Queensland performing arts centre is part of the Cultural centre of Queensland, located on the corner of Melbourne street and grey street in Birsbane.
The centre was designed by local architect Robin Gibson in the mid-1970s after in 1972, the government officially recognized the need to build a new art gallery and performing arts complex in addition to the existing Queensland Museum and State Library. The centre was officially opened by HRH Duke of Kent in 1985.
The place for construction of the Center was not chosen by chance: for many years there was which had great cultural significance Cremorne-theatre – outdoor stage on 1800 seats. The theatre was opened on August 5, 1911 musical production of "Dandy". The subtropical climate of Brisbane contributed to the fact that the theatre was often interrupted due to heavy rains, and, eventually, in 1917, the theatre was closed for the construction of the canopy that was supposed to protect the stage and the audience from the weather. Until 1929, the theatre flourished on its stage was the vaudevilles and comic pieces, which enjoyed success with the public. In 1934 concern "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer converted the building into a movie theater, setting the foreground, the screen, a new sound system and reducing the number of visual locations to 1300, but in 1940 Cremorne theatre again became a theater in the literal sense. During the Second World war it was a popular destination for American and Australian troops. On the stage were many celebrities of the era. But after the war the value of theatre in the social life of Brisbane began to decrease, and in the mid-1950s, the building was used as a building for offices and warehouse. In 1954 the theatre was completely burnt during the fire, it was decided not to restore. In its place, in the middle of 1980-ies and was built Queensland performing arts centre, which consists of several units.
The lyric theatre is the largest part of the Centre for up to 2,000 seats. Here represent musicians, performing Opera and ballet. It's permanent place of performance artists Opera Queensland.
The concert hall is the second largest division of the Center, it seats 1600 people (1800 with additional seats on the balconies). This is the main stage for orchestral performances, and Comedy shows, awards ceremonies and graduations. Here is breathtaking in its size the body of cle – it consists of 6566 tubes! On stage constantly gives concerts Queensland Symphony orchestra.
The theater stands the Queensland ballet. Built in 1997, it is designed for 850 seats.
Finally, Cremorne-theatre with a capacity of 200 to 300 people depending on configuration. This part of the Centre is rebuilt out of necessity: she can turn into a proscenium, round theater, concert hall, cabaret, cinema or flat ground. It regularly provides insight Theatre Company Queensland.