Theatre’s new/old visage revealed as covers come off

The newly restored neoclassical façade of the 102-year-old Hamilton Hotel building – now the frontage of the Waikato Regional Theatre – has been unveiled with the removal of the first section of a scaffolding shelter surrounding the building.

The long-awaited appearance of the pristine plaster of the old hotel frontage is another visible milestone in the ongoing construction of the 1300-seat theatre that promises to revolutionise entertainment in the city.