Venue

About the Canberra Theatre

Canberra Theatre Centre is Canberra's premier performing arts venue, providing world class performing arts and entertainment to the people of Canberra and surrounding regions.

The Cultural Facilities Corporation administers Canberra Theatre Centre, with financial assistance from the ACT Government through the Minister for the Arts and Heritage.

Canberra Theatre Centre includes the 1,244 seat Canberra Theatre, The Playhouse seating 622 and The Courtyard Studio, an intimate rehearsal and performance space that seats up to 90 patrons. The Link connects the Canberra Theatre and The Playhouse and includes exhibition and function areas. The Centre also has a comprehensive technical workshop, backstage and dressing room areas, and is fully equipped with up-to-date lighting and audio facilities.

Located centrally in Civic Square, Canberra Theatre Centre is the focal point for performing arts in Canberra and is often considered the heart of the city. The Canberra Theatre was opened in 1965 and The Playhouse was rebuilt and opened again in 1998 with a gala concert.

Canberra Ticketing is located adjacent to the Centre in Civic Square and provides ticketing services for performances at the Canberra Theatre Centre as well as for events in Canberra and surrounding regions. Canberra Ticketing operates on its own PASS computerised and online ticketing system.

(Information source: http://www.canberratheatre.org.au/pages/page22.asp)