Slated to open in October, The Round is set to become Melbourne East's epicentre for culture and live entertainment.
The Melbourne East arts scene is about to get a massive boost with a state-of-the-art creative venue set to open next month.
The Round, expanding upon the legacy of the former Whitehorse Centre, will offer the community a space to see contemporary live music, theatre, comedy and so much more.
The Round Upcoming Events
- Sept 15 & 16 – Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
- Sept 22 & 23 – Jodee Mundy’s Personal
- Sept 26 – The Listee’s Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark
- Oct 13 – Opening Night with Lucy Durack and Gary Pinto
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The Round will house a 600+ seat proscenium theatre, a 200-seat studio theatre, two multipurpose rehearsal studios and versatile function spaces made for business, community or private use.
The new theatre, decked out with high-end sound and lighting technology, dressing rooms, accessible bathrooms, laundry facilities, a green room, a production office space, and a hearing augmentation system, will be fit for everyone from national treasures to world-class performers.
The theatre’s design allows it to be easily reconfigured for a variety of uses, including small-scale plays, comedy, dance rehearsals, live music, movie screenings and more.
“Whitehorse City Council is incredibly excited to present The Round and unveil the new, world-class venue which we hope will become the cultural heart of Melbourne’s East. The Round has been designed to broaden the opportunities for our community to connect with the arts, as well as with one another, and be enjoyed for generations to come,” says Cr Mark Lane, Mayor of the Whitehorse City Council.
What’s more, they’re also building a sound shell in the lush suburban parklands surrounding The Round to allow for outdoor performances, community events and festivals during the warmer months.
The team behind The Round is already working on a huge events lineup for the summer featuring contemporary music, cabaret, comedy and theatre. On Friday, October 13, The Round is hosting its official opening party with a performance by much-loved Melbourne musicians Lucy Durack and Gary Pinto.
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