Q Theatre
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( 09-309 9771; www.qtheatre.co.nz ; 305 Queen St) Theatre by various companies and intimate live
music. Silo Theatre ( www.silotheatre.co.nz ) often performs here.

Classic Comedy Club
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( 09-373 4321; www.comedy.co.nz ; 321 Queen St; tickets $5-27) Performances on Mondays and from
Wednesday to Saturday.

COMEDY

Maidment Theatre
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THEATRE

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( 09-308 2383; www.maidment.auckland.ac.nz ; 8 Alfred St) The University's theatre often stages
Auckland Theatre Company ( www.atc.co.nz ) productions.

Sport

Eden Park
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RUGBY, CRICKET

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