Arts Centre
Construction of the centre commenced in 1978 with the demolition of the Temperance Hall. The centre was designed in a Brutalist style with exposed concrete. It was officially opened in 1981, and consists of a number of separate venues:
- Ford Theatre: 797 seat proscenium arch theatre with dress circle and fly tower.
- Blakiston Theatre: 325 seat studio-style theatre.
- Alcoa Studio: 20.5m x 10m dance studio with a sprung floor, stage and mirrors. It is located in the former Steeple Church.
- Ballet Studio 2: 15m x 9m dance studio with a sprung floor, ballet bars and mirrors. It is located in the upstairs area of the former Mechanics' Institute.
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