The Detour Theatre is located at the Historic Village on 17th Avenue West, Tauranga. Enter via driveway opposite St Johns Ambulance Station. The theatre is directly behind the Wickham Preschool.
Parking is often available next to the theatre.
Click on the map above to open a larger map of the area.
Our Building Project Summary...
In November 2007 the Detour Theatre Trust began a long term lease of the 1911 Baptist Hall located at the Historic Village on 17th Avenue. Immediately the Trust began planning for the renovation of the hall into an intimate 85 seat theatre, with office space and storage. A team of volunteer trades people have undertaken the work ensuring a quality completion. The project was funded by donations from Charitable groups and individuals who are enthusiastic about the work of the Detour Theatre Trust in the community. All construction work has now been completed and signed off by the Building Inspectors.
Key work in the project... Inside
New fire alarm and emergency lighting system installed
Significant repairs to the stage
Raised seating
Office space built
Storage for set
Small waiting lounge
Mezzanine floor with storage for props and costumes and operation of lighting / sound
Additional dressing room
Key work in the project... Outside
New paving in front of the theatre
Disabled parking
Disabled access ramp (Building owners paid for and completed this work).
Thanks to our sponsors and helpers...
- Cheshire Trust
- Legacy Trust - donation to the upgrade of the building
- All of the private donors who have contributed to this project... there were many.
- Stu Pegg who got the project rolling. Without Stu we would never have got started!
- Ian Lloyd Structural Engineers. The Detour Theatre Trust gratefully acknowledges the assistance beyound the call of duty provided by Ian.
- Brian Davies Architect. Brians advice and expertise were crucial to the success of our project.
- Todd, Brian D, Brian T, Murray T, Bruce, Murray E, Ian, Mike Dave... and all the other guys who measured, cut, hammered, dug, painted and bolted.
- Janie, Becks, Scotty and Barry at the Village. It all began with Janie's phone call... "We have a building you might be interested in". :)
