Following recent front of house renovations and construction of new back of house facilities, Lithgow City Council launched the renewed Union Theatre.
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The Union Theatre now has first rate facilities to attract a greater number of local and visiting performers and artists.
In 2019/20 a new two level back of stage wing was constructed incorporating new change, storage and amenity rooms and elevators making much of the theatre wheelchair accessible.
New industry standard technical systems were installed making the venue able to support the needs of contemporary performances and diverse events.
These works were funded by the NSW Regional Cultural Fund and Lithgow City Council.
In 2020/21 further upgrade works were undertaken including painting the auditorium, mezzanine, upstairs meeting room and front building faade, resurfacing floors, air-conditioning the new back of stage wing and amenity improvements.
A new gallery space activating the street frontage was also completed.
These works were funded under the Australian Government Drought Communities Round 2 Program.
Lithgow City mayor Cr Ray Thompson said the redevelopment of the Union Theatre into a multi-use cultural space would support the local creative sector.
"It will also offer increased cultural experiences for the community and with a new gallery space the venue can now also support visual artists and creative workshops," he said.
Member for Bathurst Paul Toole and Member for Calare officially opened the theatre and announced the winners of the Waste 2 Art competition.
To book the venue or for further information on fees and terms of hire, visit Lithgow City Council's website and select "Book a Council Venue".
Council is now taking registrations for people interested in training as venue technical operators.
If you are interested, please email your CV and contact details to the Cultural Development Officer at summar.hipworth@lithgow.nsw.gov.au
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