Stunning new arts centre for the Shire
Image: Artist rendering of the Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland. Image: supplied
Now entering the final stages of completion, the fabulous new Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland is getting ready to accommodate some of Sydney’s premium artists and shows and save residents in the Shire a trip across the Georges River to see world class entertainment.
A revamp of the Sutherland Entertainment Centre, the lavish new arts centre is a creative hub featuring a 686-seat theatre, a full fly-tower over the stage, additional rehearsal spaces, a stunning new entry forecourt and foyer with enhanced accessibility, and upgrades to the surrounding Peace Park.
The official opening is slated for March 4, 2023 with a gala celebration, however, the program of events begins on January 28 with Waru by Bangarra Dance Theatre, as part of Sydney Festival 2023.
Other shows scheduled for the first half of 2023 include The Wharf Revue: Looking for Albanese, and the Sydney premiere of State Theatre Company South Australia’s critically acclaimed Euphoria.
The line-up will also feature a series of youth workshops with Sydney Writers’ Festival, stunning circus works in the theatrical visual feast, Air Play, and shows from some of Australia’s biggest comedy stars, Lano & Woodley and Tom Gleeson.
The gala opening on Saturday 4 March with feature some of Australia’s best talent, under the direction of the Richard Carroll.
It’s the intention of the arts centre to champion new works and new writers, and to that end they have commissioned their first piece, People of the Winter Beach by Alana Valentine. The verbatim work spotlights the people of the Sutherland Shire, inspired in part by a childhood spent playing in the Kurnell Sandhills
