Due to the location of devonport, the village became an important farming and shipbuilding centre with close links to new zealands naval history. Considered to be the bible of theatre history, this is an essential. The paranaple arts centre home of the town hall theatre and the devonport regional gallery will launch its 2020 program of exhibitions and performances at 6pm on wednesday 11 december. The establishment of the devonport steam ferry company in 1881 connecting the settlement to central auckland transformed it into a suburb. As a peninsula surrounded by sea and strategically placed to defend nzs largest harbour from the onslaught of wouldbe attackers, devonport remains home to the navy and retains much of its early nautical history. East of devonport lies north head, the northern promontory guarding the mouth of the harbour the population of devonport and the adjoining.
Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Devonport history trail visit devonport, auckland, new zealand. The devonport bookshop is an independent bookshop specialising in high quality publications of fiction and nonfiction with an emphasis on childrens books and tasmanian books. The vch is also a vast, diverse and lively community of historians, researchers and local groups, working on county histories across england. Bringing you the best theatre and event experiences in the dayton region. Devonport was originally one of the three towns along with plymouth and east stonehouse. See 42 photos and 7 tips from 146 visitors to the victoria picture palace and theatre. A history from their inception in 1933 9780786426300. Devonport heritage 2017 inc is a new community group formed to celebrate and encourage heritage protection in devonport the society role is to promote awareness and appreciation of devonport s rich history and act as a lobby group for heritage restoration. Devonport, stoke and stonehouse high school for girls education in old devonport devonport telegraph and plymouth chronicle the devonport telephone exchange. Devonport history trail visit devonport, auckland, new. Charles dickens, who had a deep love of theatre and might have developed into the 19thcenturys classic dramatist, therefore steered clear of stage writing himself and made his fortune in the novel. Bookit repertory theatre was founded 30 years ago as an artists collective, adapting short stories for performance and touring them throughout the northwest. Tickets are allocated and we advise to book early to secure your chosen seat.
Whitcoulls rewards is an exciting program where you earn points for every dollar you spend. A complete history of every cinema theres ever been in plymouth past, present and future. Brockett willingly admits that no book can hold all the various ranges that can be covered in theatre history. Buy a history of the american musical theatre 1 by nathan hurwitz isbn. History of devonport a waterside neighbourhood of plymouth. We were in cinema three so can only comment on this one, well. The cambridge history of british theatre wikipedia. Devonport is a harbourside suburb of auckland, new zealand.
It was initially called flagstaff, when a signalling station was set up on takarunga mt victoria in 1841, but was renamed devonport in 1868. Devonport village is one of aucklands oldest areas, settled by maori around the mid 14th century and later colonized by the pakeha. The history of devonport as told in a growing selection of articles. The name devonport was chosen when the towns of torquay and formby amalgamated in 1890. Spirit of tasmanias ferry terminals can be found at station pier in port melbourne, victoria on the mainland and at the esplanade in east devonport, tasmania. Nationally, devonport s victoria theatre 1912 is believed to be new zealands earliest surviving purposebuilt cinema constructed with a shallow platform.
Devonport s past has a continued presence in the community. The vic devonport 2020 all you need to know before you. These ticket types are published on the link through to the ticket booking page. It actively works with publishers and authors to hold book launches, author. With 4 wall to wall cinema screens featuring the highest quality crystal clear digital. It was published and printed by james william henry martin and family, who managed the devonport printing works at 56 victoria. The vic lounge bar is our integrated social space with a great selection of hot and cold drinks, wines and craft beers, tapas menu, and a gelato sundae dessert menu. Navigation within this section will change now and then, as more material is addded. Devonport vintage bookshop was established in april 2007 and the bookshop, under this and other names, was in devonport for over 17 years.
Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of devonport. The victoria theatre trust have now purchased the building and renovated to bring it back into the film business, as well as running live theatre. If you have any ideas or suggestions about how we can make this a better website, please use the online form to contact us. Bookit repertory theatre was founded by a group of theatre artists who love to read and are passionate about literacy. Devonport is the southern terminus for the spirit of tasmania ferries spirit i and ii travel the 11 hours to melbourne. We are a community cinema and performing arts space in the heart of devonport and strive to bring you the best of films, live performances, and filmmaking. It works with the victoria theatre trust, which you can read more about here.
The first issue of this weekly suburban newspaper came out on thursday 3rd november 1921. Twentyfive centuries of stage history in more than 300 basic documents and other primary material a. The victoria theatre is the oldest surviving purposebuilt cinema in the southern hemisphere. Stunning beaches, miltary history, boutique shops and local events. Dayton live is the only outlet authorized to sell tickets for events at the schuster center, victoria theatre, pnc arts annex, and the loft theatre. The devonport entertainment and convention centre comprises of a proscenium arch theatre, foyer, three function rooms and a licensed restaurant. The vic cinema cafe theatre, 4856 victoria rd, auckland. History the study of whom weve been, and how we got to where we are is vital to understanding our place in our everchanging world. Marlon wayans jun 27 the vic theatre jam productions. Victoria county history institute of historical research. History of devonport, in plymouth and devon map and description. All photos were taken by john boom and are being presented by australian pictorials.
In honor of national book lovers day, we put together a list of our top 10. Perhaps because of its music hall linkage, the plays were not always taken seriously. Devonport bookshop australian independent bookseller home. Listen to devonport s audio walking tour, or find the best places to sleep and dine in devonport. Devonport is one of the most historic neighbourhoods in plymouth. Devonport tasmania and surrounds a pictorial history. Ironically, devonport was declared the first nuclear free borough council in 1981. I was looking for a group that had old photos of the devonport area and. Discover the landing site of one of the first maori wakas to new zealand, two maori pa sites and the grave of esteemed maori chief eru patuone. We would like to thank our customers for continued support in these difficult times.
Find out more on the devonport heritage trail page and download the trail leaflets. It is for people who like their history fairly neat. The local histories collection includes books that can be searched by both the current and former municipality names, since several municipalities amalgamated in 2015 and the majority of the collection is about the former municipalities, not the current ones. Devonport school board education in old devonport local government in old devonport devonport, stoke and stonehouse high school for girls education in old devonport devonport telegraph and plymouth chronicle the devonport telephone exchange.
Devonport once had a roundhouse and railway maintenance yards on the foreshore of the mersey river. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Early history from historical documents and the minute books. Click here to sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date with latest book releases, news and more membership is free and youll receive a monthly newsletter, special offers, competitions and invitations to our special events. If you have any more information or images for this theatre that you are willing to share please contact me. However while the bookshop is now closed i am continuing to trade as the online vintage bookshop. Under impresario alfred butt, the victoria palace theatre continued the musical theatre tradition by presenting mainly varieties, and under later managements, repertory and revues. The staff at devonport bookshop pride themselves on their customer service, product knowledge and its special order service. A well restored historic cinema, with good modern seating. Good old devonport is a page to look back when days were easier and how things have changed for the good or then again for the bad. Josh papakura central school come celebrate matariki with a giant scale puppet show of magical glowinthedark characters from maori myth and legend.
Reminiscences of devonport do you have stories and memories of old devonport. The victoria picture palace and theatre movie theater in. If we as individuals and a society want to understand our place in the modern world, to ground ourselves, we have to look to the past. The full 2020 program will be unveilled and it is set to be an exceptional yearlong season of cultural events for the northwest coast. The vic cinema, in the heart of aucklands seaside village of devonport, offers the best new films, live performances and special events.
History origins edit the theatre began life as a small concert room above the stables of the royal standard hotel, a small hotel and tavern built in 1832 at what was then 522 stockbridge terrace, on the site of the present theatre not, as sometimes stated, on land where the train station now stands. Twentieth century naval dockyards devonport and portsmouth. Devonport theatre see plymouthdock devonport theatre. Devonport tasmania and surrounds a pictorial history has 4,842 members. In the 1920s the crystal theatre was built in king edward street. Victoria theatre association and ticket center stage are now dayton live. This is one of plymouths character areas, even our names are quirky, such as mutton cove, pottery quay and north corner. The victoria theatre and picture palace is located in devonport, on aucklands picturesque north shore. A complete history of every cinema theres ever been in.
Started in 2004, the directory has been a very useful resource for newcomers to devonport and also the established local community. Devonport victoria road board school education in old devonport devonport volunteer fire brigade. Search the list victoria theatre heritage new zealand. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. The dock theatre, cumberland gardens, plymouth dock devonport. A true new zealand ghost story by erica together with my partner and son the 3 of us moved to an old villa in devonport about 12 years ago. Sep 09, 2009 devonport is located in tasmania, australia. New book the origins of the potteries victoria theatre is. The cambridge history of british theatre is a nonfiction work consisting of three volumes in book form. Our books range from biographies of film and theatre luminaries, to playscripts, librettos, monologue books, and explorations of film and theatre history. New book the origins of the potteries victoria theatre is out this month. The theatres, however, knew better, and dramatised his work hot off the press, so that there could be 10 versions of one of his stories playing. Prices for live shows are dependent on the type of show and the price the promoter producer is charging. All the best movies are shown here, the house made gellato is.
The devonport town hall built in 1899 and the courthouse which opened in 1903 are now included in the complex, which is a much loved community venue in northwest tasmania. Known for its beaches and expensive realestate, the area was primarily rural settlement during the time the theatre was built, with devonport being the local hub of activity due to its vicinity to the naval port. Plymouth theatre company is an independant theatre company based in devonport plymouth. Plymouth theatre company is an independent theatre in devonport plymouth and provides year long productions for all ages and genres. Built in 1912 and refurbished in 2010, the victoria is new zealands oldest operating purpose built cinema. Moneybagg yo jul 21 the vic theatre jam productions. The devonport bookshop is an independent bookshop providing a haven for readers in the devonport region of north west tasmania, since 1995. Spirit of tasmania ferry booking, timetables and tickets. Devonport, formerly named plymouth dock or just dock, is a district of plymouth in the english county of devon, although it was, at one time, the more important settlement it became a county borough in 18. The book explores the history of a renowned north staffordshire theatre and the complex relationships behind the scenes. Spilt into four sections, this four mile walk, starting in stonehouse, passes by the newly restored guildhall, the devonport column and the egyptian house before making its way into devonport park.
The victoria county history is a series of publications. We have about 2,000 rare, collectable and some general secondhand books in stock. Devonport entertainment and convention centre tasmanian. Victoria theatre in devonport, nz cinema treasures. Would you like to share your reminiscences with our readers. We are located to the west of the city, with extensive frontage onto the river tamar. Walchs almanac for 1891 records the existence of an ulverstone dramatic club and a mr c dawson as the secretary. Whitney cummings aug 8 the vic theatre jam productions. Devonport photos, maps, books, memories francis frith.
Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for devonport playhouse in plymouth from, the uks biggest entertainment website. Devonport today is just a district within the city of plymouth but until 1914 it was a town in itself. Devonport locals facebook group nz public group facebook. Before the construction of the harbour bridge, car ferries to devonport made it the beginning of the main road north.
Just across auckland harbour from the central business district, the historic suburb of devonport is full of charm and character. Supporting a local cinema with a lot of history all good, however the quality of the movie had a lot to be desired both screen and audio. Some of the early information for this theatre was gleaned from the very informative website of the encyclopaedia of plymouth history. A gilded statue of ballerina anna pavlova is installed on the theatre s cupola which is subsequently lost when removed for safekeeping. From 2010 to 2014, victoria theatre and victoria concert hall underwent a major facelift. Review highlights super experience movies old theatre devonport. With limited time to explore auckland, this morning discovery tour takes in all the highlights. Commercial space to let in devonports arcade nz herald. Devonport is known for maritime history, waterfront walks and colonial charm, yet its full potential is only now becoming apparent, according to nai.
It is located on the north shore, at the southern end of a peninsula that runs southeast from near lake pupuke in takapuna, forming the northern side of the waitemata harbour. A timeline of the history of plymouth local histories. Besides upgrading the performance venues and equipping them with stateoftheart technology, some features that were lost in history. Selecting a location and theatre reading cinemas au. The theatre provides year long productions for all ages and genres. Devonport is located at the mouth of the mersey river 100 km northwest of launceston, 279 km north of hobart and 459 km south of melbourne by ferry. The victoria theatre, with its directional rectangular auditorium, was built two years after aucklands kings theatre. After the second world war the building was purchased.
Devonport s own amazing local cinema theatre presenting a programme of quality films, performing arts and filmmaking in a vibrant and supportive environment. Visit sights including the domain, waitemata harbour, and queen street. The vic devonport 2020 all you need to know before you go. Dec 11, 2015 this characterisation study was commissioned by english heritage, now historic england, to increase our overall understanding of the naval dockyard built environment by telling the national story of 20th century dockyards and the particular narratives of devonport and portsmouth dockyards, the two remaining english naval bases. Devonport, formerly named plymouth dock or just dock, is a district of plymouth in the english county of devon, although it was, at one time, the more important settlement. Please click more info to see updates regarding our current events. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle.
The devonport gazette and greater north shore advocate. Great cinema with wonderful history and great restaurant. This is the most amazing theatre, showing fabulous films. It is defended by a line of ramparts, and the sea entrance is protected by heavy batteries on mount wise. The vic devonport 4856 victoria road, devonport, auckland 0624 phone.