http://www.mayfairkaikoura.co.nz
HISTORY
Kaikoura's Mayfair Theatre was a purpose built theatre built in 1935, we have the framed original plan on the wall in the foyer. It has survived over the years through the help of the community and is run today by a manager and overseen by a committee of volunteers who help out on a regular basis.
We still run the original Westarc projectors using Carbon arcs and our projectionists are very skilled in keeping everything running smoothly - we still have half time. But we have upgraded to digital on most new movies now!
Our seats are lovely and comfortable and were generously donated to us by the Cook family from the Art Centre Cinema in Christchurch. The theatre has been painted inside and out in recent times and the Art Deco effect has been preserved.
All inquiries are welcomed and we often do a quick tour of the theatre before the movie or at half time for the many visitors who are interested in our antiquated but efficient operation.
