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All eyes centre stage at new Court Theatre

Culture

Aimee Stanton
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Dame Adrienne Stewart cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the new Court Theatre.  Aimee Stanton/NZBS

The long wait is over for Ōtautahi Christchurch's Theatre goers as the Court Theatre has officially moved into their forever home.

Finally, the theatre company is back in the central city, located on the corner of Colombo and Gloucester streets. It is a crucial part of the Canterbury rebuild, furthering the Christchurch City Council's Arts Precinct development.