Minister Barr: Government supports major theatre production for CBR
- Written by ACT Government
Released 31/08/2016
With the support of the ACT Government, the Canberra Theatre Centre will kick off the Australian premiere of the musical production MAMMA MIA!
This is a coup for Canberra and shows that we are a destination capable of hosting a range of major events, from major sporting events through to festivals and now world class musicals.
The show is expected to draw interstate and international audiences. With Singapore airlines commencing flights between Canberra, Singapore and Wellington in just three weeks time, MAMMA MIA! will add to the list of tourism experiences on offer in Canberra.
Minister for Arts, Dr Chris Bourke said that MAMMA MIA! will be the biggest theatrical production to play at the Canberra Theatre Centre to date.
“The ACT Government has been liaising with stakeholders to increase the awareness and profile of Canberra as a viable destination for major events and theatre tours. Our announcement today celebrates just one of the successes from this work, and introduces our capital as a major player in the live performance touring circuit.”
The ACT Government, through VisitCanberra’s Tourism Marketing Partnerships Program (TMPP), will provide $100,000 in cooperative marketing funds that will be matched by the producers Louise Withers and Associates and Michael Coppel to market the show to interstate audiences.
Ms Withers said she was delighted to be premiering this new tour of MAMMA MIA! in Canberra.
“Now more than ever, the opportunity exists for Canberra to offer a viable venue, and eager market, to a wealth of productions now being produced across a country with limited venue supply,” she said.
“If Canberrans, public and corporate support MAMMA MIA! and provide capacity audiences, it will be a compelling invitation for other presenters and producers. A night of great music, fun and laughter is exactly the type of antidote we all need in such complex times in our world.”
“Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the story and the music that makes MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good musical,” Ms Withers said.
“And now, in what will be a stunning new production, we want you to come join the party of a lifetime. A celebration of love, laughter and friendship, MAMMA MIA! is a fabulous night out for audiences of all ages.”
MAMMA MIA! is produced in Australia by Michael Coppel, Louise Withers & Linda Bewick.
Full tour, ticketing and casting details will be announced at a later date. To waitlist for tickets or to register interest go to https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/mamma-mia-waitlist/
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Section: Andrew Barr, MLA | Media Releases
