Trafalgar Entertainment, the leading global live entertainment company and operators of Theatre Royal Sydney, have released images showing the progress of the theatre refurbishment as the stunning new entrance doors are placed into position in preparation to welcome back long-awaited audiences this year.
Cranes hoisted the brand-new circular entry drum into place as glaziers worked to secure the glass into position seamlessly unifying the internal theatre foyer with King Street, the bustling heart of Sydney’s CBD. The transformation of the entrance and façade of the venue opens up unique views of the magnificent ceiling designed by the Italian structural engineer Pier Luigi Nervi to street level for the very first time. Theatre Royal Sydney located within Sydney’s business and high-end fashion precinct and the new glass entrance signifies the window into its cultural world, truly where the city meets the stage.
Located within the MLC Centre precinct at the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District, the Theatre Royal is an important cultural asset for Sydney and NSW. TE is working in partnership with the NSW Government and Dexus, owner and manager of the landmark MLC Centre to enhance Sydney’s cultural landscape. City centres are evolving; the best will have a lively, rich mix of uses, day and night. This pioneering partnership will help to reinvigorate Sydney’s night- time economy, providing new jobs and making it amongst the best places to live, work and visit in the world.
The eyes of the international arts industry are firmly set on Sydney as it heralds a further cultural renaissance playing a very important part in the recovery and renewal of the creative industries. Theatre Royal Sydney will be transformed with international standards to house world class productions from Australia and around the world from major commercial musicals, plays, ballet & live music. TE is collaborating with leading producers and promoters across its industry networks worldwide to establish a diverse programme of first-class theatre productions.
With a commitment to recruit the very best of the Australian theatre industry, announcing senior appointments including Jono Perry, General Manager, Nick Cook, Technical Manager and Houri Tapiki, Head of Customer Experience as the first to join the Theatre Royal management team creating new jobs for arts industry professionals in Sydney.
