Government Taking Over Theatres

The Government of Western Australia is taking over management of four theatres.

The Perth Theatre Trust will operate His Majesty’s Theatre, the State Theatre Centre, Perth Concert Hall and Subiaco Arts Centre starting Jan. 1, 2015.

They have been managed by AEG Ogden for the past 15 years.

Culture and the Arts Minister John Day said the move would create “a closer business partnership with resident companies and venue hirers” and “increase the quantity and diversity of the performances on offer at these venues.”

He thanked AEG Ogden “for their service and commitment to the trust and the performing arts sector.”