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Christchurch Repertory Theatre

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Christchurch Repertory Theatre

The opening of Christchurch's Radiant Hall (soon renamed Repertory Theatre) in 1929 confirmed a move away from neoclassical-style theatres to more modern designs, in this case the Spanish-mission style. The flamboyant Kilmore Street building stood out in the streetscape, but suffered severe damage in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and was demolished. 

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Ben Schrader, Theatres, cinemas and halls – Rapid growth, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/42385/christchurch-repertory-theatre (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Ben Schrader, published 21 August 2013.