The society is based at The Tabard Theatre , which underwent extensive renovations completed in April 1994 – an extended rehearsal room , wardrobe hire , workshop , and restaurant-theatre complex were completed during the 5-year project . The Napier Operatic Society produces multiple productions a year , and has done a major stage-show every year since 1887 , with the exception of several years throughout the 20th century during overseas conflict and the aftermath of natural disaster
natural disaster
1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake
Napier Operatic Society