Theatre Saint-James (or St. James Theatre) is located in the heart of New Zealand's capital - Wellington.

When, in 1912, was built by His Majesty's Theatre (later named St. James Theatre), it was the largest theatre in New Zealand, Australia and the surrounding Islands. The skill of the architect Henry white, who built the theater building, was widely known on both sides of the Tasman sea. In addition to the St. James Theatre in Wellington Henry white designed the 120 theatres. Saint James was the first in this hemisphere, whose frame was made of steel and reinforced concrete. Designed for the vaudeville stage, was lower and wider than in other theaters, they made the audience closer to the actors. The interior of the auditorium was decorated with cherubim, intricate swirls, gilded lyres, harps, putti and masks of drama and Comedy.

In the 1980s, the building was threatened with demolition. Then the inhabitants of Wellington stood up for him. Led by photographer Grant Sheehan, and later Peter Harcourt, there was organized a campaign against the demolition of the building, which was a success. The building is not demolished. The city Council of Wellington set up the Foundation of the theatre of St. James and agreed to provide $10.7 million for the reconstruction and modernization of the theatre. There were other sponsors who have managed to raise $21.4 million, which was spent on alterations to the building.

The theatre of St. James was awarded the new Zealand Historical Places among the first category of outstanding cultural and historically significant buildings.

Auditorium capacity: 1 552 seats, Banquet hall accommodates 289 people, and auditorium theatre - 320 people. In the large foyer of the theatre you can eat in the cafe Jimmy.

The theatre is the main venue for the most important celebrations of Wellington: awards, prizes, Grand concerts and shows, exhibitions, presentations, etc.