The PumpHouse Theatre: A Centre for the Arts by the Lake

 I fell in love the first time I visited the PumpHouse Theatre.

The first time I visited the PumpHouse Theatre it was love at first sight. The theatre was located beside a lake, with wide-sweeping views of the surrounding town. The skies at sunset were rich in purple and blue hues. The brick structure looked old and filled with history, as if it had so many stories to tell from the past. My love for art and nature has combined in this place. How more idyllic can you get? 

The PumpHouse Theatre is located in Killarney Park on the shore of Lake Pupuke in Takapuna, Auckland.

Formerly, it was a pumping station to early settlers, but was converted by a group of local artists into a community theatre and arts centre for the North Shore. It is a venue for the performing arts and other types of staged events like stand up comedy, book launches, play and poetry readings and even psychic mediums.

The lake with a catwalk reminds you of holidays in an island resort. The building is made of bricks which adds to the overall look and feel. There is an amphitheatre outside which is used for shows in the summer. There is also a café beside the theatre you can go to and have a coffee while marvelling at the beautiful scenery. Other patrons bring their own mats and chairs and have a picnic outside while waiting for the show to start. This is a public place so people can just come in and take a look, take pictures, have a picnic and swim. There is also ample parking. 

The main theater is small and cozy. Upholstered seats and the sound system is good. Check out their upcoming shows this summer, eat at the French Cafe or just bring your own food and have a look.