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Theatre stars in Budget boost

 

The Canberra Theatre Centre in City Square, Civic Centre
Shiny and new… the Canberra Theatre shortly after its opening in 1965.
THE Canberra Theatre stage, carpets and seats will be renovated as part of a $4 million upgrade to the theatre centre as part of next week’s ACT Budget.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the theatre will also use the funds on new carpet for The Playhouse; upgrading the main foyer bar area; refurbishment of green room facilities, dressing rooms, backstage and stage door areas; and works to improve security, electrical and fire safety, heating and air-conditioning.

Arts Minister Joy Burch says the $4.109 million over the next three years “will support the Centre in its role as the region’s premier performing arts venue”.

And an open day…

CANBERRA Theatre Centre is celebrating its 50th anniversary year with a free Family Fun Open Day on Saturday, June 6, from 11am.

There will be activities for all ages; including Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo, showcasing its giant puppetry, stilt-walkers and more; Canberra magician, The Great Zamboni; comedians The Listies and music from The Cashews and Ben Drysdale.

Accompanying these events will be face painting, craft fun, backstage tours of the theatre and a discussion of the Canberra Theatre Centre’s history with a panel that includes “CityNews” arts editor Helen Musa and Richard Stone.

 

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