BMO Theatre Centre opening in Vancouver

Thursday, August 6, 2015

A new 48,000 square foot theatre, to be called BMO Theatre Centre, is set to open this fall. Located at 162 West 1st Avenue, the establishment will include a 250-seat theatre, four rehearsal halls, costume and props shops, and offices.

As the title sponsor, BMO Financial Group donated $1.5 million toward the new building while Goldcorp Inc. contributed $500,000. In recognition of this donation, the stage will be called “Goldcorp Stage.”

In addition to the private support, the City of Vancouver has given $14.6 million to the project, while the Department of Canadian Heritage’s contributed  $2.5 million. The British Columbia’s Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development also contributed $1 million.

BMO Theatre Centre will provide the Arts Club Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival with expanded possibilities for the development of new productions, as well as allowing both companies to grow their current education and training programs. The theatre will also be available for other non-profit arts organizations to rent at cost.

Construction on the theatre is estimated for completion by October.

 

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