The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is inviting members of the public, including stakeholders from the arts and cultural community, to provide their input on the new mid-sized theatre in St. John’s.

The information gathered from this consultation will inform decision-making processes such as potential location options, optimal capacity and artistic functionality of the new theatre.

The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 14, 2023. To learn more about the project and to participate in the consultation, visit www.engagenl.ca.

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, first announced the intention to build a new theatre as part of the Year of the Arts launch in May 2023.

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“The Year of the Arts will be a year-long celebration of our province’s vibrant arts and cultural community. As we anticipate the events of 2024, we will continue recognizing the invaluable contributions Newfoundland and Labrador’s artists make to our communities and economy. By launching this consultation, our government is confirming its commitment to our talented and creative theatre community, which is renowned nationally and internationally. The new theatre in St. John’s will be a fantastic legacy of the Year of the Arts, and I look forward to the project advancing.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“This new theatre is something the arts community has been asking for, and I encourage whoever is interested to share their ideas, suggestions and advice. I look forward to receiving thoughtful input that will ensure we deliver a theatre that meets the needs of the community and provides opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador’s artists to flourish.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

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