Venues
The Southland Competitions events are held in various venues within Invercargill. The venues (to be confirmed) for 2007 are:- The Central Baptist Church
- Repertory House, and
- Centrestage Theatre
- Lindisfarne Methodist Community Centre (information not yet available)
- Aurora College Auditorium (information not yet available)
Central Baptist Church
Corner Esk and Deveron Streets
The Central Baptist Church is located only a couple of minutes walk from the central shopping district of Invercargill. The venue has been used by the Competitions for many years. Senior Vocal, Junior Vocal and Instrumental classes are all held at this venue on different days.
The venue consists of the main church (performance area) and the Community Centre (warm-up space).
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Repertory House
Corner Esk and Jed Streets
Repertory House, owned by the Invercargill Repertory Society is only one block east of the Central Baptist Church. Right next to Countdown and well within walking distance from town, Repertory House is a more recent addition to the Competitions Venue list (since it was converted from the St Johns Ambulance Hall several years ago.) Speech and Drama is the primary event held at this venue, however the Song in Character for the Junior Vocal has also been held here over recent years.
The venue consists of the main hall/stage (performance area), changing rooms and the Competitions temporary office.
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Centrestage Theatre
State Insurance Building, Don Street
Centrestage Theatre, owned and operated by the Invercargill City Council, is situated right in the very heart of the city. The 314 tiered-seating theatre is situated on the first floor of the State Insurance building next to SIT Downtown and above Southland TV. The theatre boasts a counterweighted flyfloor and a full-size stage perfect for dancers.
The venue consists of the public auditorium (performance area), foyer, and downstairs changing rooms.