The Pumphouse Theatre is a venue for a diverse range of performing arts such as plays, musicals, dance, Shakespeare, stand-up comedy, concerts, book launches, poetry and play readings. The main building and the cafe are beautifully located next to Killarney Park, on the edge of Lake Pupuke in Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland. Built in 1905, The Pumphouse was originally a water pumping station that pumped water from the lake Pupuke to the early settlers in Devonport, about 15km away. However, when the Waitakere Ranges became Auckland’s main water supply source in the 1930s, Pumphouse was decommissioned and gradually fell into disrepair. Its identity as a theatre is the legacy of a dedicated local community of art and history lovers who in the late 1960s rescued it from demolition and raised funds for the restoration of this old building into a theatre. This group of locals later established the North Shore Theatre & Arts Trust which still administers The Pumphouse. In 1983 it was listed as a Category II Historic Building under the protection of The New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

This is such a beautiful theatre, inside and outside. I've seen Hair and Woman in Black here, both fabulous.

Nice location great to see a historic building being used for public.close to pupuke lake or takapuna central for shopping etc.

very nice place for visit lot’s parking available. Good place with family. more beautiful when weather is sunny 🌞

Great place to see black swans families and have a relaxing lunch/dinner watching the sunset over the lake. There is an arena like stadium in the back of the main buildings with great acoustics and benches for sitting. Lovely place to try out costumes and get on stage when they have their open days and fundraising event. Looking forward to the Christmas events

We came here for the "The Merchant of Venice" Shakespeare in the Park show and it was amazing! We come every year and love it. Luckily, the weather held off and it was a perfect evening for a show. The staff were lovely and got our tickets scanned fast. You do need a vaccine passport to attend though.

Pumphouse is a great intimate theater and this time we were luck to see Trent Brays Vivaldi Four Seasons. Was totally impressed and kids aged 6 and 7 loved it. Not a single restless moment!

Attended the Santa Clause Show 2022, if definitely recommend as a great whānau event. All the holiday magic included

We had a terrific experience going there to watch a live show. Purchasing the tickets was very easy, and getting into the show was no bother. There was sine there for purchase pre-show. The theater is small and certainly cosy, and it is stepped up so that made it easy to see over the top of the person in front. The theater has two car parks, both entering off Killarney Street. One goes right down to the pumphouse, and the other is up a bit with plenty of space. The pumphousr is located by beautiful Lake Pupuke, where swans, ducks and geese swim, and in very beautiful park like grounds with many very pld, tall trees. Many people were having picnic ls there, and others were diving off the wharf.

Saw a great kids show by Tim Bray, unfortunately it was marred by the seating arrangement. 4 ground level rows A to C I believe, the rest of the seats were tiered, steer clear of the ground seats, you'll struggle to see much, even for us adults, my poor kid didn't see too much. They really shouldn't sell these seats for kids productions.

This one time, we went to Pump House for a drag show, and they put on a high school musical with children. No bueno. What in the carnation was that?

Great venue for small shows and plays. The audience sits very close to the action on stage.

My 13th annual Agatha Christie show and was packed as always. A great night out!!!!

Watched The Jury Box by Agatha Christie, was an amazing performance and had a great twist ending.

The Shoreside Players summer productions should not be missed. Anthony and Cleopatra is presented to a very high standard. The venue is marvellous - should the weather gods allow the production to be outside then the wonderful outdoor theatre is just marvellous to watch Shakespeare. The Pumphouse offers a well stocked bar for refreshments.

A building with years of family involvement. So much local history and a beautiful establishment that offers so much to the local community. Long may it last.

I went to a great play called Relatively Speaking. The Pumphouse has a nice atmosphere. Ticketing was well-organised given we had to change nights due to a storm on our designated night. I like the Pumphouse. Great local theatre in Takapuna.

I attended a concert here and was frozen by the end of it as there seemed to be no heating?! The audience were sitting in their coats! I wonder if it was a temporary issue 🤔

An absolute treat to visit this place again after over 40 years. It was a ruin in my days in Takapuna but I visited last night to see my old friend Geoff’s play “Rangitoto”. Everything about the venue is a treat but the play, the casting, costumes, set and direction was superb. A beautiful night!

I was ripped off by these guys today. They sold me a single seat for my daughter, but then refused her entry because she was only nine (kids play). Even though I was going to be waiting in foyer. What is this world coming to. Don't buy tickets without reading fine print. Sneaky

Amazing experience. The outdoor amphitheater is a great space for Shakespearean plays

Beautiful theatres and the setting is sublime. The productions and presentations range from solid professional shows to quality amateur productions, good hearted ones and sometimes painfully awkward ones.

What an ingenious conversion of a heritage building into a performing arts space! The pumphouse, commissioned in 1905, once supplied fresh water from Lake Pupuke (a drowned volcanic crater) to all of the North Shore. The pumphouse is of brick and wood but dominating the construction is a tall smokestack, as the pump would have been originally powered by steam. Lovely down here on the edge of Lake Pupuke for a walk or relax in the sun.

An oldie but a goodie, the theater is so comfortable & well laid out perfect viewing good eccoustics, and the restaurant simple lakeside rustique settings.supurb french cuisine family styled classics. Overall experience , excellent outting

Nice place went to see gang show and i was impressed of how clean and hygenic this place was. Lovely staff and great performance staff

An interesting little theatre that has been constructed in an old pump house by the lake. It works well and the acoustics are favourable. Lighting and sound are adequate but the foyer and bar area are cramped so many patrons are forced to stand outside which is ok until it rains.